Glory in Romans and the Unified Purpose of God in Redemptive History

Eschatological glory is a significant motif in Romans that has failed to garner the attention it deserves. Donald Berry argues that glory lies at the heart of Paul's redemptive historical framework and is an integral part of the gospel Paul proclaims in Romans. For Paul, eschatological glory is the realization of God's purpose for Adam and for Israel to see and to show forth the glory of God. This divine purpose finds fulfillment in Christ and in the new humanity he creates, those who now have "hope of the glory of God" (Rom 5:2). Paul's letter to the Romans provides stunning glimpses into the nature of this eschatological glory and the hope that believers have in Christ. Through careful and compelling exegesis, Berry brings to light Paul's conception of glory and its place at the center of God's purposes in redemptive history. While providing crucial insights into Romans, this study also contributes more broadly to Pauline theology and to the field of biblical theology. It highlights Paul's understanding of a unified divine purpose that runs through creation and redemption--God's desire to display his nature and character in all of creation through image-bearers who share in and reflect his glory. Introduction To Eschatological Glory In Romans ; Paul's Use Of Glory In Relation To Christ And Believers -- Glory In Romans 1-4, Part 1. Glory And The Unity Of God's Purpose In History ; Glory Texts In Romans 1-4 ; Romans 1:23: Exchanging Glory ; -- Glory In Romans 1-4, Part 2. Romans 2:7, 10: Seeking Glory -- Glory In Romans 1-4, Part 3. Romans 3:23: Falling Short Of Glory ; A Final Note: Romans 4 And Abraham's Inheritance Of Glory -- Glory In Romans 5:1-8:16, Part 1. Glory Texts In Romans 5-8 ; Romans 5:2: Boasting In Hope Of Glory ; Same Purpose, Different Adam (rom 5:12-21) -- Glory In Romans 5:1-8:16, Part 2. Present Life In Adam And In Christ (rom 6:1-8:17) ; Romans 6:4:raised Through Glory ; Glory-less Life In Adam, Under Torah (rom 7:7-25) ; Preview Of Glory: Life In Christ By The Spirit (rom 8:1-17) -- Glory In Romans 8;17-30, Part 1. Romans 8:17-18: Heirs Of The World And Glory Through Suffering ; Romans 8:21:the Freedom Of Glory And The Renewal Of Creation -- Glory In Romans 8:17-30, Part 2. The Spirit Of Glory In Our Weakness (rom 8:26-29) ; Romans 8:30: Image-bearers Again, Glorified At Last ; The Facets Of Image-bearing Glory -- Glory In Romans 9-11. Glory Texts In Romans 9-11 ; Romans 9:4:israel's Promised Glory ; Romans 9:23: Prepared Beforehand For Glory ; Romans 11:13: Reconsidered -- Romans 12-16: Present Life In The Body In Light Of Future Glory. True Worship Restored (rom 12:1-2) ; Glorifying God In The Body Individually And Corporately (rom 12:1-5; 15:5-7) -- Conclusions And Implications. Conclusions ; Implications And Future Research. Donald L. Berry. Revision Of Author's Doctoral Dissertation--preface Includes Bibliographical References And Index.