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CHRIST OF THE CONSUMMATION: The Testimony of the Four Gospels - Volume I
O. PALMER ROBERTSON w/ Foreword by D.A. Carson w/ a Further Word from Richard Gaffin
A NEW TESTAMENT BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: Volume One- The Testimony of the Four Gospels
At the moment when Jesus entered the realm of redemptive history, God’s people and the hurting world needed no further promises or prophecies. The one thing they lacked was fulfillment—they needed the promised Messiah and his consummate kingdom to come.
Noted theologian O. Palmer Robertson’s three-volume The Christ of the Consummation explores progressive revelation across the redemptive history of the New Testament. The first volume, The Testimony of the Four Gospels, emphasizes the eyewitness character of the four men who attest to the supernatural in-breaking of the Christ. In the rich tapestry of the Gospels, we see Christ overcome the powers of Satan, gradually unveil his identity by words and works, call and commission disciples, die on the cross, be raised, and ascend to heaven. By each witnessing distinctive aspects of the coming of the King and the establishment of his kingdom, the gospel writers boldly describe a new phase in redemptive revelation.
"But many questions may be legitimately asked: Is it actually possible to uncover a progression of revelation across the few years of the apostolic age? What newness in terms of progressive revelation may be found in the theology of the various Gospel writers? What distinctive contribution to new covenant biblical theology emerges in the preaching of the apostles as found in the book of Acts? Does a historical progression of revelation exist in the various writings of the apostle Paul? How is the epistle to the Hebrews to be viewed in terms of the progression of new covenant revelation? What is the distinctive place of the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude? What unique message in terms of the progression of revelation emerges in the book of Revelation?
The present study could not possibly provide satisfactory answers to all these questions. But it may be able to give basic responses to many of these questions, which in turn may stimulate fresh perspectives on the glorious process of the unfolding of new covenant revelation. Vos himself describes the “desirable fruit of the study of Biblical Theology” as “the new life and freshness which it gives to the old truth, showing it in all its historic vividness and reality.”8 May the Lord of the covenants new and old continue to pour out his illuminating Spirit on the unsearchable riches of his Word to his own glorification." -from the Preface by Robertson
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Analytical Outline
Foreword by D.A. Carson
A Further Word by Richard Gaffin
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Preliminary Revelations
3. The Self-Testimony of Jesus
4. Jesus: His Life and Ministry
5. The Progressive Revelation of the Kingdom of God in the Gospels
6. Jesus: His Death, Burial, Resurrection, and Ascension
7. The Gospel Theologians
A. The Synoptic Gospels
1. The Synoptic Gospels in their United Witness
2. The Gospel of Mark: Its Distinctive Witness
3. The Gospel of Matthew: Its Distinctive Witness
4. The Gospel of Luke: Its Distinctive Witness
B. The Gospel of John: Its Distinctive Witness
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of Scripture
Index of Subjects and Names
ENDORSEMENTS
“I like [this book] enormously. At last, a biblical theologian who simultaneously loves systematic theology and clearly sees the wisdom and insight of Vos’s approach.” —D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Emeritus
“[Robertson’s] overall structure . . . is a model for what a biblical theology of the Gospels, true to their ultimate divine author, should be.” —Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Westminster Theological Seminary, Emeritus
“Robertson continues . . . his . . . magnificent contribution to biblical theology by carefully and powerfully unpacking the Bible’s covenantal story centered in Christ. One of the most helpful books I have read on the Gospels. It is a must-read.” —Stephen J. Wellum, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Robertson extends his magisterial, decades-long biblical-theological project into the New Testament. Clear-eyed in method and rich in exegetical insight, it gathers the fruit of a lifetime of reflection on the text of the Gospels.” —Guy Prentiss Waters, Reformed Theological Seminary
“While we have always known Dr. Robertson to be a whole-Bible theologian, it is impossible not to be in awe of the fact that . . . he now offers us [this book]. . . . It is a remarkable achievement, fitly crowning a life of deep devotion to Christ, the Scriptures, the church, and his students—and all soli Deo gloria.” —Sinclair B. Ferguson, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Robertson presents Jesus with historical savvy, exegetical skill, and theological depth. . . . This volume breaks new ground conceptually and models creative exposition of the Gospels’ details as well as their overarching sweep. It gloriously succeeds in pioneering a fresh redemptive-historical presentation of the diverse yet unified four-Gospel witness.” —Robert W. Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminary
“Robertson is a gift to the church, and few possess such biblical-theological acumen wedded to a heart to serve Christ. This volume skillfully traces the climax of God’s dealings with his people and creation. It remains accessible to laypeople, yet satisfies the appetite of seasoned pastors and teachers.” —Benjamin L. Gladd, Reformed Theological Seminary
“This book is the perfect companion to expository preachers and teachers of the Gospels, as well as every other student of the Bible who desires to grow in both knowledge and devotion to Christ.” —Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is the founder of Consummation Ministries. Previously, he was director and principal of African Bible University in Uganda and taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary. He has also served for many years as a teaching elder in various pastoral roles.
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