Moral Formation according to Paul

Moral Formation according to PaulThis fresh treatment of Paul's ethics addresses this question: how, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on the story of Christ but also on the norms of the law. Paul did not live with a sharp dichotomy of law and gospel and recognized the continuing importance of the law. Thompson makes a distinctive

Series volumes are written by leading Pentecostal/Charismatic scholars who highlight themes of interest to Pentecostal/Charismatic students

These believers have unique experiences and backgrounds that influence the way they read

He illuminates the "big picture" of each book

incorporates findings from positive psychology

and it includes a new afterword by Wesley Vander Lugt and Benjamin D

To help readers put an "earthkeeping faith" into practice

This combined textbook and workbook provides a full grounding in Greek grammar

plus marginal notes with pedagogical suggestions and answers to exercises

now with improved readability and narrative flow

This book breaks new ground in its interpretation of these controversial letters by focusing on the Greek text and utilizing a linguistically informed exegetical method that draws on various elements in contemporary language study

Taking as his starting point Romans 12:1-2 and its call to believers to be living sacrifices

● Extensive research