Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Romans 3:25The redeeming work of Jesus Christ See also God's work of redemption in Jesus Christ's death and resurrection Romans 8:3-42 Corinthians 5:18-19 Colossians 1:21-22 2 Corinthians 5:21 See also Jesus Christ as substitute, exchanges places with the sinner Galatians 3:13-14; 4:4-51 Corinthians 15:21-22 See also Jesus Christ reverses the effects of Adam's sin Romans 5:12-19Galatians 2:20 The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ mark the beginning of God's new order See also New life comes through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:16-17Ephesians 2:4-7 Colossians 2:13 Romans 6:11-13 See also Jesus Christ's death and resurrection are the basis for a new moral life Romans 6:1-72 Corinthians 5:15 Colossians 2:20-3:11 1 Corinthians 1:30 See also Those who participate in God's new order are "in Christ" Romans 8:1-2Ephesians 1:3-14 Paul extends the scope of the phrase "in Christ" to include believers, their activity, and the salvation they have received. Ephesians 2:8-9Both Jews and Gentiles are justified by faith See also Paul stresses that salvation is by grace through faith alone Romans 3:21-26; 4:16; 5:1-2Galatians 2:15-16 See also Jewish works of the law have no role in salvation Romans 4:13-15; 9:30-10:4Galatians 3:6-14 Philippians 3:8-9 1 Corinthians 12:13 See also Both Jews and Gentiles are united in the one body of Christ Galatians 3:26-28Ephesians 2:14-18; 3:6 Romans 8:9 The Holy Spirit See also His indwelling is an integral part of Christian experience Acts 19:1-7Galatians 3:2-5 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Paul's questions suggest that he identifies receiving the Spirit with becoming a Christian. See also He equips the church with gifts 1 Corinthians 14:1-33Galatians 4:6-7 See also He enables believers to relate to God as Father Romans 8:14-17Ephesians 2:18 Romans 7:6 See also He guides believers into a right understanding of the law Romans 2:29; 8:3-42 Corinthians 3:3,6 Romans 8:13 See also He overcomes believers' sinful human nature Romans 8:5-8Galatians 5:16-25; 6:8 Romans 8:11 See also He is the guarantee of eternal life Romans 8:232 Corinthians 5:4-5 Ephesians 1:13-14 Philippians 3:20-21 The return of Jesus Christ See also Paul lived in the hope of the forthcoming personal return of the risen Christ 1 Corinthians 15:22-281 Thessalonians 4:14-17 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 1 Thessalonians 4:14 See also Believers are to be raised with Christ upon his return 1 Corinthians 15:12-23Romans 8:19-21 See also The whole created order will be renewed at the return of Jesus Christ Ephesians 1:9-10See also 2321 Christ as redeemer2410 cross, the 2565 Christ, second coming 3233 Holy Spirit & sanctification 3275 Holy Spirit in the church 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 5375 law 6020 sin 6666 grace 6676 justification 7110 body of Christ 8020 faith |
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