vol. 35, Issue #3

Online Journal Article: "The 'With Christ' Motif In Paul's Thought," John D. Harvey* Jets 35/3 (September 1992) 329-340

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THE "WITH CHRIST" MOTIF IN PAUL'S THOUGHT
JOHN D. HARVEY*
JETS 35/3 (September 1992) 329-340

Excerpt:
Although Paul uses the "with Christ" motif 36 times in his letters, few
extended treatments of the theme have been attempted. Some authors
have touched on the idea in passing, but more attention has been given to
Paul's use of "in Christ."
When the "with Christ" concept is addressed, it
is frequently associated with Paul's eschatology. There is evidence, however, that the phrase relates equally well to the Christian's redemption
and new life in Christ. The following study will seek to examine the available data and reach some conclusions about how Paul uses the phrase
"with Christ."
I. SURVEY OF PREVIOUS WORK
Lohmeyer has written the premier study on the subject.
Although he
acknowledges the presence of the sjyrc-compounds he chooses to work primarily with the phrase "to be with Christ" (syn Christç einai ). For Lohmeyer this phrase does not speak of one happening but of an existence. It
expresses the certainty of being removed
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