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The Christian Under Grace, According To Romans 6:1-14, Walter Maier
The Christian Under Grace, According To Romans 6:1-14, Walter Maier
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This thesis proposes to discuss one of the basic New Testament passages dealing with baptism and its significance for baptized believers, Romans 6:1-14. In this section the Apostle Paul speaks of one of the mighty, saving effects of the sacrament, the fact that it establishes spiritual union of the baptized with Christ. This is sometimes referred to as the "mystical union" of the believer and his Lord. Because of the union with Jesus, the child of God participates spiritually in Christ's crucifixion, death, burial, resurrection, and continuing life. As a result, the Christian is a new creation in Christ and, …
Paul's Source And Use Of Tradition As Reflected In His Writings To The Corinthians, Paul Andrews
Paul's Source And Use Of Tradition As Reflected In His Writings To The Corinthians, Paul Andrews
Doctor of Theology Dissertation
The present study seeks to explore the question whether an adapted form of the Jewish concept of tradition constituted a significant part of Paul's work as a Christian apostle in the congregation at Corinth.