W4 Discussion Question 1: New People

Purpose: This discussion question probes at the overarching theological substructure that grounds ministry as a work of new creation in the life of Gods people.

Initial Post: Paul believes that participating with God involves us in the work of new creation. In what ways does Gods work of re-creation echo and amplify original creation in Scripture? Include areas of social status, gender, and ethnicity, as well as physical creation in your answer. Make sure that your reference the material from this week in your discussion.

• Be sure to add at least 4 in-text citations, with at least 1 in-text citation from a biblical source and at least 1 in-text citation from a non-biblical source. Contains at least 1 in-text citation from the week’s readings and resources. Note: The citation can come from a biblical or non-biblical resource. All non-biblical citations should note the author and page number rather than the year of publication. All biblical citations should note the book, chapter, and verse. Use these references :Gorman, M. J. (2017). Apostle of the crucified Lord: A theological introduction to Paul and his letters. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. Chapter 9: Galatians (pp. 227272)
• Chapter 14: Philemon (pp. 526543)
• Chapter 15: Colossians (pp. 544574)
• Biblical Text
• Galatians
• Philemon