Last Things First: Unlocking Genesis with the Christ of Eschatology

by J. V. Fesko

Publisher:

Mentor

, 2007

Overview

We think that we know the first three chapters of the Bible well - Creation and the Fall, we say, knowingly. But have we ever stopped to consider that Jesus in the book of Revelation is called 'the last Adam' and the 'Alpha & Omega'? Should this make a difference to how we look at the first three chapters of Genesis?

Dr. John Fesko says that it does and that without seeing Christ and the end days, we cannot understand the first days. Over the controversies that surround these first three chapters he says 'there are many theologians who represent different schools of thought. Is there a better way to approach the opening chapters of Genesis in spite of the debate? The answer to that question is an unqualified, 'Yes'... The way through the impasse is to interpret Genesis in the manner presented in the New Testament. More specifically, one must interpret Genesis 1-3 in the light of Christ and Eschatology.' By doing this, John is able to explain this important portion of scripture from a holistic Christological viewpoint, one that is consistent throughout scripture. If you are tangled up on origins in Genesis then this may be your way through the maze.

Key Features

• Informs, instructs, and enlightens to anyone interested in God's work of salvation
• Explains an important portion of scripture from a holistic Christological viewpoint
• Addresses biblical themes as God's purposes in creation, the relationship between creation and redemption, and the work of Christ

Contents

• Man in the Image of God
• The Garden-Temple of Eden
• The Covenant of Works
• Shadows and Types of the Second Adam
• The Work of the Second Adam
• The Sabbath

Praise for Last Things First

This rigourous application of a Christ centered interpretative method should be emulated in all of our studies of Scripture.

—New Horizons Magazine

The eschatological is an older strand in revelation than the soteric (Geerhardus Vos). Last Things First explores this insight, fundamental for a sound overall understanding of Scripture, with valuable insights of its own. With an extensive awareness of and reference to relevant literature, it addresses in a stimulating fashion issues that bear on such basic biblical themes as God's purposes in creation, the relationship between creation and redemption, and the work of Christ. While there is room to disagree at points, anyone interested in the biblical basis for covenant theology will read Fesko with great profit.

—Richard Gaffin, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The book is an informative, instructive and enlightening read for anyone interested in God's work of salvation. It is stimulating and pregnant with ideas for those engaged in preaching the good news. I would recommend the book highly.

—Scottish Bulletin of Theology

Product Details

• Title: Last Things First: Unlocking Genesis 1–3 with the Christ of Eschatology
• Author: J. V. Fesko
• Publisher: Mentor
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 222
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Genesis, 1-3; Bible. O.T. Genesis, 1-3 Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Genesis, 1-3 Theology; Covenant theology; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Eschatology; Theology
• ISBNs: 9781845502294, 1845502299
• Resource ID: LLS:LSTTHNGSSCHTLGY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-01-09T17:24:55Z

About J. V. Fesko

J.V. Fesko is an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and is also academic dean and associate professor of systematic theology at Westminster Seminary California.