The centrality of the Resurrection
Subtitle: a study in Paul's soteriology
By: Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
Series: Baker Biblical monograph
Publisher: Baker Book House
Published: 1978
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9780801037269
Subjects: Bible. N.T. Epistles of Paul -- Theology; Resurrection -- Biblical teaching; Salvation -- Biblical teaching
Description: What place does the resurrection of Jesus Christ have in the soteriological teaching of the apostle Paul? The author, writing from within the Reformed tradition, explains in part one that a change has taken place in Reformed theology's interpretation of the emphasis of Paul's thought. Gaffin discusses this change and the proper way to approach Paul. Part two uncovers the basic structure of Paul's resurrection theology and shows that the central theme of Christ's resurrection governs the whole of Paul's theology. Part three discusses the way in which Paul develops and uses this theme. Gaffin's conclusion presents the implications of this study for the problems and program of Reformed dogmatics. - Back cover.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 145-146.
A revision of the author's thesis, Westminster Theological Seminary, 1969, under title: Resurrection and redemption: a study in Pauline soteriology.
Includes indexes.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Part one : Methodological considerations.; title: Part two : The resurrection of Christ in Paul's soteriology : the central theme and basic structure.; title: The resurrection of Christ and the future resurrection of believers; title: The resurrection of Christ and the past resurrection of the believer; title: Conclusion; title: The activity of the Father and the passivity of the Son; title: The agency of the Spirit; title: Conclusion; title: Part three : The resurrection of Christ in Paul's soteriology : the development of the theme.; title: The resurrection of Christ; title: The resurrection as the redemption of Christ; title: Conclusion