Editore: Naperville, IL: Alec R. Allenson [1966]., 1966
Da: Alec R. Allenson, Inc., Westville, FL, U.S.A.
VG, sewn, in orig. gray wrapper. 127 p.; 21.5 cm. (Studies in biblical theology ; 49) Contents: Foreword by C. F. D. Moule -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- I The Christian condition. The orientation of Paul's existence. Phil. 3.4-21. Being conformed to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A paradoxical condition. Growth and eschatology. Dependence. -- II Communion with Christ. 1. Union with Christ. The historical existence of Jesus as the source of our life. 2. Waiting for Christ. Postponement. The meeting with the Lord. 3. Christ's presence. Life hidden with Christ in God. Life manifested in us by the Spirit. Christ's presence a sign of the realization of God's plan. A gift offered for others. Education in sonship. 4. The imitation of Christ. An `apostolic succession'. -- III Communion in Christ. Living together in Jesus Christ. 1. In you as in Christ. Sharing in common. Baptism (I Cor. 12.13; Gal. 3.26-29; Col. 3.9-11). Welcome. The Lord's Supper. 2. Death and life, suffering and comfort. Strength and weakness. Their correlation. Col. 1.24. 3. Agape -- IV Life in Christ and a new creation. 1. The Body of Christ and a new creation. The new creature. II Cor. 5.17. The reality, the Body of Christ. Inheritance. First fruits. The end of the Church. The testimony of Colossians and Ephesians. 2. Newness of life. The Body of Christ and ethics. Holiness. Kingship. Freedom. 3. Recapitulation. -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index of authors -- Index of biblical references. Binding is Paperbound.