Prophet, Priest, Prince, and the Already, Not Yet: A Theology of the Kingdom of God in Dialogue with Dispensationalism and P. T. Forsyth
Ebook
Using the enigmatic theological expression of P. T. Forsyth, TK Dunn explores how a holistic and comprehensive interpretation of the threefold office of Christ undermines three critical areas of dispensational theology: the literal hermeneutic, disdain for the church catholic, and a convoluted interpretation of the end times focused on ethnic, corporate Israel. Interacting with liberalism as Forsyth's foil, and using the exegetical analysis of Scripture by G. E. Ladd, Dunn argues that the kingdom of God is not the human-driven utopia dreamed of by liberal scholars nor a dystopic, disconnected future realm exclusively for ethnic, corporate Israel; rather, the kingdom must be understood as the dominion of Christ's reign over a redeemed people who order their lives according to his gospel. Access to the kingdom, therefore, is open to all who are redeemed by the priestly work of Christ, submit to the king's constitution, and thereby live according to the prophetic proclamations of kingdom life.
“From the very beginnings of Christianity, the question of what is meant by the coming of the kingdom of God has preoccupied believers. In a sensitive way, TK Dunn draws on biblical and theological material to bring wisdom to troubled ecclesial, eschatological, and—even—political waters. There is much in here for pastors and professors alike to engage in relation to the history of the church, biblical theology, and systematics.”
—Tom Greggs, author of Breadth of Salvation: Rediscovering the Fullness of God’s Saving Work
“At a time in which ‘kingdom theology’ appears to be making a comeback, TK Dunn’s thesis is an important addition to the conversation. Leaning upon the cross-centered hermeneutics of Scottish theologian P.T. Forsyth, Dunn offers a robust critique of the dispensationalist eschatologies which have had such a significant impact on modern evangelicalism and arguably the modern world. What emerges is a rigorous, readable, and fascinating theological account of the church’s relationship to the past, present, and ongoing work of Christ as prophet, priest, and king.”
—Aaron P. Edwards, author of Taking Kierkegaard Back to Church: The Ecclesial Implications of the Gospel
- Title: Prophet, Priest, Prince, and the Already, Not Yet: A Theology of the Kingdom of God in Dialogue with Dispensationalism and P. T. Forsyth
- Author: TK Dunn
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666760729, 9781666760705, 1666760706, 9781666760712, 1666760714, 1666760722
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666760729
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-08-02T22:31:04Z
TK Dunn is associate professor of history and theology at CIU. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife, Yesenia, and dog, Wellington.