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Introduction: The centrality of God in Christ in Paul's theology -- Proclaiming a magnificent God: The Pauline Mission -- The basis of mission: The fulfillment of the promise to Abraham -- Suffering & the Pauline mission: The means of spreading the Gospel -- Dishonoring God: The power of sin -- The person of Jesus Christ: The exaltation of Christ for the Glory of God -- God's saving righteousness: The basis of a right relationship with God --God's liberating work for His people: Divine transforming Grace -- Living to Honor God: The power to live a new life -- Faith & hope: The ground of perseverance -- Life of love in the spirit: Exhortations & the law in Paul -- The church & spiritual gifts: The unity of God's people -- The ordinances of the church & its ministry: The building up of the body -- The social world of the new community: Living as Christians in the culture -- The hope of God's people: The fulfillment of God's saving purposes --