The Soteriological Use of Call by Paul and Luke

by Ian Hussey

Overview

The congruence of the theology of Paul and Luke is a matter of debate. In particular, according to many scholars, the soteriologies of Paul and Luke are divergent. This volume argues that the usage of καλέω language by both Paul and Luke suggests that it may be a common element in their soteriologies. The author demonstrates that καλέω language is an important concept in the soteriologies of Luke and Paul and that although there are contrasts, there are a number of points of comparison. Crucial to this common understanding is the association of καλέω language with the OT covenants, election, covenant meals, and an expectation of the eschatological banquet. As a result of this prominent and consistent usage by Paul and Luke, the language of καλέω deserves a higher place in the Christian understanding of salvation. This has implications for Christian life and practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532649028
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	07/12/2018
Series:	Australian College of Theology Monograph Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	138
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Ian Hussey is the Director of Postgraduate Studies at Malyon College, Brisbane, Australia, where he teaches New Testament, preaching, pastoral leadership, and research methods. He has degrees in science, education, theology, and management. His other research interests include church vitality and theological education. He recently co-edited Theological Education: Foundations, Practices and Future Directions (2018), with Andrew M. Bain in the ACT Monograph Series also published through Wipf & Stock.

Ian Hussey is the Director of Postgraduate Studies at Malyon College, Brisbane, Australia, where he teaches New Testament, preaching, pastoral leadership, and research methods. He has degrees in science, education, theology, and management. His other research interests include church vitality and theological education. He recently co-edited Theological Education: Foundations, Practices and Future Directions (2018), with Andrew M. Bain in the ACT Monograph Series also published through Wipf&Stock.

Table of Contents

Contents v

Acknowledgements vii

Abbreviations viii

1 Introduction 1

1.1 Called or Invited? 1

1.2 The History of Scholarship on This Topic 2

1.2.1 Jesus and Paul 2

1.2.2 Luke and Paul 3

1.2.3 The Soteriologies of Luke and Paul 4

1.2.4 The Word χαλεω 8

1.2.5 The Translation of χαλεω 11

1.3 What You Need to Know About This Book 13

1.4 Why This Book Is Important 16

1.5 The Structure of This Book 18

2 Old Testament Background 19

2.1 Introduction 19

2.2 The Call of Israel 19

2.3 Call an Election 22

2.4 Call and Covenant 25

2.5 The Covenant Meal 29

2.6 The Messianic Banquet 31

2.7 Summation 33

3 The Soteriologies of Paul and Luke 35

3.1 Introduction 35

3.2 The Soteriology of Paul 36

3.2.1 Righteousness-A Metaphor of Salvation 36

3.2.2 Covenant Is an Important Part of Pauline Soteriology 40

3.2.3 Righteousness Is Related to Covenant Rather Than Imputation 44

3.2.4 Summation 46

3.3 The Soteriology of Luke 46

3.3.1 Salvation in Luke 47

3.3.2 Trajectories of Lukan Soteriology 48

3.3.3 Salvation and the Kingdom of God 50

3.3.4 Salvation and the Covenants 52

3.3.5 Summation 58

3.4 Chapter Summation 58

4 Paul's Soteriological Use of Call 60

4.1 Introduction 60

4.2 Galatians 1:6 60

4.4 Galatians 5:8 63

4.5 Galatians 5:13 63

4.6 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 64

4.7 1 Thessalonians 4:7 65

4.8 1 Thessalonians 5:24 66

4.9 2 Thessalonians 1:11 66

4.10 2 Thessalonians 2:14 67

4.11 1 Corinthians 1:2 68

4.12 1 Corinthians 1:9 69

4.13 1 Corinthians 1:26 70

4.14 1 Corinthians 7:15-24 71

4.15 Romans 1:6-7 I 73

4.16 Romans 4:16-17 74

4.17 Romans 8:28-30 75

4.18 Romans 9:7 77

4.19 Romans 9:10-13 78

4.20 Romans 9:22-26 78

4.21 Romans 11:28-29 80

4.22 Ephesians 1:18 81

4.23 Ephesians 4:1, 4 82

4.24 Colossians 3:15 83

4.25 Philippians 3:13-14 84

4.26 Summation 85

5 Luke's Soteriological Use of Call 89

5.1 Introduction 89

5.2 Luke 5:27-32 90

5.3 Luke 14:7-14 93

5.4 Luke 14:15-24 96

5.4.1 Israel's Misunderstanding of Election 98

5.4.2 The Messianic Banquet Has Begun 102

5.4.3 Summation 104

5.5 Acts 2:39 104

5.6 Acts 15:17 105

5.7 Summation 106

6 Conclusions 108

6.1 Introduction 108

6.2 Call in New Testament Soteriology 108

6.3 Call and the Soteriologies of Luke and Paul 110

6.4 Call and the Christian Life 114

Bibliography 119

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Ian Hussey has composed a remarkable volume on the theme of ‘call’ in the theologies of Luke and Paul, noting above all the relative parity of their positions, but also stressing the importance of call in a doctrine of salvation. Hussey makes a robust contribution to debates about the congruence, or lack thereof, between Luke and Paul and demonstrates how the theme of a call relates to wider biblical ideas connected to election, covenant, kingdom, hope, transformation, ethics, and community. An important work that fills in a gap in most theologies of salvation.”

—Michael F. Bird, Melbourne, Australia



“In this insightful and engaging study, Ian Hussey shows that καλέω is a significant soteriological concept for both Luke and Paul. By focusing on this overlooked dimension of their respective soteriologies, Hussey not only deepens our understanding of Luke and Paul’s views about salvation but also shows how much they have in common. This study is highly recommended as a window onto wide-ranging and important themes within the theology of the New Testament.”

—Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Editorial Reviews

Ian Hussey has composed a remarkable volume on the theme of ‘call’ in the theologies of Luke and Paul, noting above all the relative parity of their positions, but also stressing the importance of call in a doctrine of salvation. Hussey makes a robust contribution to debates about the congruence, or lack thereof, between Luke and Paul and demonstrates how the theme of a call relates to wider biblical ideas connected to election, covenant, kingdom, hope, transformation, ethics, and community. An important work that fills in a gap in most theologies of salvation.”

—Michael F. Bird, Melbourne, Australia



“In this insightful and engaging study, Ian Hussey shows that καλέω is a significant soteriological concept for both Luke and Paul. By focusing on this overlooked dimension of their respective soteriologies, Hussey not only deepens our understanding of Luke and Paul’s views about salvation but also shows how much they have in common. This study is highly recommended as a window onto wide-ranging and important themes within the theology of the New Testament.”

—Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

From the Publisher