This forward movement in scriptural narrative is twinned with an inherent purpose or teleology. Neither the eschatology nor the teleology in Scripture must ever be separated from our reading of the Bible as biblical theology.
Review: The Words of the Covenant, Volume 1
This is a review of the book The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology Volume 1 – Old Testament Expectation, by Dr. Paul Martin Henebury, published by Xulon Press Elite (Paperback 467 Pages).
Some Background
I came across Paul Henebury many years ago through his blog “Dr. Reluctant.” He refers to himself as “A Reluctant Dispensationalist.” To find out why, you’ll have to look it up for yourself. One of the things he states is that,
Any approach to theology must be concerned with only one thing—its adequacy as an explanation of the whole Bible.
Editor’s Pick: 6 Books on Biblical Theology
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“Here are six recent resources about biblical theology that will help Christians appreciate both the individual threads and the big picture of God’s Word.” - TGC
What’s the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology?
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“Because biblical theology is the discipline that seeks to understand the entire canon as God’s word, we cannot draw legitimate theological conclusions from Scripture apart from it. In other words, biblical theology serves as the biblical warrant for systematic theology.” - Christ Over All
Biblical Theology (and the God of Mission): Reading the Bible as Intended
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“Much confusion exists as to what biblical theology is. Various treatments of the subject posit anywhere from three to five competing definitions, some paragraphs long. Even liberal scholars have forwarded their own definition.” - BJU Seminary
The Bible as Story (Part 1)
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“Given how fundamental and universal the concept of story is, it seems remarkable that the nearly universal emphasis on viewing Scripture as a storyline is a relatively recent development in biblical theological studies. And yet the basic idea has actually been around for a long time.” - Theology in 3D
‘The Words of the Covenant’ – Volume 2 Is Now Available
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“I don’t think it’s much of a secret, but the NT volume of The Words of the Covenant is now available to be purchased. So far the paperback and E-book versions are available” - Paul Henebury
Review – The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology (Volume I – Old Testament Expectation)
Review: The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology (Volume I – Old Testament Expectation) by Paul Martin Henebury, Maitland, Florida: Xulon Press Elite, 467 pages; reviewed by Ed Vasicek
Love Biblical Theology, but Don’t Neglect Systematic Theology
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“…current intrachurch debates have exposed a theological vulnerability in a too-dominant biblical theology. Believers today know far too little of all that God says about the issues we face.” - TGC
Paul Hennebury's book is out: The Words of the Covenant: A Biblical Theology
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“I got my advance copies in the mail a couple of weeks ago. It was a strange feeling looking down at the thing I had spent over five years writing and nearly twelve years studying.” - Paul Hennebury
