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This collection of essays has been written in honor of one who has exemplified a faithful journey of seeking to become like Jesus Christ through service and scholarship. Rev. Floyd Timothy Cunningham has had a distinguished 40-year career at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary serving in many capacities. He is known both for his scholarship and spirituality, which exude gentleness, generosity, and Chrlstlikeness.His enduring concern as a minister of the gospel and professor of church history has been to see those who come to the seminary grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. This book explores Christian spirituality from the many perspectives represented by those who have taught, studied, or been Involved in the administration at APNTS.Dr. Floyd T. Cunningham is Professor of Church History and former President and Academic Dean at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary; He studied under Timothy L Smith, graduating from Johns Hopkins with a Ph.D. in church history. He is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, a distinguished scholar, and author of many books and articles.David A. Ackerman (Ph.D. Iliff and the University of Denver) Is the Academic Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary In Manila, Philippines.

Scholars have long debated over the authorship and significance of the Pastoral Epistles-1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. From authorship by Paul himself to authorship by persons unknown writing in the spirit of Paul, the range of scholarly opinion is wide and

The divine mystery, as interpreted by Paul, offers transformation. The believer who identifies with the death and resurrection of Christ by putting to death the old way of life (Rom 6:5-11; Gal 2:20) enters into a new sphere of influence characterized by intimate fellowship with Christ. One who is in this sphere is free from the snare of Adam and the world and is no longer bound by the power of sin and death. The divine mystery also offers a new source of power by the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Spirit brings gifts to those in Christ that enable them to function as community. The highest and most significant of these is love which brings diversity together into unity. The indicative is that the Spirit graces believers with love. The imperative is that they should follow after the example of Paul, and hence Christ, in loving others. The divine Spirit is described as holy and makes holiness possible for those in Christ. The indicative is that fellowship with Christ is possible because of redemption. The imperative is that Christ demands loyalty which cannot be shared with any other, particularly with prostitutes who represent the ways of the world or idols that open doors for demons. --from the Conclusion