A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized

by Michael J. Kruger

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2016

Overview

This Introduction is written to help modern Christians read the New Testament from a biblical-theological perspective. Featuring contributions from nine respected evangelical scholars, this volume introduces each New Testament book in the context of the whole canon of Scripture, helping anyone who teaches or studies the Bible to apply it to the church today. Gain an appreciation for the theological richness of the New Testament in relation to the Old Testament’s history of Israel and the salvation-plan of God.

Contents

Top Highlights

“John’s Gospel appears to have an evangelistic goal, namely, to reach a Jewish audience struggling with the end of the temple and to give them the good news that Jesus is not only the fulfillment of the temple, but one greater than the temple.²³ Drawing near to God no longer requires an earthly location (John 4:21), but a relationship with Jesus (14:6). But John goes even further than this. In order to put Jesus in his proper redemptive-historical place, he also argues that Jesus is the fulfillment of the entire Old Testament, including Israel’s festivals (e.g., 7:37) and even Israel’s own history (e.g., 3:14; 6:32).” (Page 118)

“One of Paul’s purposes surely was to provide a personal and theological introduction of himself to the church at Rome.” (Page 173)

“A second instance of this Johannine dualism is life and death.” (Page 127)

“The first of these Johannine contrasts is light and darkness.” (Page 127)

“Mark’s Gospel reworks Old Testament and Jewish messianic expectations: the Messiah’s reign and his kingdom are marked not by political and physical triumph but by suffering and defeat. Those who follow him will follow in the Messiah’s footsteps. Jesus has come to liberate his people from their sins and bring them into the new creation.” (Page 66)

Product Details

• Title: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament: The Gospel Realized
• Author: Michael J. Kruger
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2016
• Logos Release Date: 2018
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. N.T. › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781433536762, 9781433536793, 9781433536779, 9781433536786, 1433536765, 143353679X, 1433536773, 1433536781
• Resource ID: LLS:BBLCLTHLGCLRLZD
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:05:40Z

About Michael J. Kruger

Dr. Kruger received his B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary in California, and his Ph.D. from New College, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the author of The Gospel of the Savior (E.J. Brill, 2005), and has had articles appear in such journals as The Journal of Theological Studies, The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, The Expository Times, and The Master’s Seminary Journal. His research interests center upon Christian Origins, particularly the development of the New Testament canon within the context of the early church. Prior to joining the RTS faculty, Dr. Kruger served in the pastorate for several years at Church of the Redeemer in Phoenix, AZ. There he developed a passion for preaching and ministry which he passes on to his students in the classroom. In addition to his faculty duties, he currently serves part-time as the Pastor of Discipleship Training at Uptown Christ Covenant Church in downtown Charlotte.