Justification and the Gospel: Understanding the Contexts and Controversies

Synopsis

Seeking To Move Beyond Current Heated Debates On Justification, This Accessible Introduction Offers A Fresh, Alternative Approach To A Central Theological Topic. Michael Allen Locates Justification Within The Wider Context Of The Gospel, Allowing For More Thoughtful Engagement With The Bible, Historical Theology, And The Life Of The Church. Allen Considers Some Of The Liveliest Recent Debates As Well As Some Overlooked Connections Within The Wider Orbit Of Christian Theology. He Provides A Historically Informed, Ecumenically Minded Defense Of Orthodox Theology, Analyzing What Must Be Maintained And What Should Be Reconfigured From The Vantage Point Of Systematic Theology. The Book Exemplifies The Practice Of Theological Interpretation Of Scripture And Demonstrates Justification's Relevance For Ongoing Issues Of Faith And Practice -- Publisher Description. Part 1. Justification And The Gospel. The Place Of Justification In Christian Theology -- Justification And Participation, The Ground And Goal Of The Gospel -- Part 2. Christ For Us. From The Time He Took On The Form Of A Servant : The Christ's Pilgrimage Of Faith -- It Is No Longer I Who Live : Christ's Faith And Christian Faith -- Part 3. Christ In Us. Freedom For Love : Justification And Sanctification -- The Church's One Foundation : The Justification Of The Ungodly Church. R. Michael Allen. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.