Jerry ’s Reviews > Paul's Theology in Context: Creation, Incarnation, Convenant, and Kingdom > Status Update

Finished chapter 14. Read that Paul was one of the pillars of early Christianity. Not only that, but he was on par with Peter as one of the two greatest pillars of early Christianity. Also read that all but one book of the New Testament has ties to either Peter, Paul, James, and John.

Finished chapter 13. Read about how many popular modern theories claim that the Christ of Faith was a late invention by later believers to the historical Jesus. However, these theories are not true. Examining the earliest sources for Christianity, one will find that basic core beliefs were shared by the Apostles and their followers from the earliest dates of Christianity.

Finished chapter 12. Read about the new law in Christ and how transformative it was for its first hearers and listeners. The biggest part of this was that marriage was meant to be indissoluable. However, if the people were to separate, then they should remain unmarried.

Finished chapter 11. Read how Jesus' resurrection marked the beginning of a new creation. This new creation marked a stark change from the old covenant to the new covenant.

Finished chapter 10. Read about 2 differences in Paul's Theology about resurrection. Some scholars say that the resurrection body will be spiritual and not physical. However, Dr. Ware provides evidence from other scholars and personal research that shows Paul believed and taught a physical resurrection that would become purified.

Finished chapter 9. Dr. Ware goes over Paul's context of describing the Judeo-Christian God against the backdrop of the other gods worshipped by the Gentile nations. While there are a few similarities, the main difference is that the Judeo-Christian God has authority over death. Jesus Christ proved that when He was resurrected.

Finished chapter 8. Read how that Righteousness and Justification being separate things but always being together.

Finished chapter 7. Read about Paul's views of Old Testament faith and how he used the Greek word pistis to emphasize that point.

Finished chapter 5. Read that while most scholars see the theme of participation as the center of Paul's theology, Dr. Ware and some other scholars see the Incarnation and Trinity as central.

Finished chapter 4. Dr. Ware gives convincing clues that Paul viewed Jesus as God in human form.