Peter J. Gentry - Gods Kingdom Through Gods Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology

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Gentry and Wellum offer a third way, a via media, between covenant theology and dispensationalism, arguing that both of these theological systems are not informed sufficiently by biblical theology. Certainly we cannot understand the Scriptures without comprehending the whole counsel of God, and here we find incisive exegesis and biblical theology at its best. This book is a must-read and will be part of the conversation for many years to come.

Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Gods Kingdom through Gods Covenants is hermeneutically sensitive, exegetically rigorous, and theologically richa first-rate biblical theology that addresses both the message and the structure of the whole Bible from the ground up. Gentry and Wellum have produced what will become one of the standard texts in the field. For anyone who wishes to tread the path of biblical revelation, this text is a faithful guide.

Miles V. Van Pelt, Alan Belcher Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages and Director, Summer Institute for Biblical Languages, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi

This is not the first volume that has attempted to mediate the dispensational/covenant theology divide, but it may be the culminating presentation of that discussionjust as Bach was not the first Baroque composer but its highest moment. Gods Kingdom through Gods Covenants should be read by all parties, but I wont be surprised to learn in twenty years that this volume provided the foundation for how a generation of anyone who advocates regenerate church membership puts their Bible together.

Jonathan Leeman, Editorial Director, 9Marks; author, Church and the Surprising Offense of Gods Love

Gentry and Wellum have provided a welcome addition to the current number of books on biblical theology. What makes their contribution unique is the marriage of historical exegesis, biblical theology, and systematic theology. Gods Kingdom through Gods Covenants brims with exegetical insights, biblical theological drama, and sound systematic theological conclusions. Particularly important is the viable alternative they offer to the covenantal and dispensational hermeneutical frameworks. I enthusiastically recommend this book!

Stephen G. Dempster, Professor of Religious Studies, Crandall University

The relationship between the covenants of Scripture is rightly considered to be central to the interpretation of the Bible. That there is some degree of continuity is obvious, for it is the same Godthe God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as well as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christwho has revealed himself and his will in the covenants. That there is, however, also significant discontinuity also seems patent since Scripture itself talks about a new covenant, with the old one passing away. What has changed and what has not? Utterly vital questions to which this new book by Gentry and Wellum give satisfying and sound answers. Because of the importance of this subject and the exegetical and theological skill of the authors, their answers deserve a wide hearing. Highly recommended!

Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Gods Kingdom through Gods Covenants is directly applicable to a pastor faithfully seeking understanding of Gods Word as it reveals the structure that supports the narrative of Gods message. The study of the covenants provides a framework for understanding and applying the message of the Bible to life in the new covenant community. I have found this study enriching for pastoral ministry.

Joseph Lumbrix, Pastor, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Willisburg, Kentucky

GODS KINGDOM
through
GODS COVENANTS

A CONCISE BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

PETER J. GENTRY AND
STEPHEN J. WELLUM

Gods Kingdom through Gods Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology

Copyright 2015 by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum

Published by Crossway

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Cover image: The Tower of Babel, 1563, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria/The Bridgeman Art Library.

First printing 2015

Printed in the United States of America

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are the authors translations.

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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-4191-9
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Gentry, Peter John.

Kingdom through covenant : a biblical-theological understanding of the covenants / Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum.

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