Dr. Camden Bucey and Dr. Marcus Mininger guide students through Richard B. Gaffin Jr.’s landmark work in Reformed biblical theology, Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology. Walking chapter by chapter through Gaffin’s argument, the course helps readers grasp why Christ’s resurrection is foundational to Paul’s understanding of salvation, redemptive history, and the Christian life.

Rather than offering a technical review, the course functions as a guided theological conversation, building upon Gaffin’s central insight that redemption is inseparable from resurrection life in union with the risen Christ. Along the way, students will consider the relationship between redemption accomplished and redemption applied, the already-and-not-yet shape of the believer’s resurrection, and the significance of Christ as firstfruits, firstborn from the dead, and life-giving Spirit. The result is a richer understanding of Paul’s soteriology—one that strengthens assurance, serves preaching and teaching, and reorients the believer’s hope toward the glory already secured in the risen and exalted Lord.

All page references to the course text correspond to Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Resurrection and Redemption: A Study in Paul’s Soteriology, 2nd ed. (P&R, 1987).