A Study of ‘Faith in Christ’ in Pauline Theology
Over the last fifty years, the apostle Paul’s theology has come under immense critical examination. One important issue prompted by recent scholarship is the correct translation of the Greek phrase pistis Christou as ‘faith in Jesus Christ’ (Galatians 2:16). Many English-speaking scholars now interpret this Greek phrase as the ‘faithfulness of Jesus Christ.’ This new translation is bound up with the theological argument that we are not justified by our own faith but by the faithfulness of Christ.
Kevin Mc Fadden argues that faith in Christ is a proximate cause of salvation that accords with grace. Not only is this treatment a helpful introduction to the pistis Christou debate, but it also demonstrates the central role of faith in salvation as the church brings the gospel to the world.
About the author
Bob Yarbrough (Ph D, University of Aberdeen, Scotland) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He was previously professor of New Testament and department chair at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author or coauthor of several books and is active in pastoral training in Africa.
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