Salvation in the New Testament: Perspectives on Soteriology (Supplements to Novum Testamentum)

544 Pages·2005·2.12 MB·English

by  Jan G. van der Watt

Salvation in the New Testament
Supplements
to
Novum Testamentum
Executive Editors
M.M. Mitchell
Chicago
D.P. Moessner
Dubuque
Editorial Board
arrett ‒ orgen
C.K. B , Durham P. B , Trondheim
lliott olladay
J.K. E , Leeds – C.R. H , Atlanta
ollander ‒ de onge
H.W. H , Leiden H.J. J , Leiden
alherbe ‒ enken
A.J. M , New Haven M.J.J. M , Utrecht
mit ibinga
J. S S , Amsterdam
VOLUME 121
Salvation in the
New Testament
Perspectives on Soteriology
Edited by
Jan G. van der Watt
BRILL
LEIDEN•BOSTON
2005
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Salvation in the New Testament : perspectives on soteriology / edited by Jan G.
van der Watt.
p. cm. — (Supplements to Novum Testamentum, ISSN 0167-9732 ; v. 121)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 90-04-14297-5 (alk. paper)
1. Salvation—Biblical teaching. 2. Bible. N.T.—Theology. I. Van der Watt,
J. G. (Jan Gabriël), 1952-II. Series.
BS2545.S25S35 2005
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2005050140
ISSN 0167-9732
ISBN 90 04 14297 5
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CONTENTS
List of Contributors .................................................................. xi
Introduction ................................................................................ 1
Jan G. van der Watt—University of Pretoria
PART ONE
VIEWS ON SALVATION IN THE GOSPELS AND ACTS
1. IHSOUS, the Davidic Messiah, As Political Saviour in
Matthew’s History ................................................................ 7
Andries G. van Aarde—University of Pretoria
2. Salvation in Mark .................................................................. 33
H. J. Bernard Combrink—University of Stellenbosch
3. Soteriological Perspectives in Luke’s Gospel ...................... 67
Gert J. Steyn—University of Pretoria
4. Salvation in the Gospel According to John ........................ 101
Jan G. van der Watt—University of Pretoria
5. The Soteriology of Acts: Restoration to Life .................... 133
Hermie C. van Zyl—University of the Free State
PART TWO
PAULINE AND DEUTERO-PAULINE LETTERS
ON SALVATION
1. The “For Us” Phrases in Pauline Soteriology: Considering
Their Background and Use .................................................. 163
Cilliers Breytenbach—Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin/
University of Stellenbosch
viii contents
2. XARIS in Paul. An Investigation into the Apostle’s
“Performative” Application of the Language of Grace within
the Framework of His Theological Reflection on the
Event/Process of Salvation .................................................. 187
Stephan J. Joubert—University of Pretoria
3. Forensic Metaphors in Romans and Their Soteriological
Significance ............................................................................ 213
Andrie B. du Toit—University of Pretoria
4. Salvation As Redemption: The Use of “Redemption”
Metaphors in Pauline Literature .......................................... 247
D. Francois Tolmie—University of the Free State
5. Salvation of the Reconciled (With a Note on the
Background of Paul’s Metaphor of Reconciliation) ............ 271
Cilliers Breytenbach—Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin/
University of Stellenbosch
6. Salvation in Colossians and Ephesians .............................. 287
Petrus J. Gräbe—Regent University School of Divinity
7. Safe in the Family of God: Soteriological Perspectives
in 1 Thessalonians ................................................................ 305
Pieter G. R. de Villiers—University of the Free State
8. “Christ Jesus Came into the World to Save Sinners”:
Soteriology in the Pastoral Epistles ...................................... 331
Abraham J. Malherbe—Emeritus Yale Divinity School
PART THREE
PERSPECTIVES ON SALVATION FROM THE GENERAL
EPISTLES, HEBREWS, AND REVELATION
1. God’s Purposes and Christ’s Saving Work According to
Hebrews .................................................................................. 361
Craig R. Koester—Luther Seminary/Associate University of
Pretoria
contents ix
2. Simple Salvation, but Not of Straw...
Jacobean Soteriology ............................................................ 389
J. Eugene Botha—University of South Africa
3. Metaphors in the Soteriology in 1 Peter: Identifying and
Interpreting the Salvific Imageries ...................................... 409
Fika J. Janse van Rensburg—North-West University
4. Salvation in the Johannine Epistles .................................... 437
Dirk G. van der Merwe—University of South Africa
5. Soteriology in the Apocalypse of John .............................. 465
Jan A. du Rand—University of Johannesburg
Conclusion—Soteriology of the New Testament: Some
Tentative Remarks ................................................................ 505
Jan G. van der Watt—University of Pretoria
Index of Authors ........................................................................ 523