Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5070 Individuals in OT and NT » 5107 Paul » 5110 Paul, teaching of Paul's understanding of the Christian life was dominated by the importance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, by means of which he saw God as having acted decisively to redeem the world. Paul emphasised that Jews and Gentiles alike are justified by faith, and share together in the glorious new era of the Holy Spirit, which is to be consummated at Christ's return. The redeeming work of Jesus Christ God's work of redemption in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection Romans 3:25 See also Romans 8:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Colossians 1:21-22 Jesus Christ as substitute, exchanges places with the sinner 2 Corinthians 5:21 See also Galatians 3:13-14; Galatians 4:4-5 Jesus Christ reverses the effects of Adam's sin 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 See also Romans 5:12-19 The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ mark the beginning of God's new order New life comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ Galatians 2:20 See also 2 Corinthians 5:16-17; Ephesians 2:4-7; Colossians 2:13 Jesus Christ's death and resurrection are the basis for a new moral life Romans 6:11-13 See also Romans 6:1-7; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Colossians 2:20-3:11 Those who participate in God's new order are “in Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:30 See also Romans 8:1-2; Ephesians 1:3-14 Paul extends the scope of the phrase “in Christ” to include believers, their activity, and the salvation they have received. Both Jews and Gentiles are justified by faith Paul stresses that salvation is by grace through faith alone Ephesians 2:8-9 See also Romans 3:21-26; Romans 4:16; Romans 5:1-2 Jewish works of the law have no role in salvation Galatians 2:15-16 See also Romans 4:13-15; Romans 9:30-10:4; Galatians 3:6-14; Philippians 3:8-9 Both Jews and Gentiles are united in the one body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:13 See also Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 2:14-18; Ephesians 3:6 The Holy Spirit His indwelling is an integral part of Christian experience Romans 8:9 See also Acts 19:1-7; Galatians 3:2-5 Paul's questions suggest that he identifies receiving the Spirit with becoming a Christian. He equips the church with gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 See also 1 Corinthians 14:1-33 He enables believers to relate to God as Father Galatians 4:6-7 See also Romans 8:14-17; Ephesians 2:18 He guides believers into a right understanding of the law Romans 7:6 See also Romans 2:29; Romans 8:3-4; 2 Corinthians 3:3,6 He overcomes believers' sinful human nature Romans 8:13 See also Romans 8:5-8; Galatians 5:16-25; Galatians 6:8 He is the guarantee of eternal life Romans 8:11 See also Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 5:4-5; Ephesians 1:13-14 The return of Jesus Christ Paul lived in the hope of the forthcoming personal return of the risen Christ Philippians 3:20-21 See also 1 Corinthians 15:22-28; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Believers are to be raised with Christ upon his return 1 Thessalonians 4:14 See also 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 The whole created order will be renewed at the return of Jesus Christ Romans 8:19-21 See also Ephesians 1:9-10 See also
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