The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
21. Paul鈥檚 Christology and Eschatology
Questions for Review
- What sorts of expectations might Saul the Pharisee have had regarding the Messiah?
- In what two respects did the figure that Paul met on the Damascus Road not meet his messianic expectations?
- What role did Isaiah 53 play with regard to Paul鈥檚 thinking about Jesus?
- What sorts of exalted titles does Paul apply to Jesus?
- What are the three stages of christology as revealed in the creedal hymn found in Philippians 2?
- How does 1 Corinthians 8:6 expand our understanding of how Paul viewed Jesus?
- What is 鈥淲isdom Christology鈥?
- What is the parousia?
- What role does the Holy Spirit play in Paul鈥檚 eschatology?
- How do Israel and the church fit within Paul鈥檚 eschatological vision?