__Jonathan R. Wilson__ (Ph.D., Duke University) is Professor of Religious Studies at Westmont College. He is the author/editor of several books, including Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times.

Explores how Jesus Christ demonstrates the love of God in the stories, images, and practices of the New Testament.

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  
Part One: Story  
1\. The Story of the Kingdom  
2\. The Story of the Messiah  
3\. Whose Story Is It?  
Part Two: Images  
4\. Christ as Victor  
5\. Christ as Sacrifice  
6\. Christ as Example  
Part Three: Practices  
7\. The Kingdom  
8\. The World  
9\. The Church

Wilson, Jonathan R.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1  STORY

1 The Story of the Kingdom

2 The Story of the Messiah

3 Whose Story Is It?

Conclusion

Part 2  IMAGES

4 Christ as Victor

5 Christ as Sacrifice

6 Christ as Example

Part 3  PRACTICES

7 The Kingdom

8 The World

9 The Church

Notes

Subject Index

Scripture Index

About the Author

Explores how Jesus Christ demonstrates the love of God in the stories, images, and practices of the New Testament

A fresh, introductory evangelical Christology which incorporates stories, images, and practices of the New Testament to invite "theological reflection that connects believing with living."

God So Loved the World covers the usual ground of contemporary evangelical and non-evangelical Christologies, but it does so in a unique way. Rather than simply discussing doctrine, Jonathan Wilson has incorporated stories, images, and practices from the New Testament that bring out the relevance of an orthodox Christology for the church and for individual believers. For Wilson, Christology is central to the gospel message. With both his students and contemporary culture in mind, Wilson has developed a postmodern primer that creatively uses the images of Christ's work to invite "theological reflection that connects believing with living." As such, it is a "Christology for disciples," written in a jargon-free manner that effectively communicates to both an academic audience and thoughtful seekers. The book's novel approach and accessible style make it ideal for professors, students, educated laypeople, and spiritual seekers who are looking for an orthodox approach to Christology that also seeks to understand more fully the relevance of Christ in our postmodern world.

Jonathan R. Wilson (Ph.D., Duke University) is Professor of Religious Studies at Westmont College. He is the author/editor of several books, including Gospel Virtues: Practicing Faith, Hope and Love in Uncertain Times.

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