Grace Redefined in 2 Corinthians 12:9a
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Dack, T. W. (2015). Grace Redefined in 2 Corinthians 12:9a (Thesis, Master of Theology). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/5705
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Abstract:
I argue in this thesis that charis, in 2 Corinthians 12:9a was not unmerited favour, nor a form of power that God infused into the believer. Dunamis was not some form of energy or divine gifting. Astheneia was not a conduit for the power of God and believers are not made perfect through personal weakness. Teleo was not the end of a long process of soul-making thought affliction. Instead, Paul redefined charis in 2 Corinthians 12:9a as the powerful (dunamis) message of Christ crucified. The power of this message to transform lives in Corinth would be fully (teletai) accomplished in Paul's willingness to face persecution (astheneia) for the sake of Christ and his church.
Date:
2015
Advisor:
Trebilco, Paul
Degree Name:
Master of Theology
Degree Discipline:
Biblical Studies
Publisher:
University of Otago
Keywords:
grace; power; perfection; weakness
Research Type:
Thesis
Languages:
English
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