Biblical Foundations Book Award Few issues are more central to the
Christian faith than the nature, scope and means of salvation. Many
have thought it to be largely a transaction that gets one to
heaven. In this riveting book, N. T. Wright explains that God's
salvation is radically more than this. At the heart of much
vigorous debate on this topic is the term the apostle Paul uses in
several of his letters to describe what happens to those in
Christ--justification. Paul uses this dramatic image from the law
court to declare that Christians are acquitted of the cosmic
accusations against them. But justification goes beyond this in
Paul's writings to offer a vision of God's future for the whole
world as well as for his people. Here in one place Wright now
offers a comprehensive account and defense of his perspective on
this crucial doctrine. With anew introduction, he provides a
sweeping overview of the central points in the debate before
launching into a thorough explanation of the key texts in Paul's
writings. While fully cognizant of tradition and controversy, the
final authority for his conclusions is the letters of Paul
themselves. Along the way Wright responds to critics, such as John
Piper, who have challenged what has come to be called the New
Perspective. For Wright, what Paul means by justification is
nothing less than God's unswerving commitment to the covenant
promise he made to bless the whole world through Abraham and his
family. This irenic response is an important contribution for those
on both sides of the debate--and those still in between--to
consider. Whether you're a fan of Wright's work or have read his
critics and would like to know the other side of the story, here is
a chance to interact with Wright's views on the issues at stake and
form your own conclusions.
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