how these Reformed distinctives have ample biblical support especially in the Pauline corpus. According to Schreiner, the framework for understanding Paul is eschatology. Paul believed that the Old Testament promises about a new exodus, a new covenant, and a new creation have been partially realized in the work of Jesus Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Believers still look forward, however, to the final consummation of these promises in the future. As for the significance of Jesus Christ for
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