At the Heart of the Gospel by L Ann Jervis

At the Heart of the Gospel by L Ann Jervis

Suffering, while part of the human condition, is a state of being we would rather ignore. L. Ann Jervis here presents a convincing argument that human suffering is worth considering, and she offers the words of Paul as proof.
Paul's insights into the predicament and significance of suffering provide the foundation for some of Christianity's most profound and unique contributions to understanding human life. Examination of three of his letters -- Thessalonians, Philippians, and Romans -- reveals his important reflections on accepting the suffering of believers with the conviction that, even as we suffer, God's plan for creation does not include suffering, and God will ultimately banish it. As a result, believing sufferers are not victims of suffering.
Jervis hopes that hearing Paul's words on suffering in a fresh light may allow readers to be deeply marked, like the saints and shapers of Christianity, by the power of a gospel of which it is not necessary to be ashamed, precisely because it is not easy but transformative.

Jervis, L. Ann: - L. Ann Jervis is professor of New Testament at Wycliffe College and Trinity College. She is the author of The Purpose of Romans and coeditor of The Gospel in Paul.

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ISBN 13	9780802839930
ISBN 10	0802839932
Title	At the Heart of the Gospel
Author	L Ann Jervis
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Year published	2007-05-15
Number of pages	149
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