What is a summary of the theology of Paul?
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That's a huge question. In my subjective but relatively informed opinion Brother Paul's thought would be this: \n\nThe God of Israel is the Father of Jesus Christ, who is Savior and Lord of the world. Christ's status as the hope of both Gentiles and Jews was confirmed when he was miraculously, bodily raised from the dead (Rom. 1:2-5). \n\nThe cross is the key to Paul's theology - it at once accuses a wicked world of the most heinous act in history (1 Cor. 1:18-31) and exhibits God's righteousness toward people (Rom. 5:21ff). What the Torah and nationalism could not do the Spirit of God does for believers in Jesus, that is, make them new creatures who have both the desire and the ability to please God and love each other in the same way Jesus did. The Spirit of God is creating a new kind of humanity - one in which the old distinctions no longer apply (Gal. 3:28).\n\nThe same Jesus who rose from the dead is coming again to judge the world (1 Thess. 4). But before that happens, there will be a massive turning of the Jews to Christ (Rom. 9-11). In the interim, it is the business of every Christian to bear up under hardship like Christ did and to live at all times as if "to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Phil. 1:21)\n\nI think that's it - continuity with Israel's faith, the centrality of Jesus, the cross, the Spirit, eschatology and ethics. You could probably write this better and in a different order, but here's my shot. Let me know what you think.
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I would recommend going to your local public library. Or if there are any good colleges or universities nearby, see if you can get permission to check out books. I know my college library is reciprocal with our public, so yours might be too. Are you looking for historical or theological analysis? But that's a moot question, since in order to understand the theology, you need to understand the historical background and vice versa. One book that I can recommend to a beginner is Bart Ehrman's _The_New_Testament,_A_Hictorical_Introduction. It contains analysis of the gospels and describes their differences and similarities. It's quite good and readily accessible to the non specialist reader. Assuming you can find it, that is. It's on Amazon, but I don't know if a public library would have it. A university probably would.
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1st Corinthians. Paul lays down the law. I like that no nonsense attitude of his.
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If your Christian you don't need to do anything but believe Jesus is G-d. Ten Commandments Jesus fulfilled them, Sabbath observance Jesus fulfilled, 613 laws Jesus fulfilled.\n\nIt was actually brilliant on Paul's part make a religion that all you have to do is believe. The perfect marketing plan. Want eternal salvation Just believe want eternal damnation don't believe
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I read this:\n"Paul described himself as an Israelite of the tribe of Benjamin, circumcised on the eighth day, a Pharisee (Rom 11:1; Phil 3:5), and of the "Jews' religion . . . more exceedingly zealous of the traditions" (Gal 1:14 KJV). He was born as Saul in Tarsus of Cilicia and received a Jewish education. Acts records that Paul was a Roman citizen—a privilege he used a number of times in his defence, appealing convictions in Judea to Rome (Acts 22:25 and 27–29).+The common assumption is that Paul was never married. According to Acts 22:3, Paul studied in Jerusalem under the Rabbi Gamaliel, well known in Paul's time. Thomas Robinson depicts Paul as coming to study in Jerusalem under Gamaliel, when Shammai became Nasi of the Sanhedrin, and during the rise to supremacy of the house of Shammai from 20. However, some scholars, such as Helmut Koester, have expressed doubts that Paul either was in Jerusalem at this time or studied under this famous rabbi. Paul supported himself during his travels and while preaching—a fact he alludes to a number of times (e.g., 1 Cor 9:13–15); according to Acts 18:3, he worked as a tentmaker. According to Romans 16:2, he had a patroness (Koine Greek προστάτις prostatis) named Phoebe."\n\nNobody say how  Paul obtain Roman citizenship. All variant are open.\nMaybe we can study the secret archive of Vatican........
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here is a link for an illustrated summary version of exodus\nhttp://www.thebricktestament.com/exodus/index.html
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3 times - Read if You got time.\nActs 11:26 \nActs 26:28\n1 Peter 4:16\n\nAnd when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.(Acts 11:26)\n\nThen Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. (Acts 26:28)\n\nYet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.(1 Peter 4:16)
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Married and a minister for the Gospel.\nWhat Paul is talking about if one remains single all of thier attention can be focused on the Lord . A single person does not have to worry about a familys needs . Where as a married person has responsibilites to thier mate ,childern , most of a married persons time is spent taking care of thier family. This is not wrong as pointed out in scripture , Yet Paul wishes folks to be like him because he was so zelous for the Lord and in his unmarried state his whole focus could be upon doing Gods work all the time.
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Did you mean "summary"? I looked on Amazon (see link to book) \nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0930323610/sr=8-1/qid=1146877434/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5322152-8546318?%5Fencoding=UTF8\nThere isn't one written, but if you click on "Look inside book" and then click on "Back Cover" to read a summary of the book.\nHope that helps!
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Ugggh, homework? It's summer soltice!  Give us a break!  \nI take issue with this article's assumptions, which are very general.  First the author makes the statement that Christianity's two prime articles of faith are "revelation and Crucifixion."  There are major divisions amongst Christianity itself on the person of Jesus Christ, the saving nature of his life, death, resurrection, teachings. And the question of whether or not he is the definitive and only saviour for all people of all times, is not universally agreed on by all Christians.  \nThe role of the Crucifixion is also not understood uniformly across the board by all Christians.  The question has long been asked and debated, "how is Jesus' death and crucifixion redemptive?" Is it? Redemption, atonement, sacrifice, are all traditional understandings, but theology has always had several understandings of and interpretations of soteriology, and Christology.\nInterestingly enough the earliest Christian art showed nothing of the crucifixion...\nBut I'm off the hook since your author inists that "no man" this and "no man" that...
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Here is a standard outline for people who want to have a saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Feel free to contact me via this site if you have any questions. I pray that God will welcome you into His family, in Jesus' name, Amen!\n\nRoman Road: The Highway to a Relationship with God\nRoman Road – it’s not just a systematic way to build highways inherited from the Roman Empire in the 1st Century. It’s also God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. Also known as the Roman Road, the following is a collection of passages that build a beautiful and systematic approach to the gospel of grace by and through Jesus Christ.\n\nRoman Road: The Gospel of Grace\nFollow Me: \n\nRomans 1:20-21: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened." We must acknowledge God as the Creator of everything and accept our humble position in God's creation. \n\nRomans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.” We must all realize that we are sinners and that we need forgiveness. We are not worthy of God’s grace. \n\nRomans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His love toward us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Through Jesus, God gave us a way to be saved from our sins. God showed us His love by giving us the potential for life through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. \n\nRomans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” If we remain sinners, we will die. However, if we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and repent of our sins, we will have eternal life. \n\nRomans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." Just confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 10:13 “For whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” There are no religious formulas or rituals -- Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved! \n\nRomans 11:36: "For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen." Determine in your heart to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life today. \n\nRoman Road: Are You Ready to Accept God’s Gift of Salvation?\nIf you truly believe the message of the Roman Road, and want to accept God’s gift of salvation right now, it's a matter of repenting of your sins and turning the rest of your life over to Jesus Christ. Again, this is not a ritual based on any specific words or prayers, but rather, a willful decision and a sincere step of faith. \n\n“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.” \n\n"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." (Acts 2:38)\n\nIf you decided to receive Jesus today, welcome to God's family. Now, as a way to grow closer to Him, the Bible tells us to follow up on
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Alright all you would be Biblical scholars out there -- Paul did have 2 friends in which he was close to -- They were Aquillia who was the husband to Priscilla and they were tent makers -- Paul was a Free Roman at birth on to adult hood witch was no small matter in and of itself during that day in time -- He was raised at a Gentile (non-Jew uncircumcised) and only claimed to be Jewish in his later years from the tribe of Benjamin, from a long-established Pharisee family in Tarsus that was practically erased off the face of the earth so there was no one around to validate his claim. -- Before he became Paul he was known as Saul in the Roman Empire and carried a fair amount of status. Men of that status were automatically expected to have a wife even just for show. Usually a mutually agreed upon business arrangement between the brides father and the groom for more political power -- The wife always stayed at home while the men when away and about to deal with business. So it is commonly accepted that he did have a wife in that capacity but not a wife in the since of how we perceive them today. As for "the thorn in his side" it has been speculated on for thousands of years -- Most commonly believe that it was eye sight problems he continued to have after the blinding light of seeing the full glory of Jesus that day -- Others speculate that it was his wife calling him back home to Rome and quit his insanity with the new religion -- And some take it literally that he had some sort of kidney, bowel or internal problem -- But the truth is no one knows -- There is a lot of new information on Paul in the newly published Gnostic Gospels found with the Nag Hamani Library from the 70's -- You can find the complete Gospels and English translations on the Internet that can shed new light and a different perspective on biblical times if that's what you are looking for -- Maybe a few more facts to fill in the gaps -- Hope all this helps and please feel free to email me if you have any more questions, I'll be happy to help and share what I know --\n---Angel
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christianity (including all its various varieties)
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go to\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianism
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Get a lexicon and read in context.  Here is what Peter says about Paul, his writings, and people who twist them:\n\n"...even as our BELOVED brother Paul also according to the WISDOM GIVEN UNTO HIM hath written unto you;\n\nAs also in all his Epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which THEY THAT ARE UNLEARNED AND UNSTABLE TWIST, AS THEY DO THE OTHER SCRIPTURES, unto their own destruction.\n\nYe therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the WICKED, fall from your own steadfastness."\n\nII Peter 3:15-17
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Like you the Gospel of Thomas would probably be at the top of the list.  I would add the Gospel of Mary and parts of the book of Epiphanius (specifically book 33 of The Medicine Chest).  I also skimmed the Malleus Maleficarum if that counts.\n\nInteresting Question, I hope you get some more answers.\n\nRegards,\nArmus
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Theology refers to Theos, or God. Yes, theology is essential because there is a particular God and He cared enough to make Himself known through the pages of the Bible and in the person of Jesus Christ. \n\nBut you are mixing it with ecclesiology (church stuff) and denominational doctrines (non-essential distinctions). The Bible makes it clear that without Christ, nobody has a positive relationship with God. We have a relationship, it is just distant and not good. \n\nBut people can purely accept the basis of salvation and be ignorant of certain rituals or biblical instructions. Denominations of Christians differ in these non-essential things, but we cannot differ on the aforementioned essential or we have no saving relationship with God in the first place. Since it is faith in Christ that saves, our ability to practice our religion perfectly or to even understand how to, has no bearing on our heavenly destination or our standing before God. Consider this passage of Scripture, \n\n"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9).\n\nIf we had to do everything correctly, we would be essentially doing "works" to earn acceptance by God. The salvation we needed, was accomplished by God Himself through Jesus Christ. We take Him, we get everything thrown in. It's a very good deal. \n\nI am a minister ordained in 3 denominations (Congregational and Baptist), and have served in other denominations.