Reference no: EM133476930
Paul's letters shape a great deal of the doctrine of the early church and our modern church, as his letters form a large piece of the New Testament that we read today. Throughout the epistles, Paul introduces several different doctrinal themes which have powerfully shaped Christianity throughout the centuries.
Faith - as it pertains to belief in Jesus Christ and his work, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension.
Justification - what makes a person right with God?
Sanctification - what is it and how does it happen?
Adoption - what does the New Testament say about God adopting his children?
Ecclesiology - give a solid overview of what the Church is.
Day of the Lord - what is it? When will it happen or has it already happened? What does the Old and New Testament say about the Day of the Lord?
See the attached supplemental notes on Adoption, Justification, and Sanctification.
Please address the following based on one particular theme that you select from above:
Explore the importance and significance of this particular doctrine in Paul's theology.
Discuss/explore how the teachings of Jesus influenced Paul's understanding of this particular doctrine.
What impact does this doctrine have on the modern church? How should Christians live in light of this doctrinal truth?