Paul's Radical Theology

 

Journeying With Paul:  Paul’s Radical Theology

Behold I show you a mystery…  1 Cor 15:51

 Hymn 105:  He’s All Men’s Saviour..

 The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

 Psalm 30  – Seeking God’s Favour

 Bible Readings:

·       Old Testament Theology: Josh 23:6-16

·       A Light in the Darkness Foretold: Isaiah 60:1-5

·       Paul’s Commission: Acts 9:10-18

·       Paul’s Revelation: Romans 3:21-31; Ephesians 2:8-9

·       Dual Messages: 2 Timothy 2:14-21; 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Summary of Readings

§   Under the Old Testament laws given to Israel obedience to God’s instructions was expected, and disobedience was not well tolerated 

§   Whilst many Prophets realised that “obedience is better than sacrifice”, they foretold of a coming change in relationship with God for the Gentiles

§   Jesus initially sent His disciples to “the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel”, but after His resurrection He said, “Go ye into all the World”

§   Paul was selected by God as a “chosen vessel” to carry the message of the hope of salvation by faith to the Gentiles

§   Christians accept the message of forgiveness through seeing Jesus as the Lamb of God, but the promises to Israel have never been revoked

§   As we journey with Paul we come to understand that he proclaimed dual messages:  salvation to the Gentiles through faith in Jesus alone, as well as seeing the message for Israel through obedience, all to be fulfilled in God’s time.

 

Hymn 47:  The Banner of Love

Message

Hymn 83:  What a Joy and Surprise!

 

Doxology