The Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption According to John Gill (1697–1771): Monographs in Baptist History
Ebook
Overview
What is the doctrine of the covenant of redemption? Why does John Gill (1697-1771), an English Baptist pastor and theologian, regard this doctrine as the kernel in his systematic theology? This book explicates how core theological doctrines in the Bible, e.g., the doctrine of God the Trinity, Christology, and soteriology, are integrated in the doctrine of the covenant of redemption from the biblical and theological perspective of John Gill.
From his long pastoral experience and over fifty years of rich writing, Gill demonstrates that a careful investigation of the Bible and of God the Trinity makes him love the reality of the covenant of redemption in eternity, which is ultimately revealed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Gill sees those who are in the gospel of Jesus Christ as the ones through whom the eternal reality of the covenant of redemption is manifested to the saved. Gill also encourages those who are in Christ to see the eternal reality of the covenant of redemption revealed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Wang Yong Lee has brilliantly offered a well-developed and insightful interpretation of Gill’s important work that will enable a new generation of Baptist theologians—including both particular and general Baptists—to wrestle afresh with Gill’s complex thought and its implications for church and ministry today. It is truly a joy to recommend Lee’s outstanding work on The Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption.
——David S. Dockery, president and distinguished professor of theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Lee’s thoroughly researched study introduces readers to Gill’s unique approach to the covenant of redemption, ultimately showing how Gill can embrace covenant theology as a decided Baptist. A marvelous work that richly rewards careful reading!
——Robert Caldwell, professor of church history, School of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Lee has shown the more profound picture of Gill’s soteriology as a fully Trinitarian, Christocentric, covenant-centered, biblical exposition of God’s eternal counsels in bringing redemption to his fallen image-bearers. He shows Gill’s work to be an exercise, not of philosophical abstraction, but in coherent biblical and theological thinking unfolding the heart of covenant theology. This work is edifying and instructive and provides a corrective perspective on the value of Gill’s careful biblical/doctrinal work in service of revealed truth.
——Tom J. Nettles, visiting professor of historical theology, Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary
John Gill continues to draw the interest of contemporary theologians. Wang Yong Lee offers a detailed exposition of Gill’s doctrine of the covenant of redemption, an important feature of Gill’s thought that remains somewhat neglected in modern study. This volume will prove a valuable resource for historians and theologians who wish to understand Gill more deeply; it addresses some of the central aspects of this thought.
——David Rathel, associate professor of Christian theology, Gateway Seminary
Gill emphasized reconciliation to God in Christ with his whole life . . . . And we should be thankful that he did so as we again and again consult his works to help us preserve, protect, and proclaim the faith once for all delivered to the saints.
——Malcolm B. Yarnell III, research professor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, from the foreword
- Title: The Doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption According to John Gill: 1697–1771
- Authors: III Malcolm B. Yarnell, Wang Yong Lee
- Series: Monographs in Baptist History
- Publisher: Pickwick Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2025
- Logos Release Date: 2025
- Pages: 270
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9798385224944, 9798385224920, 9798385224937
- Resource ID: LLS:9798385224944
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-23T00:20:21Z
Wang Yong Lee earned his PhD at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently serving in Brazil in theological education through International Mission Board.