The author attempts to summarize the gospel message according to Paul, as a message of the sacrifice of Christ for the sake of the propitiation of the wrath of God, and for reconciliation and redemption. This gospel message also highlights the aspect of justification by faith, Spirit-authored sanctification, and the glorification of believers.
This article considers two of the most important Christian character traits in the life of Paul: love for God's people and humility. The article attempts to trace the source of all these in Paul's salvation and in his understanding of God's love for him when he was unworthy of it.
The author discusses the New Perspective on Paul, which forms part of the general study of the theology of Paul. The article dismisses a number of its claims, which include that Paul's Christianity is somewhat different from the teachings of Christ.
This article looks at the life of Paul as the apostle to the Gentiles. The article explains his work, which includes the three missionary journeys he undertook in his calling. It also reflects on his crucial understanding of the promise of God to Abraham that pointed to the blessing of all nations. It was an understanding that drove him in his missionary journeys, along with much suffering for the gospel.
This article examines the apostle Paul's use of the theme "inheritance" (kleronomai word group) in Ephesians and his other letters, to support a confirmation of Pauline authorship.
How did the apostle Paul view the scope of his ministry and mission? Bowers reviews the data available on what Paul considered within the range of his missionary calling.
The influence of the Jews and Judaisers was significant in the life of the early church. Understanding their ideas helps us to understand the background behind many of Paul's epistles.
Bornkamm made significant contributions in two particular areas of studies on the apostle Paul: the value of the book of Acts and the epistles of Paul as sources on the life of Paul. These two aspects are reviewed in this article.
The author reflects on the evidence for the earliest collection of the epistles of Paul in the process of forming the New Testament canon. He continues by treating other problems associated with the writings of Paul.
This essay focuses on the chronology of the life of Paul. The role of Galatians 2:1-10 and Acts 15:1-35 is explored.
