The Gospel and the Modern World: A Theological Vision for the Church (The Gospel Coalition)

by D. A. Carson

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2023

Overview

Thirty-Three Collected Essays from D. A. Carson

Biblical scholar D. A. Carson has contributed a tremendous amount to the field of evangelical thought, serving as cofounder of the Gospel Coalition, editor of the theological journal Themelios, and, beginning in 2022, as president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Reflecting on his esteemed career, Carson’s colleagues have gathered some of his best work in this warm, enriching collection.

The Gospel and the Modern World features 33 of Carson’s essays from Themelios on a wide range of topics, including his vision for the evangelical church, the authoritative word of God, Christ and culture, and Christian discipleship. It also includes articles from editor Brian J. Tabb, Andrew David Naselli, and Collin Hansen. Celebrating an illustrious, Christ-exalting career, this collection imparts years of experience and Christian scholarship to a new generation of readers.

A Celebration of the Work of D. A. Carson: Marks Carson’s 2022 presidency of the Evangelical Theological Society and the 50th anniversary of Themelios

Informative: A valuable resource for pastors, seminary students, missionaries, and thoughtful Christians

Theologically Robust Articles: Includes 33 essays previously published in Themelios, the journal that Carson led as general editor from 2008 to 2018

Key Features

• Provides a valuable resource for pastors, seminary students, missionaries, and thoughtful Christians
• Imparts years of experience and Christian scholarship to a new generation of readers
• Features 33 of Carson’s essays from Themelios on a wide range of topics

Contents

Part 1: Theological Formation and Vision for the Church

• Chapter 1: Carson’s Formation and Theological Method (Naselli)
• Chapter 2: Prophetic from the Center: Carson’s Vision for TGC (Hansen)
• Chapter 3: Should Pastors Today Still Care about the Reformation? (2017)
• Chapter 4: Why the Local Church Is More Important than TGC, White Horse Inn, 9Marks, and Maybe Even ETS (2015)

Part 2: Reflections on the Gospel

• Chapter 5: The Gospel and Its Effects (2009)
• Chapter 6: The Hole in the Gospel (2013)
• Chapter 7: What Are Gospel Issues? (2014)

Part 3: Reflections on the Bible and Biblical Theology

• Chapter 8: When Did the Church Begin? (2016)
• Chapter 9: The Beauty of Biblical Balance (2012)
• Chapter 10: Subtle Ways to Abandon the Authority of Scripture in Our Lives (2017)
• Chapter 11: “But That’s Just Your Interpretation” (2019)
• Chapter 12: Kingdom, Ethics, and Individual Salvation (2013)
• Chapter 13: A Biblical Theology of Education (2021)
• Chapter 14: The Changing Face of Words (2018)
• Chapter 15: One of the Saddest Texts in the OT (2022)

Part 4: Reflections on Christ and Culture

• Chapter 16: Do Not Be Conformed to the World (2008)
• Chapter 17: Words and Deeds (2008)
• Chapter 18: Contrarian Reflections on Individualism (2010)
• Chapter 19: The Postmodernism That Refuses to Die (2018)
• Chapter 20: More Examples of Intolerant Tolerance (2012)
• Chapter 21: As If Not: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 7 (2013)
• Chapter 22: Polemical Theology (2009)
• Chapter 23: Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me: Reflections on Missions Today (2012)

Part 5: Reflections on Church Leadership

• Chapter 24: Some Reflections on Pastoral Leadership (2015)
• Chapter 25: Generational Conflict in Ministry (2011)
• Chapter 26: Seekest Thou Great Things for Thyself? (2016)
• Chapter 27: The Underbelly of Revival? Five Reflections on Various Failures in the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement (2014)
• Chapter 28: When Revival Comes (2018)
• Chapter 29: On Knowing When to Resign (2017)
• Chapter 30: Motivations to Appeal to in Our Hearers When We Preach for Conversion (2010)

Part 6: Reflections on Christian Discipleship

• Chapter 31: On Abusing Matthew 18 (2011)
• Chapter 32: On Disputable Matters (2014)
• Chapter 33: Perfectionisms (2010)
• Chapter 34: I’m So Grateful That I’m among the Elect (2020)
• Chapter 35: Spiritual Disciplines (2011)
• Chapter 36: Do the Work of an Evangelist (2014)

Product Details

• Title: The Gospel and the Modern World: A Theological Vision for the Church
• Author: D. A. Carson
• Series: The Gospel Coalition
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Logos Release Date: 2023
• Pages: 335
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Evangelicalism; Theology, Doctrinal
• ISBNs: 9781433590948, 9781433590962, 9781433590955, 1433590948, 1433590964, 1433590956
• Resource ID: LLS:GSPLMDRNGSPCLTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-11-10T15:12:42Z

About D. A. Carson

D.A. Carson (b. 1946) is one of the most respected New Testament scholars in the world. A respected teacher, author, and speaker, he is currently research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the president of The Gospel Coalition. He has served as pastor of Richmond Baptist Church and as the first dean of the seminary of Northwest Baptist Theological College, now known as Northwest Baptist Seminary. Logos has collected his sermons—including audio—in the D.A. Carson Sermon Archive.

Carson lectures in academic and church settings around the world, and is the author of more than 50 books, including Exegetical Fallacies, Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John, The Gagging of God, Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12–14 and the Intolerance of Tolerance. He is the editor of the Pillar New Testament Commentary series, and coedited of the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament with G.K. Beale, and the Studies in New Testament Greek series with Stanley Porter. You can find more of Carson’s work in the Baker D.A. Carson Collection (15 vols.).