Transformation An International Journal of Holistic Mission Studies· 2026Q1
Pauline theology, violence and ecclesial reconstruction in Africa: Justice, peace, and reconciliation as Gospel praxis
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Pauline theology provides a framework for addressing injustice, conflict, and fragmentation in Africa, proposing justice as reordered relationships, peace as Christ-rooted harmony, and reconciliation as active identity restoration.
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- Pauline theology's relevance to African sociopolitical crises is explored through exegesis of Romans 5, 2 Corinthians 5, Ephesians 2, and Philippians 4.
- Paul's vision of justice, peace, and reconciliation is presented as both spiritual and social, requiring personal transformation and communal responsibility.
- A framework is proposed: justice as reordered relationships, peace as Christ-rooted communal harmony, and reconciliation as active identity restoration.
- This framework aims to equip the African Church for transformative work, prophetic witness, and practical public engagement.
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Abstract
Across Africa, persistent challenges of injustice, conflict, and social fragmentation call for robust theological engagement. This paper explores the relevance of Pauline theology for addressing these crises, focusing on the interrelated themes of justice, peace, and reconciliation. Through an exegesis of key Pauline texts, including Romans 5, 2 Corinthians 5:16– 21, Ephesians 2:11–22, and Philippians 4:2–3, the study demonstrates that Paul's vision is both spiritual and social, encompassing personal transformation and communal responsibility. By engaging African sociopolitical realities and communal values such as ubuntu, the paper proposes a holistic ecclesial and societal framework: justice as the reordering of relationships in alignment with God's purposes; peace as communal harmony rooted in Christ; and reconciliation as the active restoration of fractured identities. This framework equips the African Church to embody God's transformative work, providing both prophetic witness and practical engagement in public life.
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