Salvation is the fundamental concept of Paul’s theology but salvation, even as present experience, can be understood only when it is viewed in an eschotological perspective. Paul’s doctrine of man derives its dimension of depth from his eschatology. To interpret human experience in mere psychological terms is superficial. Man is flesh and spirit but these are cosmic powers. Corresponding to them are the antitheses: grace versus law, spirit versus letter, new covenant versus old covenant, freedom versus slavery. Existence is determined by who is Lord. Everyone is caught in a change of aeons, in the transition of dominion from the principalities and powers of the present age to the rule of Christ. Man in the present fallen world is flesh, but the Spirit of the risen and exalted Christ comes …