salvation
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Grace did not begin with the crucifixion. Trace divine mercy and covenant faithfulness through Israel’s Scriptures and their fulfillment in Christ.
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Read Romans 8:1 within Paul’s argument about life in Christ and the Spirit. Explore why freedom from condemnation does not remove moral responsibility.
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What is theosis? Explore early Christian accounts of participation in divine life and how transformation relates to the apostolic proclamation of salvation.
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What does pistis mean in discussions of faith alone? Explore trust, allegiance, and lived faith while keeping the argument of each passage in view.
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Explore salvation as God’s initiative calling for a human response, and consider how grace, trust, obedience, and transformation belong together.
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Explore pre-Augustinian Christian accounts of gospel, salvation, and transformation, attending to early witnesses without treating them as a single voice.
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Read Romans 10:9–10 within Paul’s argument about Israel, confession, and faith, considering why its meaning extends beyond a standalone slogan.
