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Union with Christ and the Life of Faith

series: Soteriology and Doxology

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In this volume, a top scholar in the world of evangelical theology addresses the key soteriological theme of union with Christ. The book provides substantive engagement with the doctrine of participatory union, including sections on the creeds, Scripture, the history of the doctrine, constructive dogmatics, and Christian praxis. Its biblical point of access is Paul's theology of life "in Christ," understood as an invitation to a theological reading of the four gospels. Special attention is given to the trinitarian structure of union with Christ.

This book shows students how to integrate theology into the life of faith and demonstrates how the practices of Christian worship influence theological thinking. A devotional interlude directing readers to a classic hymn, poem, or liturgy follows each chapter.

The Soteriology and Doxology series consists of introductory textbooks that cover key topics in soteriology, providing substantive treatments of doctrine while pointing to the setting of theology in doxology. Series editors are Kent Eilers and Kyle C. Strobel.

Series Preface
Preface
Doxological Prelude: Anima Christi
1. The Creed in Christ
Doxological Interlude: Ephesians 2:4-7
2. Scripture in Christ
Doxological Interlude: Three Mysteries (Saphir)
3. Variations on a Soteriological Theme
Doxological Interlude: Three Unions (Polhill)
4. Union with Christ as Trinitarian Soteriology
Doxological Interlude: "I Cannot Nearer Be" (Bonar)
5. Union with Christ and the Christian Life
Doxological Postlude: "O Hidden Source" (Wesley)
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The Author

  1. Fred Sanders

    Fred Sanders

    Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is professor of theology in the Torrey Honors College at Biola University in La Mirada, California, where he has taught since 1999. He is the author of numerous books, including The Deep Things of God: How the...

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