Man's Need for Salvation: Engaging Apocalyptic Paul | Sherif Fahim | Theo Global

Dr. Sherif Fahim (Egypt) considers the relation of theological anthropology to soteriology in presenting and assessing the anthropology of the Apocalyptic Paul school of thought. He examines the influential apocalyptic perspective in 20th-century New Testament scholarship, contrasting the existential emphasis of Rudolf Bultmann with the cosmic, liberation-focused theology of Ernst Käsemann and others. The video traces how apocalyptic readings view Paul’s anthropology, sin, and salvation, highlighting liberation from cosmic powers rather than individual guilt, and evaluates leading figures such as Christian Becker, Beverly Gaventa, and Douglas Campbell.  Fahim critically assesses the strengths and limitations of the apocalyptic school, especially its diminished focus on the forensic and penal dimensions of Christ’s atonement, and argues for an integrated understanding that upholds both cosmic liberation and the foundational, substitutionary work of Christ. This presentation is from Theo Global Middle East. PROPHET, PRIEST, AND KING - https://solamedia.org/theologytogether/ Get your copy of the first release of Theology Together, a five-volume theology series created in partnership with Zondervan featuring leading theologians from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Dr. SHERIF A. FAHIM is Professor and New Testament Chair at Alexandria School of Theology and the General Director of El-Soora Ministries in Egypt. He earned his PhD in Biblical Studies from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, having written his dissertation on Paul’s teaching on sanctification in Romans 6. 00:00 Apocalyptic Paul Theology Explained 04:54 Paul's Anthropology and Two Ages 09:51 Sin as Cosmic Power 12:16 Apocalyptic Perspective on Atonement 16:21 "Reinterpreting Justification and Atonement" 18:10 "Sin, Salvation, and New Creation" 24:45 "Justice, Judgment, and Christ's Death" 27:18 Paul's Gospel: Salvation Explained THEO GLOBAL  Theo Global annual symposiums gather brothers and sisters who teach theology in more than 70 seminaries and Bible colleges around the world. Our annual events include South Asia, East Africa, and the Middle East. We are working to expand to Southeast Asia and Latin America in the near future. https://solamedia.org/theoglobal/ FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/ WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. https://solamedia.org/