Table of Contents
Foreword xi
Introduction xiii
1 Righteousness: Integrity, Justice, and Mercy before God and in the World (Matthew) 1
2 Gospel: God's Good News for the Life of the World (Mark) 15
3 Forgiveness: Releasing and Restoring to Make Whole (Luke-Acts) 28
4 Life: Health, Growth, and Fulfillment (John) 43
5 The Cross: New Life through Sharing Christ's Death (1-2 Corinthians) 56
6 Faith: Knowing and Becoming One with God through Jesus Christ (Galatians and Romans) 70
7 Grace: Changed by God's Favor and Called to Be Givers (Ephesians) 86
8 Fellowship: Sharing Life with God and Others (Philippians) 97
9 Hope: Leaning into God's Redeemed Future (1-2 Thessalonians) 109
10 Salvation: Rescued, Reconciled, and Established for Flourishing (1-2 Timothy, Titus) 120
11 Peace: Wholeness, Goodness, and Harmony in Christ Jesus (Hebrews) 132
12 Religion: Revering God by Loving Neighbor (James) 147
13 Holiness: A Glorious Otherness (1 Peter) 162
14 Love: Divine Affection, Loyalty, and Generosity (1 John) 175
15 Witness: Public Advocates for Jesus and His Way-No Matter What (Revelation) 190
Bibliography 201
Acknowledgments 209
Subject Index 210
Scripture Index 214
Other Ancient Literature Index 219