Power in Weakness Paul's transformed vision for ministry
Gombis, Timothy G. 1972-
Power in Weakness Paul's transformed vision for ministry Timothy G. Gombis - U.S.A. William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. 2021 - 168tr. Paperback, illustrations 22 cm
After Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, he turned from coercion and violence to a ministry centered on the hope of Christ's resurrection. In earthly terms, Paul had traded power for weakness. But--as he explained in his subsequent letters--this ""weakness"" was actually the key to flourishing community that is able to experience God's transformation, restoration, and healing. What would it mean for pastors today to take seriously Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1 to ""imitate me as I imitate Christ"" and lead their congregations in this way? ...
9780802871251
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Pastoral theology -- Biblical teaching
Church work
253 / T585-G63
Power in Weakness Paul's transformed vision for ministry Timothy G. Gombis - U.S.A. William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. 2021 - 168tr. Paperback, illustrations 22 cm
After Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, he turned from coercion and violence to a ministry centered on the hope of Christ's resurrection. In earthly terms, Paul had traded power for weakness. But--as he explained in his subsequent letters--this ""weakness"" was actually the key to flourishing community that is able to experience God's transformation, restoration, and healing. What would it mean for pastors today to take seriously Paul's exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1 to ""imitate me as I imitate Christ"" and lead their congregations in this way? ...
9780802871251
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
Pastoral theology -- Biblical teaching
Church work
253 / T585-G63