Cruciformity ―

The Foundational Paradigm for Discipleship

Note that this thesis is based on Conformed to His Death=LIFE!  (See next page.)

Title Page

Abstract

CONTENTS:

Part I -- Introduction and Definitions

     A. The Cross as a Metaphor 1

     B. Cruciform / Cruciformity 2

     C. The Paradigm of the Cross 4

     Table I ― Likeness to Jesus = Cruciformity 7

Part II ― Scriptural Studies on Cruciformity

    1. The Glories of the Cross and of Cruciformity

     2. Cruciformity ― The Father’s Ultimate Intention

     3. Cruciformity in “Following” Jesus

     4. Cruciformity and Baptism

     5. Cruciformity ― The Meaning and Goal of “Salvation”

     6. Cruciformity = God’s Righteousness and Ours

     7. The Cruciformity of Faith

     8. Cruciformity as a Bond-Slave

     9. Cruciformity in Christ’s Incarnation and Humility

   10. Cruciformity of the Christ Within Us

   11. Brokenness Releases the Glory of Cruciformity

   12. Becoming Cruciform by Eating His Body, Drinking His Blood

   13. Cruciformity Defines Christian Maturity

   14. The Kingdom of God = A Kingdom of Cruciformity

   15. Cruciformity = VICTORY!.

   16. Cruciform Glory Will Fill the Earth

Part III ― Conclusion

Appendix ― Other Possible Study Topics

Bibliography