Paul S Jeon

2 Timothy offers a fresh approach to the letter through the use of an innovative chiastic outline. Interacting with the most insightful voices from the past and present, this commentary reflects on the ""aftermath"" of 1 Timothy, pondering the question of endurance in the face of apostasy: What do you do when you lose after having done everything possible to pursue righteousness? The apostle answers this question from a uniquely personal and richly theological perspective, offering wisdom equally applicable to all today that aspire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy offers a fresh approach to the letter through the use of an innovative chiastic outline. Interacting with the most insightful voices from the past and present, this commentary reflects on the ""aftermath"" of 1 Timothy, pondering the question of endurance in the face of apostasy: What do you do when you lose after having done everything possible to pursue righteousness? The apostle answers this question from a uniquely personal and richly theological perspective, offering wisdom equally applicable to all today that aspire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus.

The extraordinary will come through the regular practice of the ordinary. This holds true for so many things in life--including the work of gospel-ministry. The world will know the risen and exalted Lord when his people commit anew to the seemingly ordinary work of making peace. This devotional is an extended reflection on Paul's Letter to Philemon. Readers will be both moved and instructed in their call to serve as God's peacemakers. There is perhaps no greater need today among those who profess Christ as Lord and Savior than a renewed commitment to facilitate reconciliation in our divided world. ""Paul Jeon demonstrates the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor in this excellent daily devotional study of Paul's letter to Philemon. Dr. Jeon is faithful to the divinely inspired text while drawing out practical lessons for our relationships with fellow Christians today."" --James Anderson, Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary ""In our union with Jesus Christ we are reconciled to God. We are likewise called to pursue reconciliation with others. Philemon lays bare this calling in real time and space. Thank you Rev. Jeon for leading us through this letter in a deliberate devotion to God as we seek his grace to be ministers of reconciliation."" -- Irwyn L. Ince, GraceDC Institute for Cross-Cultural Mission Paul S. Jeon is the lead pastor of NewCity, Visiting Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and the author of several books, including A New King, 1 Timothy, Empowered by Joy, and True Faith.

The summons to live a radical life for God has led us away from doing the very basic things he has commanded. Instead of changing the world, our Lord Jesus calls us to change the way we approach relationships. Specifically, he challenges us to pursue reconciliation. Unreconciled: The New Norm invites Christians, especially those who are busy seeking to do great things for a great God, to remember the command ""to go and be reconciled"" and to renew their commitment to live in obedience to the things God has revealed. Perhaps by pursuing the seemingly ordinary, we will see God do extraordinary things in our pursuit to create cultures of reconciliation. ""Paul Jeon delivers a weighty message in this little book, based on a short letter of Paul to Philemon. . . . The message of forgiveness and reconciliation is not an outdated ideal, but an echo of the Gospel mandate that is relevant in all ages for all peoples. How we long for a true community today as ever But it will never come, the author reminds us, until we are willing to engage the Gospel that points us to follow the self-denying and cross-bearing love of Jesus Christ."" --S. Steve Park, Westminster Theological Seminary, Glenside, Pennsylvania ""Our lives are full of conflict. This is painfully clear at the cultural level, where we live in an age of outrage and polarization. . . . In Unreconciled Dr. Jeon calls us to a more beautiful way. The gospel life is not free from conflict; instead, it is full of reconciliation, of relationships made right. In this book, profound Scriptural insights flow into concrete, actionable steps. Few authors combine such depth and practicality."" --James Forsyth, Senior Pastor, McLean Presbyterian Church Paul S. Jeon is the lead pastor of NewCity, Visiting Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and the author of several books, including A New King, 1 Timothy, Empowered by Joy, and True Faith.

The summons to live a radical life for God has led us away from doing the very basic things he has commanded. Instead of changing the world, our Lord Jesus calls us to change the way we approach relationships. Specifically, he challenges us to pursue reconciliation. Unreconciled: The New Norm invites Christians, especially those who are busy seeking to do great things for a great God, to remember the command ""to go and be reconciled"" and to renew their commitment to live in obedience to the things God has revealed. Perhaps by pursuing the seemingly ordinary, we will see God do extraordinary things in our pursuit to create cultures of reconciliation. ""Paul Jeon delivers a weighty message in this little book, based on a short letter of Paul to Philemon. . . . The message of forgiveness and reconciliation is not an outdated ideal, but an echo of the Gospel mandate that is relevant in all ages for all peoples. How we long for a true community today as ever But it will never come, the author reminds us, until we are willing to engage the Gospel that points us to follow the self-denying and cross-bearing love of Jesus Christ."" --S. Steve Park, Westminster Theological Seminary, Glenside, Pennsylvania ""Our lives are full of conflict. This is painfully clear at the cultural level, where we live in an age of outrage and polarization. . . . In Unreconciled Dr. Jeon calls us to a more beautiful way. The gospel life is not free from conflict; instead, it is full of reconciliation, of relationships made right. In this book, profound Scriptural insights flow into concrete, actionable steps. Few authors combine such depth and practicality."" --James Forsyth, Senior Pastor, McLean Presbyterian Church Paul S. Jeon is the lead pastor of NewCity, Visiting Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and the author of several books, including A New King, 1 Timothy, Empowered by Joy, and True Faith.

A benevolent and wise king who puts his subjects before himself--who can find? The majority of rulers throughout history, up to the present age, live for their own comfort and glory. But there was one king who became a servant and died to save all his servants. He was a king like no other. This short book invites you to walk through the last two chapters of Luke's Gospel and encounter the risen Son who will give you the hope and purpose you have been searching for. ""This short yet thorough read will be helpful to Christians and skeptics. It will clarify your understanding of the puzzling final events in the life of Jesus and challenge you to respond. Read this book together with a friend who does or doesn't think Jesus matters "" --David Stephenson, executive pastor, McLean Presbyterian Church, McLean, Virginia ""In A New King, Paul Jeon uses his considerable scholarly gifts and pastoral instincts to give us a concise narrative of the end of Luke's gospel that is accessible, insightful, and compelling. In these pages, we encounter Jesus Christ in his essence and we are invited to reflect upon and wrestle with the claims of this king, regardless of where we find ourselves on the spiritual spectrum. I hope this book is widely read."" --Russ Whitfield, pastor, Grace Mosaic, Washington, DC Paul S. Jeon is the lead pastor of NewCity, Visiting Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and the author of several books, including 1 Timothy: A Charge to God's Missional Household, Empowered by Joy, and True Faith.

A benevolent and wise king who puts his subjects before himself--who can find? The majority of rulers throughout history, up to the present age, live for their own comfort and glory. But there was one king who became a servant and died to save all his servants. He was a king like no other. This short book invites you to walk through the last two chapters of Luke's Gospel and encounter the risen Son who will give you the hope and purpose you have been searching for. ""This short yet thorough read will be helpful to Christians and skeptics. It will clarify your understanding of the puzzling final events in the life of Jesus and challenge you to respond. Read this book together with a friend who does or doesn't think Jesus matters "" --David Stephenson, executive pastor, McLean Presbyterian Church, McLean, Virginia ""In A New King, Paul Jeon uses his considerable scholarly gifts and pastoral instincts to give us a concise narrative of the end of Luke's gospel that is accessible, insightful, and compelling. In these pages, we encounter Jesus Christ in his essence and we are invited to reflect upon and wrestle with the claims of this king, regardless of where we find ourselves on the spiritual spectrum. I hope this book is widely read."" --Russ Whitfield, pastor, Grace Mosaic, Washington, DC Paul S. Jeon is the lead pastor of NewCity, Visiting Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and the author of several books, including 1 Timothy: A Charge to God's Missional Household, Empowered by Joy, and True Faith.

One of the most controversial documents in the New Testament among modern scholarship today, 1 Timothy has been under close scrutiny from a literary and content perspective. From claims that the historic Paul did not author the letter, to the most pointed views that 1 Timothy is a misogynistic affront to women, there is no lack of excitement surrounding this ancient document. Incorporating the most recent advancements in New Testament scholarship, Jeon examines the letter from the perspective of its first-century audience. With meticulous precision, Jeon explains the rhetorical use of chiasms in the letter as the deliberate structuring device for its oral performance in the first century. Even more, Jeon shows how the use of chiasms in 1 Timothy impact its audience, shaping and informing their comprehension of the content and their intended response by the author. In refreshing fashion, Jeon's analysis invites and enables a modern audience in the twenty-first century to inch closer to hearing the performance of 1 Timothy and experiencing the author's presence from nearly two thousand years ago. ""In the third volume of this commentary, Jeon concludes a detailed analysis of the grammar, structure, and theology of 1 Timothy 5-6. Like its previous volumes, the careful reading by way of performative structure will benefit scholars of this remarkable letter and preachers alike."" --Timothy Milinovich, Associate Professor of Theology, Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois Paul S. Jeon (PhD, Catholic University of America) is visiting professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (DC), an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church in America, and lead pastor of NewCity Church. He is also the author of several books.

One of the most controversial documents in the New Testament among modern scholarship today, 1 Timothy has been under close scrutiny from a literary and content perspective. From claims that the historic Paul did not author the letter, to the most pointed views that 1 Timothy is a misogynistic affront to women, there is no lack of excitement surrounding this ancient document. Incorporating the most recent advancements in New Testament scholarship, Jeon examines the letter from the perspective of its first-century audience. With meticulous precision, Jeon explains the rhetorical use of chiasms in the letter as the deliberate structuring device for its oral performance in the first century. Even more, Jeon shows how the use of chiasms in 1 Timothy impact its audience, shaping and informing their comprehension of the content and their intended response by the author. In refreshing fashion, Jeon's analysis invites and enables a modern audience in the twenty-first century to inch closer to hearing the performance of 1 Timothy and experiencing the author's presence from nearly two thousand years ago. ""The second volume continues to provide a bountiful resource for reading 1 Timothy. Jeon unpacks rich theological insights through careful grammatical and lexical analysis which underscore the rhetorical structure and goals of 1 Timothy 3-4. Regardless of one's view on the letter's authenticity, Jeon's analysis provides ample material for pastors and students of 1 Timothy to engage anew the challenges early Christians found as members of God's household."" --Timothy Milinovich, Associate Professor of Theology, Director of Catholic Studies, Dominican University Paul S. Jeon (PhD, Catholic University of America) is visiting professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (DC), an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church in America, and lead pastor of NewCity Church. He is also the author of several books.

One of the most controversial documents in the New Testament among modern scholarship today, 1 Timothy has been under close scrutiny from a literary and content perspective. From claims that the historic Paul did not author the letter, to the most pointed views that 1 Timothy is a misogynistic affront to women, there is no lack of excitement surrounding this ancient document. Incorporating the most recent advancements in New Testament scholarship, Jeon examines the letter from the perspective of its first-century audience. With meticulous precision, Jeon explains the rhetorical use of chiasms in the letter as the deliberate structuring device for its oral performance in the first century. Even more, Jeon shows how the use of chiasms in 1 Timothy impact its audience, shaping and informing their comprehension of the content and their intended response by the author. In refreshing fashion, Jeon's analysis invites and enables a modern audience in the twenty-first century to inch closer to hearing the performance of 1 Timothy and experiencing the author's presence from nearly two thousand years ago. ""In his first volume of this detailed commentary on 1 Timothy, Jeon provides a dutiful close reading of 1:1--2:15 with attention to the letter's performance and the audience's reception. His overall structure of the letter and treatment of its units' chiastic structure offers many insights and benefits for scholars of 1 Timothy, and pastors will find excellent material for preaching on the church's mission and their own charge to lead within God's household."" --Timothy Milinovich, Associate Professor of Theology, Director of Catholic Studies, Dominican University ""Jeon's careful attention to the linguistic and literary contours of the text enhances his exposition of this pastoral epistle and reveals fresh insights into the structure of the argument. Taken as a whole, this multi-volume series represents a significant contribution to the study of 1 Timothy."" --John Scott Redd, Jr., President and Associate Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. Paul S. Jeon is visiting professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary (DC), an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church in America, and lead pastor of NewCity Church. He is also the author of several books.