Christ, Salvation and Eschatology from Colossians
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Christ, Salvation and Eschatology from Colossians

A Response to the Melanesian Concept of Gutpela Sindaun

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Christ, Salvation and Eschatology from Colossians

A Response to the Melanesian Concept of Gutpela Sindaun

About this book

The Melanesian concept of gutpela sinduan, or the good life, outlines a life of spiritual and material wholeness that is immediately available. This value has influenced Melanesian Christians to subscribe to a prosperity gospel free of suffering. As culture and faith converge, is it possible to remain true to the power of the gospel in culture-honouring ways? In response to gutpela sinduan, Dr. George Mombi constructs a methodology of cultural affinity alongside exegetical, theological and contextualization principles to delve into the world of Colossians. Here the apostle Paul presents Christ as the first-born of all creation through whom humanity is welcome to experience the fullness of salvation. Thus, Christ is the ultimate hero for Melanesians as he is the true fulfilment of the hope of gutpela sinduan. Mombi brilliantly presents the reconciliation soteriology and inaugurated eschatology of Colossians, which emphasizes the "now-but-not-yet kingdom," as an antidote for the prosperity gospel as it satisfies the present desire for wholeness, while acknowledging that humanity is not free from suffering. This innovative study offers its readers solid biblical foundations and methods for holistic contextual engagement in the faith.

Information

Publisher
Langham Academic
Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781839732355
eBook ISBN
9781786413956
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Contents
  4. Abstract
  5. Abbreviations
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Chapter 1: Introduction
  8. Chapter 2: The Melanesian Concept of Gutpela Sindaun
  9. Chapter 3: Colossian Philosophy and Paul’s Response
  10. Chapter 4: The Pre-Eminence of Christ in Creation and Redemption
  11. Chapter 5: The Colossians’ Use of Fullness, Riches, Mystery, Hiddenness and Knowledge
  12. Chapter 6: A Response From Colossians to the Melanesian Concept of Gutpela Sindaun
  13. Chapter 7: Conclusion
  14. Appendix 1: Totemic Ancestor
  15. Bibliography
  16. About Langham Partnership
  17. Footnotes

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