Paul for the World

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A Grounded Vision for Finding Meaning in This Life--Not Just the Next

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

309 kr

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Paul wasn't just writing about heaven--he was writing about your life right now.The apostle Paul is often associated with a theological perspective focused on the afterlife and eternity. But what if Paul's letters aren't just about the next life? What if he teaches us how to live transformed lives here and now?In Paul for the World, acclaimed New Testament scholar Nijay K. Gupta offers a compelling vision of Pauline theology rooted in everyday Christian living. He shows how Paul's teaching● speaks to real-life concerns like friendship, work, culture, mental health, money, and justice;● brings ethics, spiritual formation, and discipleship together; and● inspires us to live meaningfully in a weary, imperfect world.Accessible and hopeful, this book calls Christians to move beyond escapist spirituality and embrace Paul's life-affirming theology--a vision that transforms every dimension of life with resurrection-rooted purpose.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-06-23
Mått140 x 216 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagBaker Publishing Group
ISBN9781540966926

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Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is the coauthor (with A. J. Swoboda) of the book Slow Theology, cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, a Holy Post pundit, and founder of the popular Substack newsletter Engaging Scripture. Gupta is an award-winning author of numerous books, including Tell Her Story, Strange Religion, and commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He is also a senior translator for the New Living Translation. Gupta lives in Portland, Oregon.

Part 1: Holy Worldliness1. Introducing Holy Worldliness2. Unholy Worldliness: Spirituality Gone Wrong in Corinth3. Up and Up: Learning the Above- Way of ChristPart 2: Paul for This World4. Here and Now Justice5. Here and Now Ethnic Equality6. Here and Now Economics7. Here and Now Work8. Here and Now Friendship9. Here and Now Athletics10. Here and Now Wellness11. Here and Now ArtsConclusion: A Resurrection Revolution for This World