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This substantial introduction explores the origin and character of the New Testament writings. Donald Hagner deals with the New Testament both historically and theologically, employing the framework of salvation history. He treats the New Testament as a coherent body of texts and stresses the unity of the New Testament without neglecting its variety. Although the volume covers typical questions...

In the remainder of the NT there are not many references to the kingdom of God. More often than not this phrase is used rather vaguely in reference to future eschatology (e.g., 1 Cor. 6:9–10; 15:24, 50; Eph. 4:5; 1 Thess. 2:12; 2 Tim. 4:1, 18; James 2:5; 2 Pet. 1:11; Rev. 11:15). In a few instances the present kingdom seems to be in view. In Colossians 4:11 Paul refers to his “fellow workers for the kingdom of God.” The present kingdom is also in view in Hebrews 12:28: “Let us be grateful for receiving
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