According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible
by Graeme Goldsworthy
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The massive diversity and complexity of the Bible can make it a daunting project for anyone to tackle. Getting a grasp on the unity of the Bible, its central message from Genesis to Revelation, helps immensely in understanding the meaning of any one book or passage. That is the goal of this book by Graeme Goldsworthy.How do the Old and New Testaments fit together?What is the point of biblical theology?What is the overall story of the Bible?What difference does it make?Goldsworthy answers show more these questions with an integrated theology of both Old and New Testaments that avoids unnecessary technicalities. Concise, pithy chapters featuring dozens of charts, highlighted summaries and study questions make According to Plan an enormously useful book for understanding how the Bible fits together as the unfolding story of God's plan for salvation. show lessTags
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Decent introduction to biblical theology. Basically, it is an overview of the biblical storyline. Introduces themes and motifs satisfactorily. There are several points which seem to be contrived and unnecessary. If aimed towards a lay audience, some of these parts can be removed (i.e. the discussion of the original composition dates of the creation account) since it may lead to confusion to those unfamiliar with the debates.
Outstanding book, a good intro to bibtheo, useful for small group studies as well.
Great introduction to each book in the Bible and the unity of the Bible
Hard to follow/understand, maybe just me.
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Along with Goldsworthy, the affirmation that both expositors and hearers should have a big-picture understanding of the Bible can be made. However, for this reviewer, The Greatness of the Kingdom by Alva J. McClain, which begins at Genesis 1 and works forward and takes the OT prophecies literally, is a better starting point for both congregants than According to Plan.
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Graeme Goldsworthy, formerly Lecturer in Old Testament Studeis at Moore Theological College is Associate Minister of St. Stephen's, Coorparoo, Brisbane.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2002-10-10
- First words
- [Preface] A while ago an acquaintance of mine urged me to write a biblial theology for ordinary Christians.
[Introduction] This guide is written for those who have not had any formal theological education.
There is nothing like feeling that if something is enough of a problem to you, you become motivated to read about it. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)[Preface] It is my deep conviction that every part of the Bible is given its fullest meaning by the saving work of Christ, who restores a sinful, fallen creation and makes all things new.
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)[Introduction] I have therefore retained a limited use of the generic term "man".
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