Just Words: Understanding the Fullness of the Gospel

by Preus, J. A. O.

• ISBN13: 9780570053781
• ISBN10: 0570053781
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Commerce Communication

Summary

Just Words explores the language used by the Bible's writers to describe and convey what it is that God has done for us in Christ. It helps the reader see the wonderful variety, rich texture, and clear doctrine with which God communicates His Good News. Through six metaphors, Preus interprets and applies the Gospel to virtually all of life's contexts: creation, commerce, legal, personal, sacrifice, and deliverance.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Introduction	9	(4)
Part 1: Just Words	13	(28)
The Gospel and Justification	15	(12)
The Gospel as Words	27	(14)
Part 2: Christ the Life-Giver: Creation Metaphors	41	(36)
Birth	43	(6)
Life	49	(6)
Salvation	55	(8)
Light	63	(8)
Bread and Water	71	(6)
Part 3: Christ the Redeemer: Commerce Metaphors	77	(28)
Ransom	79	(8)
Redemption	87	(6)
Property	93	(6)
Forgiveness/Remission	99	(6)
Part 4: Christ the Judge: Legal Metaphors	105	(30)
Justification	107	(10)
Intercession	117	(6)
Adoption	123	(6)
Inheritance	129	(6)
Part 5: Christ the Reconciler: Personal Metaphors	135	(30)
Reconciliation	137	(8)
Peace	145	(6)
Forgiveness	151	(6)
Marriage	157	(8)
Part 6: Christ the Priest, Christ the Lamb: Sacrificial Metaphors	165	(22)
Expiation/Priestly Mediation	167	(8)
Sacrificial Lamb	175	(6)
Hallowing/Cleansing	181	(6)
Part 7: Christ the Savior: Deliverance Metaphors	187	(20)
Salvation	189	(6)
Liberation	195	(6)
Victory	201	(6)
Part 8: The World Mission and the Gospel's Words	207	(16)
God's Mission in Words	209	(14)
Appendix: Scripture References for Further Study	223