Hidden with Christ in God: A Theology of Colossians and Philemon (New Testament Theology)
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Overview
An Introduction to the Theology of Colossians and Philemon by Kevin W. McFadden
Is our hope in the gospel of Christ sufficient for our every need? After reflecting on this question during periods of difficult earthly circumstances, Paul wrote two letters to the church at Colossae to express the hidden hope “laid up for you in heaven” (Colossians 1:5) and found in the person of Christ.
In this volume of the New Testament Theology series, author Kevin W. McFadden focuses on the specific teachings of Paul to examine the theology and themes of Colossians (walking in Christ) and Philemon (welcoming our brothers). While reading this comprehensive yet concise study, believers will learn what it means to live a Christ-centered life as they explore Christ as hope, our knowledge of God, and our life above in heaven and here on earth.
Part of the New Testament Theology Series: Other volumes include The Joy of Hearing; United to Christ, Walking in the Spirit; The Beginning of the Gospel; and more
Ideal for Anyone Wanting to Study the Bible More Deeply: Perfect for pastors, seminarians, college students, and laypeople
Written by Kevin W. McFadden: Professor and author of Faith in the Son of God
- Examines the themes of walking in Christ and welcoming our brothers
- Focuses on what it means to live a Christ-centered life
- Explores Christ as hope, our knowledge of God, and our life above in heaven and here on earth
- Preface
- Prologue: Hope in Difficult Circumstances
- Chapter 1: Christ, Our Hope
- Chapter 2: Christ, God’s Son
- Chapter 3: Christ, Our Life Above
- Chapter 4: Christ, Our Life Below
- Chapter 5: Hope for Philemon and Onesimus
- Epilogue: Hope for Paul
Kevin McFadden has written a clear, accessible, exegetically faithful, and theologically rich book on Colossians and Philemon, pointing us as readers to our ultimate hope in Christ. Those who read this book may not agree with each of McFadden’s exegetical moves or with every theological insight, but readers should draw much encouragement from the important theme in his exposition that the believer’s life is indeed hidden in Christ.
—Jarvis J. Williams, Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Christ is our preeminent hope! Kevin McFadden demonstrates the reality of this grand statement from Colossians and Philemon. More importantly though, he exegetically, theologically, and pastorally applies this divine reality to our daily life ‘in Christ.’ We live in a new realm, one inaugurated by the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of our God and King, Jesus Christ, who is not only preeminent but also sufficient. We have everything we need in him during our pilgrimage here on earth: faith, love, and hope—even in the most dire circumstances. What McFadden shows his readers is the glorious power of a hope-filled gospel that definitively proves one thing: ‘No one is without hope, and we should never give up hope.’ This book will water the garden of your heart with Christ, the hope of glory.
—David E. Briones, Associate Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary
- Title: Hidden with Christ in God: A Theology of Colossians and Philemon
- Author: Kevin McFadden
- Series: New Testament Theology
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Pages: 111
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Hope › Religious aspects--Christianity; Jesus Christ
- ISBNs: 9781433576560, 9781433576591, 9781433576577, 1433576562, 1433576597, 1433576570
- Resource ID: LLS:HDDNCHRSTTSTMTH
- Resource Type: Monograph
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