In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul (Richard B. Gaffin Jr.)

Description

An Exegetical Study of the Book of Acts and Pauline Theology

Christians often skip a crucial starting point when studying the apostle Paul: the foundations of his deeply nuanced theology. Some studies on the book of Acts attempt to touch on every major theme in Paul’s letters, making them difficult to understand or prone to leaving out important nuances. Christians need a biblical, theological, and exegetically grounded framework to thoroughly understand Paul’s theology.

In this book, Richard B. Gaffin Jr. gives readers an accessible introduction to Acts and Paul. Building on a lifetime of study, Gaffin teaches on topics including the redemptive-historical significance of Pentecost; eschatology; and the fulfillment of redemptive history in the death and resurrection of Christ. In the Fullness of Time is an exegetical “textbook” for pastors, students, and lay leaders seeking to learn more about Acts and Paul from a Reformed and evangelical perspective.

• Explores the Foundations of Paul's Theology: Offers a nuanced look at the core of Paul’s thinking
• Wide-Ranging Audience: A valuable study for pastors, theology students, and lay leaders
• Thorough Yet Accessible: An in-depth look at Pauline theology that’s accessible to readers

Table of Contents

Scripture Versions Cited
Foreword
Preface

Introduction

Part 1: The Theology of Acts
Chapter 1: Pentecost and the History of Redemption
Chapter 2: The Kingdom of God in the Teaching of Jesus: An Overview
Chapter 3: The Holy Spirit and the Kingdom in Luke–Acts
Chapter 4: Pentecost (Part 1): Aspects of Its Fundamental Significance
Chapter 5: Pentecost (Part 2): Two Related Issues

Part 2: The Theology of Paul
Chapter 6: Preliminary Remarks
Chapter 7: Paul and His Interpreters
Chapter 8: Paul as Pastor-Theologian
Chapter 9: The Question of Entrée and the Center of Paul’s Theology
Chapter 10: Eschatological Structure
Chapter 11: The Resurrection (Part 1): Christ and Christians
Chapter 12: The Resurrection (Part 2): Christ and the Holy Spirit
Chapter 13: The Resurrection and the Christian Life (Part 1): Indicative and Imperative
Chapter 14: The Resurrection and the Christian Life (Part 2): Christian Suffering

General Index
Scripture Index

Author

Richard B. Gaffin Jr. (ThD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where he taught for over forty years until his retirement in 2010. He is an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.

Product Details

Format: Hardcover w/ Jacket

Page Count: 448

Size: 15.5cm x 23cm    

Weight: 769g 

ISBN-13: 9781433563348

Published: May 03, 2022