"God Was in Christ" Season Four/Episode Eight (2 Corinthians 5:14-:6:2)

About this episode

This episode discusses the theological significance of 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2 and its implications for Paul's mission and the New Testament.

Episode Synopsis: I am reluctant to say that one portion of Scripture is more important than others. But there are biblical passages packed with theological content and which have stirred much debate among the people of God across time, as does our text for this episode, 2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2. In this section, Paul lays out what might just be the big picture thesis statement for Paul’s Gentile mission–and perhaps even for the entire New Testament–1 Corinthians 5:19- “In Christ Go...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Kim Riddlebarger

Topics covered

• theology
• Gentile mission
• 2 Corinthians
• Christianity
• biblical debate

Keywords

• theology
• 2 Corinthians
• Paul
• Gentile mission
• New Testament
• Christianity
• biblical passages

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 2 Corinthians, New Testament

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