God Dwells among Us: A Biblical Theology of the Temple (Essential Studies in Biblical Theology | ESBT)
Overview
The temple has always been a source of rich scholarship and theological reflection, but what does it mean for the church’s ongoing mission in the world? G. K. Beale and Mitchell Kim examine temple theology throughout Scripture, exploring how this theme relates to Christian life and witness today. From Eden to the new Jerusalem, they argue, we are God’s temple on the earth, the firstfruits of the new creation.
Now part of the ESBT series, God Dwells Among Us bridges biblical theology and the needs of the church. God has always desired to dwell among us; now the church must follow its missional call to extend the borders of God's kingdom and take his presence to the ends of the earth.
Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd, explore the central or “essential” themes of the Bible’s grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1-3, authors explore the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemption history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an introduction to biblical theology.
- Bridges biblical theology and the needs of the church
- Inludes new discussion questions
- Explores the central themes of the Bible's grand storyline
- Foreword by Mary Dorinda Beale
- Series Preface
- Authors’ Preface
- Introduction
- Eden as a Temple
- Expanding Eden
- Eden Lost?
- Eden Remixed
- Eden Restored
- Eden Rebuilt
- Eden Expanding
- Eden’s Ministry
- Eden Completely Expanded
- “Why Haven’t I Seen This Before?”
- Concluding Practical Reflections
- Discussion Questions
Top Highlights
“the image of God was distorted by the entrance of sin in the world” (Page 19)
“In this chapter, we will explore how the prophets reiterate God’s purpose to establish and expand his presence in a new Edenic temple even after the exile. Israel’s return from exile is understood as a restoration of Eden (Is 51:3; Ezek 36:35; Joel 2:3).” (Page 52)
“J. R. R. Tolkien diagnoses the roots of our longing: ‘We all long for [Eden], and we are constantly glimpsing it: our whole nature at its best and least corrupted, its gentlest and most humane, is still soaked with a sense of ‘exile.’” (Page 5)
“At this time only one section of the temple will remain, which is the Holy of Holies covering the whole cosmos” (Page 121)
“We must get people to come to church, but we must also get the word of God to come to people” (Page 25)
- Title: God Dwells among Us: A Biblical Theology of the Temple (Essential Studies in Biblical Theology | ESBT)
- Authors: G. K. Beale, Mitchell M. Kim
- Series: Essential Studies in Biblical Theology
- Publisher: IVP Academic
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Logos Release Date: 2021
- Pages: 176
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Presence of God; Temple of God; Eden; Bible › Theology
- ISBNs: 9780830855360, 9780830855353, 9780830844142, 9780830880164, 9781783591916, 083085536X, 0830855351, 0830844147, 083088016X, 1783591919
- Resource ID: LLS:GODDWELLSAMONGUS
- Resource Type: text.monograph.biblical-theology
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-19T20:15:55Z
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