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1 - An Incarnational Theology

from Part I - The Story of God

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 January 2025

Samuel Wells
Affiliation:
King's College London
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The book comes in three parts. In Part I I set out the full extent of incarnational theology, in terms of abundance, relationship, transfiguration and blessing. I explain seven ways in which my account seeks to correct the ways conventional theology departs from a truly theocentric approach. This is a story about God (rather than us). It is a story about Jesus (rather than overcoming sin and death). It is a story of abundance (not deficit). It is a story of God’s sovereignty (not rules God must obey). It is a story about Jesus from the beginning (not just from the annunciation). It is a story of flourishing (not inhibition). It is a story in which God’s means and ends are identical.

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Constructing an Incarnational Theology
A Christocentric View of God's Purpose
, pp. 9 - 23
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2025

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  • An Incarnational Theology
  • Samuel Wells, King's College London
  • Book: Constructing an Incarnational Theology
  • Online publication: 09 January 2025
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009492669.004
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  • An Incarnational Theology
  • Samuel Wells, King's College London
  • Book: Constructing an Incarnational Theology
  • Online publication: 09 January 2025
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009492669.004
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  • An Incarnational Theology
  • Samuel Wells, King's College London
  • Book: Constructing an Incarnational Theology
  • Online publication: 09 January 2025
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009492669.004
Available formats
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