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Paul's Gospel in Romans

Vertical, Horizontal, and Cosmic Dimensions

Paul's Gospel in Romans

Vertical, Horizontal, and Cosmic Dimensions

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£16.99

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781540963291
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 20/04/2026
Width: 14 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
In this book, Jarvis J. Williams argues that Paul's gospel in Romans is the announcement of good news that by Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, God has fulfilled all his redemptive promises for Jews, Gentiles, and the world. He further argues that Paul's gospel has at least three dimensions: vertical, horizontal, and cosmic. Williams explains that the starting point for Paul's gospel is Christ's cross and resurrection. The vertical dimension refers to the saving benefits Jews and Gentiles receive from God through faith in Jesus, including justification by faith, forgiveness of sins, reconciliation with God, and the salvation of all the elect within Israel. The horizontal aspect relates to individual and relational transformation of those in Christ. Through the Spirit, God transforms those who have died with Christ to live a righteous life in the power of the resurrection, which enables both unity between Jews and Gentiles in Christ and their love for their neighbors. The cosmic component relates to the liberation of the entire creation from its slavery to sin's power. This liberation includes a bodily resurrection, the transformation of the current universe, and a future inheritance of a new creation for all Jews and Gentiles whom God has redeemed in Christ. This fresh articulation and defense of Pauline theology from an evangelical perspective will be useful for seminary students, scholars, pastors, and study groups.
Introduction: What Is the Gospel According to Paul?
1. The Resurrection and the Cross as the Foundation of Paul's Gospel in Romans
2. Paul's Vertical Gospel in Romans
3. Paul's Horizontal Gospel in Romans
4. Paul's Cosmic Gospel in Romans
Conclusion: So, What Now?
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Jarvis J. Williams

Jarvis J. Williams (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of numerous books, including Christ Redeemed 'Us' from the Curse of the Law; Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God; and The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life: Paul's Vision for the Christian Life in Galatians.