Union with Christ: Re-reading Calvin in Korean-American Reformed Theology

Union with Christ: Re-reading Calvin in Korean-American Reformed Theology

This book is about the doctrine of union with Christ in the theology of John Calvin and its implications for Korean-American Reformed theology. The author, Sung Ryal Choi, argues that union with Christ is the central theme of Calvin's theology and that it has been neglected in Korean-American Reformed theology. He proposes a retrieval of Calvin's doctrine of union with Christ as a way to address some of the challenges facing Korean-American Reformed theology today.

The book begins with an introduction to the doctrine of union with Christ in Calvin's theology. Choi argues that union with Christ is the foundation of Calvin's understanding of salvation and that it is essential for understanding his views on other doctrines, such as justification, sanctification, and the church. He then examines the implications of union with Christ for Korean-American Reformed theology. He argues that union with Christ provides a way to address the challenges of cultural diversity, social injustice, and the need for a more holistic understanding of salvation.

The book is divided into three parts. Part I, "The Biblical and Theological Foundation of Union with Christ," explores the biblical and theological foundations of the doctrine of union with Christ. Part II, "The Implications of Union with Christ for Korean-American Reformed Theology," examines the implications of union with Christ for Korean-American Reformed theology. Part III, "Appropriating Union with Christ in Preaching and Praxis," explores ways to appropriate the doctrine of union with Christ in preaching and practice.

The book concludes with a summary of the argument and a call for Korean-American Reformed theologians to embrace the doctrine of union with Christ as a way to address the challenges facing their theological tradition.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the doctrine of union with Christ in Calvin's theology or in Korean-American Reformed theology. It is a well-researched and clearly written book that makes a significant contribution to the field of Reformed theology.