Though
much-studied, Pauline soteriology can be seen afresh by giving focused
attention to the apostle's language and conception of sin. Sometimes Paul
appears to present sin and disobedience as transgression, while at other times
sin is personified as an enslaving power. Is there a single model or
perspective that can account for Paul's conceptual range in his discussion of
sin? What does careful study of Paul's letters reveal about the christological
and pneumatological remedies to the problem of sin as he conceives of them?
These questions are explored in the context of individual Pauline letters,
building a richer understanding of the apostle's attitude to sin and its
remedy.