| Edition |
1st American ed. |
| Description |
vi, 325 pages ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Cover title: Paul & perseverance. |
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Reprint. Originally published: Tübingen : J.C.B. Mohr, ©1990. Originally published in series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 2. Reihe ; 37. |
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Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Tübingen, 1988. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (289-311) and index. |
| Contents |
Part One: The eschatological tension and staying in -- I. Continuity in salvation -- God's saving works and final salvation -- Romans 8:29, 30 -- 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 14 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:9 -- The Spirit as guarantee -- Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 5:5 -- Finishing the "good work" -- Philippians 1:6 |
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II. Tension in continuity -- "Hope that does not disappoint" -- Romans 5:1-11 -- Victory in trials and tribulation -- Romans 8:28, 35-39 -- Salvation at the Last Judgment -- Romans 8:31-34 -- "God is faithful!" -- 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Corinthians 10:13 -- 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 24 -- 1 Corinthians 1:8,9 |
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Part Two: Conduct and falling away -- III. "Destruction" of the weak -- Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 -- IV. Punishment of the disobedient -- To "eat" and "drink" judgment -- 1 Corinthians 11:27-34 -- Excursus: Divine chastisement in OT-Jewish thought and the NT -- Deliverance to Satan -- 1 Corinthians 5:1-5 -- Beware not to fall! -- 1 Corinthians 10:12 -- V. Exclusion of evildoers from the kingdom -- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 -- Galatians 5:19-21 |
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Part Three: Faith and falling away -- VI. Israel, the Gentiles, and the gospel -- Israel's unbelief -- Romans 9-11 -- Gentiles' boasting -- Romans 11:17-24 -- VII. Believers' turning away -- Justification by law and falling from grace -- Galatians 5:1-4 -- Failing the test of faith -- 2 Corinthians 13:5 |
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Part Four: Final outcome of mission -- VIII. Paul's hope -- Passing the test -- 1 Corinthians 9:27 -- Becoming the gospel's partner -- 1 Corinthians 9:23 -- Attaining the final goal -- Philippians 3:11,12 -- IX. Paul's labor and Christians' faith -- Laboring in vain -- Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 3:5; Galatians 2:2; 4:11 -- Believing in vain -- 1 Corinthians 15:2 -- Receiving grace in vain -- 2 Corinthians 6:1. |
| Subject |
Perseverance (Theology) -- Biblical teaching.
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Bible. Epistles of Paul -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Bible. Epistles of Paul. (OCoLC)fst01808029
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Perseverance (Theology) -- Biblical teaching.
(OCoLC)fst01058373
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| Added Title |
Paul & perseverance.
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| ISBN |
0664251757 |
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9780664251758 |
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