Paul and the Language of Faith

<P>A dynamic reading of Paul’s faith language outlining its subtle nuances as belief trust and faithfulness.</P><P>Faith language permeates the letters of Paul. Yet its exact meaning is not always clear. Many today reflecting centuries of interpretation consider belief in Jesus to be a passive act. In this important book Nijay Gupta challenges common assumptions in the interpretation of Paul and calls for a reexamination of Paul’s faith language. Gupta argues that Paul’s faith language resonates with a Jewish understanding of covenant involving goodwill trust and expectation. Paul’s understanding of faith involves the transformation of one’s perception of God and the world through Christ relational dependence on Christ as well as active loyalty to Christ. </P> Pastors and scholars alike will benefit from this close examination of Paul’s understanding and use of faith language. For Gupta Paul’s understanding involves a divine-human relationship centered on Christ that believes trusts and obeys.