Tom Wright argues that to understand ‘justification’ from Paul’s point of view, it is necessary to see it in terms of four elements: the cosmic law court; the forward-moving purpose of God; the fact of God’s achievement in Jesus Christ; and ultimately the single divine plan, through Israel, for the whole world.  

Ambitious in scope, yet closely argued, this crucial understanding of the theology of St Paul is urgently needed as the church faces the tasks of mission in a dangerous world.