Newness of life: A study in the thought of Paul. This item is unavailable.Newness of life: A study in the thought of Paul

Is the Bible relevant? Can the Scriptures communicate to men today in their predicament? Much is heard about the modern generation that is caught up in self-assertion and social rebellion. Does the gospel of Jesus Christ relate to the burning issues of war, poverty, human rights, and discrimination? Tragically, some think not. The Church speaks but they are not listening. They have turned God off. Sometimes He is dismissed from His universe, but more often He is ignored as indifferent and unnecessary. The Bible is considered outmoded, the irrelevant residue of a past culture. It seems to speak another language that fails to communicate. It is out of touch with the explosive issues of today. Why? What is wrong? Could it be that the voice of God has been confused with the dogma of men? Have they been hearing what men think and not what God says? When men have listened for the Divine Word have they instead heard human theology – not being able to tell the difference? Make no mistake – theology IS crucially necessary. It is the manner in which man understands God. So it is that one of the greatest spiritual phenomena of the twentieth century has been the revival of biblical theology. Unfortunately this, all too often, has not left the classroom or reached beyond the scholar’s pen. It is not enough for the theological professor to be convinced that the only Authority for faith is the Bible. This message must sound forth from the pulpits of the Church today. Even more, a truly biblical faith must be the possession of the man in the pew. Perhaps this study of Pauline thought will make a modest contribution to the fulfillment of this vital need.