Table of contents : Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Abbreviations
1. Introduction: The Centrality of God in Christ in Paul's Theology 2. Proclaiming a Magnificent God: The Pauline Mission 3. The Basis of Mission: The Fulfillment of the Promise to Abraham 4. Suffering and the Pauline Mission: The Means of Spreading the Gospel 5. Dishonoring God: The Violation of God's Law 6. Dishonoring God: The Power of Sin 7. The Person of Jesus Christ: The Exaltation of Christ for the Glory of God 8. God's Saving Righteousness: The Basis of a Right Relationship with God 9. God's Liberating Work for His People: Divine Transforming Grace 10. Living to Honor God: The Power to Live a New Life 11. Faith and Hope: The Ground of Perseverance 12. Life of Love in the Spirit: Exhortations and the Law in Paul 13. The Church and Spiritual Gifts: The Unity of God's People 14. The Ordinances of the Church and Its Ministry: The Building Up of the Body 15. The Social World of the New Community: Living as Christians in the Culture 16. The Hope of God's People: The Fulfillment of God's Saving Purposes Epilogue: Magnifying God in Christ