SOR - Paul of Tarsus
SOR - Paul of Tarsus
SOR - Paul of Tarsus
The theology of Christ: Col 2:9 For the full content of divine nature lives in Christ, in his humanity.
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The Church 1 Cor. 12: 12 Christ is like a single body which has many parts; it is still one body, even
though it is made up of different parts.
Grace and Salvation: Rom 10:4 For Christ has brought the Law to an end, so that everyone who
believes is put right with God In his letters Paul consistently taught that believers were justified by
their faith in Christ:
4. Sexual morality: 1Cor 6: 19, 20 Dont you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who
lives in you and who was given by God? You do not belong to yourselves but to Godso use your
bodies for Gods glory.
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The theology of Christianity is largely the product of Paul of Tarsus. Such is his impact that his teachings
about Christ as Saviour are at the core of Christian beliefs. Pauls message was that humanity had been
saved by the sacrifice of Christ: his death and resurrection. It is an elementary and often repeated doctrine of
Paul that Jesus Christ saves us through the Cross, that we are "justified by His blood", that "we were
reconciled to God by the death of his Son" (Rom 5:9-10). Today, Paul is the writer to whom Christian thinkers
have turned for guidance, inspiration and the example of his faith. Love is patient and kind. Love is not
jealous or conceited or proud. It is through these epistles and Pauls expansion on the teachings of Jesus
Christ that contributed to the development of Christianity.
Pauls writings had a huge impact on later Christian theologians such as Augustine of Hippo and Thomas
Aquinas who in turn have had a profound effect on Christian thought and practice. Augustines teachings on
grace and God are the basis of Catholic doctrine. Pauls teachings have been the basis of the theologies of the
Protestant reformers. Martin Luther took the concept of justification by faith form the teaching of Paul and
John Calvin also looked to Paul for fundamental understanding of Christian teaching.
In conclusion the contributions of Paul of Tarsus have been integral to the development and expression of all
denominations of Christianity. Through his epistles and his expansion of Jesus teachings, Paul allowed for the
development and subsequent expression of Christianity. He continues to inspire Christian communities
through prayer, use of his letters in sacred liturgy and personal prayer.