Acknowledgments. ix
1: Why Paul?. – 1
2: "Grace and Apostleship": Conversion, Call, Commission. – 10
3: "To Spread the Gospel": Missionary, Pastor, Letter-Writer. – 22
4: "The Power of God for Salvation": An Overview of Paul's Gospel. – 41
5: "In the Fullness of Time": Apocalyptic Crossroads. – 57
6: "The Gospel of God": Covenant Faithfulness and Surprising Grace. – 65
7: "Even Death on a Cross": The Meaning(s) of Christ's Death. – 78
8. "God Raised" and "Highly Exalted Him": Jesus is Son of God and Lord. – 91
9: "Justified by Faith…Crucified with Christ": Reconciliation with God through Participation in Christ. – 111
10: "Called to be Saints": Countercultural, Multicultural Community in the Spirit. – 132
11: "Conformed to the Image of God's Son": Cruciform Faith, Hope, and Love. – 145
12: "The Glory about to be Revealed": Return, Resurrection, Renewal. – 167
13: Why Paul? (Reprise). – 181
Works Cited. – 189
Further Reading. – 193
Scripture Index. – 195

<br> In this introduction to Paul and his gospel, written especially for lay readers, beginning students, and those unsure about what to make of the apostle, Gorman takes Paul seriously, as someone who speaks for God and to us.