Sons in the Son: The Riches and Reach of Adoption in Christ

by David B. Garner

Publisher:

P&R

, 2016

Overview

Rarely addressed throughout church history, the doctrine of adoption has seen fresh attention in recent years. Although valuable, contemporary studies have focused primarily on etymological, cultural, and pastoral considerations, giving little to no attention to vital systematic theological concerns. In this groundbreaking work, Professor David Garner examines the function of adoption in Pauline thought: its relationship to the doctrines of Christ, the Holy Spirit, eschatology, and union with Christ, as well as its primary place among the other benefits of salvation. Adoption frames Pauline soteriology, Garner argues, and defines the Trinitarian, familial context of redemption in Christ, the Son of God. Properly understood, adoption’s paradigm-shifting implications extend deep and far.

Product Details

• Title: Sons in the Son: The Riches and Reach of Adoption in Christ
• Author: David B. Garner
• Publisher: P&R
• Print Publication Date: 2016
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 366
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. Epistles of Paul › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Adoption (Theology)
• ISBNs: 9781629950723, 9781629950730, 9781629950747, 1629950726, 1629950734, 1629950742
• Resource ID: LLS:SONSINTHESON
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:04:41Z

About David B. Garner

Adjunct Faculty, Philadelphia College of the Bible, 1998-1999; Pastoral assistant and scholar in residence, Proclamation Presbyterian Church, 2001-2003; Director, Theological Education for Eastern Europe, 2003-2007; Adjunct Professor, Geneva College, 2007; Vice President for Alumni Relations and Educational Advancement, Westminster, 2007-2008; Vice President for Advancement, 2008; Westminster,2007. Contributor: Resurrection and Eschatology: Essays in Honor of Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.; The Practical Calvinist