b'PneumaformityTransformation by the Spirit in PaulMark J. KeownAccording to Paul, it is by the Spirit, through Christ, that God transforms people, communities, and the cosmosP rominentrecentstudieselevatethethemesofChristo-formity and Cruciformity in Paul, but few sufficiently accountforhowabelieverisactuallytransformedintothe image of Christ. Pneumaformity fills the gap in Pauline studies by surveying Pauls letters for teachings on the Spirits agency in the life of Gods people. This study aptly demonstrates that the Holy Spirit is the instrument through whom such radical living is possible. This study dives into Pauls teachings on the follow-ing aspects of the Spirits agency and more:the Spirits participation in conversionthe Spirits role in forming Christian characterthe Spirits integrating work within the Christian communitythe Spirit and missional engagementthe Spirits place in the believers final eschatological transformationKeown shows how Paul infuses his christological language with pneumatological realities, offering readers a fuller under-standing of the Spirits work in individuals, the church, and the world.Rev. Dr. Mark J. Keown (ThD, Australian College of Theol-ogy) received his ThD studying the importance of evangelism to the letter of Philippians in 1994. Mark served as a pastor for years until taking up the role as Senior Lecturer in New Tes-tament at Laidlaw College, New Zealand, in 2005. His publi-cations include Philippians (2 vols.) in the Evangelical Exegeti-cal Commentary series and Discovering the New Testament: An Introduction to Its Background, Theology, and Themes (3 vols.). He is also a singer-songwriter and an avid spin instructor and cyclist.RELATED TITLESUNIQUE SELLING POINTS Calls the church to holistically embody978-0-8254-4726-6$33.99a life led by the Spirit in accordancePaperback6 x 9512 pageswith Scripture RELIGION / Biblical Studies / NewWritten by a scholar with a pastorsTestament / Pauls Letters heart and calling Kregel AcademicRights: WorldMarch 26, 2024 Underscores the necessity of Gods Holy 40 Questions About theStudying Pauls Letters withSpirit in the work and life of the believer Apostle Paul Mind and Heart and church 978-0-8254-4752-5$24.99 978-0-8254-4472-2$24.99www.kregel.com 15'