The Christ of the Prophets

by O. Palmer Robertson

Publisher:

P&R

, 2008

Overview

In this abridged version of The Christ of the Prophets, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary writings.

After examining the origins of prophetism, the prophets’ call, and their proclamation and application of law and covenant, Robertson devotes special attention to the biblical-theological significance of the exile. Viewing that phenomenon through the lens of several prophets, he draws our focus to the glorious restoration of God’s people in Christ.

Contents

Top Highlights

“This restoration is possible only because law is administered through the covenant. Not because the chastened nation achieves a meritorious righteousness that earns for itself a restoration to God’s favor, but only because of the priority of grace in the covenant may the nation expect fulfilment of the promise that they shall return to the land they have lost.” (Page 89)

“As prophets, they were called first and foremost to speak, and by their speaking to demand repentance from the transgression of God’s law, and faith in God’s word of grace.” (Page 2)

“The true prophet sent from the Lord spoke out of a sense of necessity similar to the compulsion expressed by the apostle Paul: ‘For necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is me if I preach not the gospel’ (1 Cor. 9:16*). According to Jeremiah, God’s word was like fire in his bones (Jer. 20:7–9; cf. 5:14). He lived under compulsion to speak in order to be relieved from the burning sensation caused by the Lord’s word.” (Page 60)

“The word of the prophet does not involve primarily a prediction regarding future events. Moses’ main task in delivering the law at Sinai was not to predict the future, but to declare God’s will as it was revealed to him. Not a single prediction is found in the ‘ten words,’ the heart of the revelation communicated through Moses.” (Page 12)

“The inability of the people to hear the word of the Lord” (Page 179)

Product Details

• Title: The Christ of the Prophets
• Author: O. Palmer Robertson
• Edition: Abridged edition
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Prophets › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Prophets › Biblical teaching
• ISBNs: 9781596380660, 9780875525648, 1596380667, 0875525644
• Resource ID: LLS:CHRISTPROPHETS
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:39:15Z

About O. Palmer Robertson

O. Palmer Robertson gained his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary and his Master's and Doctorate from Union Theological Seminary, Virginia. Dr. Robertson was active in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church in America and has worked in various church ministries as well as seminary teaching. He has numerous books in print, including Psalms in Congregational Celebration. He is a frequent lecturer and conference speaker in Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America.