Paul’s concept of freedom has been grossly misunderstood and misinterpreted over the centuries. This book attempts to find the sources that influence the Apostle in his writings, especially few selected texts on the concept of freedom in order to bring the true meaning of freedom to its original conception. It also assesses few biblical scholars’ views and employs primarily literary criticism or grammatical and exegetical approach to selected passages of Pauline letters to bring to light the true intention of the author and the clear meaning of the texts.This will help readers to find true interpretation of the biblical texts which concern with freedom. The book also underscores that Paul’s concept of freedom when understood in its true meaning can be revolutionary in people’s thinking, relationship, concept of co-existing together, regional or world peace,and will strengthen their social ethics as well. Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgement List of Abbreviation Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Scholars’ Appraisal: A Critique of Previous Works 2.1. Rudolf Bultmann 2.2. Heinrich Schleir 2.3. Hans Wedell 2.4. James D. G. Dunn 2.5. Peter Richardson 2.6. Troels Engberg-Pedersen Summary Chapter 3: Exegetical Study on the Selected Passages: Gal 5:1, 2-6, 13-15; 1 Cor 9:19-23; Rom 15:1-6 3.1. Maintaining Christian Freedom: Exegetical Study on Gal 5:1, 2-6, 13-15 3.1.1. Upholding Christian Freedom (5:1) 3.1.2. Freedom Through Faith in Love: Gal 5:2-6 3.1.2.1. Freedom Through Faith in Christ: Gal 5:2-4 3.1.2.2. Freedom to Love: Gal 5:5-6 3.1.3. Proper Exercise of Freedom (5:13-15) Summary 3.2. Freedom for Service: Exegetical Study on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 3.2.1. Freedom for Love (1 Cor 9:19) 3.2.2. Freedom of Adaptability (1 Cor 9:20-23) Summary 3.3. Christ’s Freedom a Model to Follow: Exegetical Study on Romans 15:1-6 3.3.1. Pleasing Others Better Than Oneself: Romans 15:1-2 3.3.2. The Model of Christ: 15:3-4 3.3.3. Unity: 15:5-6 Summary Chapter 4: Relevance of Pauline Freedom Today: The Implication of Paul’s Social Ethics 4.1. Paul’s View on Freedom 4.1.1. It is Not Political Freedom 4.1.2. It is Not Social Freedom 4.1.3. It is Freedom in Christ 4.2. Freedom and Obligation 4.2.1. Freedom from Self 4.2.2. Freedom as Service 4.3. Love, the Highest form of Freedom Summary Conclusion Bibliography Appendices About the Author: Paul’s concept of freedom has been grossly misunderstood and misinterpreted over the centuries. This book attempts to find the sources that influence the Apostle in his writings, especially few selected texts on the concept of freedom in order to bring the true meaning of freedom to its original conception. It also assesses few biblical scholars’ views and employs primarily literary criticism or grammatical and exegetical approach to selected passages of Pauline letters to bring to light the true intention of the author and the clear meaning of the texts.This will help readers to find true interpretation of the biblical texts which concern with freedom. The book also underscores that Paul’s concept of freedom when understood in its true meaning can be revolutionary in people’s thinking, relationship, concept of co-existing together, regional or world peace,and will strengthen their social ethics as well. Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgement List of Abbreviation Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Scholars’ Appraisal: A Critique of Previous Works 2.1. Rudolf Bultmann 2.2. Heinrich Schleir 2.3. Hans Wedell 2.4. James D. G. Dunn 2.5. Peter Richardson 2.6. Troels Engberg-Pedersen Summary Chapter 3: Exegetical Study on the Selected Passages: Gal 5:1, 2-6, 13-15; 1 Cor 9:19-23; Rom 15:1-6 3.1. Maintaining Christian Freedom: Exegetical Study on Gal 5:1, 2-6, 13-15 3.1.1. Upholding Christian Freedom (5:1) 3.1.2. Freedom Through Faith in Love: Gal 5:2-6 3.1.2.1. Freedom Through Faith in Christ: Gal 5:2-4 3.1.2.2. Freedom to Love: Gal 5:5-6 3.1.3. Proper Exercise of Freedom (5:13-15) Summary 3.2. Freedom for Service: Exegetical Study on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 3.2.1. Freedom for Love (1 Cor 9:19) 3.2.2. Freedom of Adaptability (1 Cor 9:20-23) Summary 3.3. Christ’s Freedom a Model to Follow: Exegetical Study on Romans 15:1-6 3.3.1. Pleasing Others Better Than Oneself: Romans 15:1-2 3.3.2. The Model of Christ: 15:3-4 3.3.3. Unity: 15:5-6 Summary Chapter 4: Relevance of Pauline Freedom Today: The Implication of Paul’s Social Ethics 4.1. Paul’s View on Freedom 4.1.1. It is Not Political Freedom 4.1.2. It is Not Social Freedom 4.1.3. It is Freedom in Christ 4.2. Freedom and Obligation 4.2.1. Freedom from Self 4.2.2. Freedom as Service 4.3. Love, the Highest form of Freedom Summary Conclusion Bibliography Appendices About the Author: Rev. Dr. Borsha Ngoruw Moyon is from Manipur, India belonging to Moyon Community. He worked previously at Kapaam Baptist Church as Staff (July 2013-2017). He pastored Manipur Christian Fellowship Delhi (MCFD) for two years (March 2018-May 2020). Currently he is pastoring Delhi Neighbour Church (DNC) in Delhi. He is editor of DNC monthly Journal as well. He did his MDIV study at Asia Evangelical College & Seminary (AECS), Bangalore in 2008; MTh (NT) from Hindustan Bible Institute & College, Chennai in 2013; and has completed his DMin at Wellspring International Christian University, Bangalore on 20th August 2022.