SREL 426-The Theology and Ethics of the New Testament

Major New Testament theological and ethical issues as presented by Paul, the Synoptics and the Johannine literature. Paul’s understanding of Sin and its remedy, the Holy Spirit and his gifts, the church, and the resurrection of the dead. The work of Jesus and how he carried it out (e.g., by way of parables and miracles) and some of the major concepts in the writings of John. Some ethical matters based on the New Testament such as property and wealth, marriage and divorce, politics and revolution.