The Mind of the Spirit

The Mind of the SpiritLeading Scholar Explores Paul's Teaching on the Mind This major work by a leading New Testament scholar explores an important but neglected area of Pauline theology, Paul's teaching about the mind. In discussing matters such as the corrupted mind, the mind of Christ, and the renewal of the mind, Paul adapts language from popular intellectual thought in his day, but he does so in a way distinctively focused on Christ and Christ's role in the believer's

The introduction

Theological Interpretation of the New Testament provides a history of interpretation and covers major theological ideas for each book of the New Testament

Antiochene) give way to a more nuanced appreciation

heartfelt praise

seminal "glory" texts in the Bible

It identifies the major themes of the first five books of the Bible and offers an overview of their contents

enabling students to gain confidence by beginning with familiar texts

making this book invaluable for students

" which lies behind most modern politics

Announcing the Kingdom provides a comprehensive survey of the biblical foundation of mission

and community--leads to a richer and deeper understanding of the faith

The rise of modernity