Discovering Jesus in the New Testament
Overview
Nearly everyone knows something about Jesus. But how much of what we “know” really comes from the Bible? In this thoroughly insightful book, we find the full portrait of Jesus as described in the New Testament—one that is complex yet rich, one that is diverse yet unified, one that explains who Jesus was and how he continues to speak to our world.
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- Explores each New Testament author’s presentation of Jesus’ person and mission
- Concentrates on what the New Testament texts reveal about Jesus’ identity rather than his ministry
- Functions as an accessible and balanced approach to each New Testament book
- The Synoptic Gospels: Jesus, God Incarnate
- The Gospel of John: Jesus, Eternal Son of God
- Acts: Jesus, Ascended yet Powerfully Present
- The Letters of Paul: Jesus, Savior and Mentor
- Romans: Jesus, Justifier and Reconciler
- 1 Corinthians: Jesus, Lord of the Church
- 2 Corinthians: Jesus, Agent of Transformation
- Galatians: Jesus, Liberator from Legalistic Slavery
- Ephesians: Jesus, Cornerstone of the Church
- Philippians: Jesus, Humbled to Exalt Others
- Colossians: Jesus, Fullness of God
- 1 and 2 Thessalonians: Jesus, Coming King
- 1 and 2 Timothy: Jesus, Savior and Lord
- Titus: Jesus, Savior from Sin and Error
- Philemon: Jesus, Friend of Sinners
- Hebrews: Jesus, Superior Savior
- James: Jesus, Glorious Lord
- 1 and 2 Peter: Jesus, Suffering and Victorious Redeemer
- 1–3 John: Jesus, Giver of Eternal Life
- Jude: Jesus, Just Judge and Merciful Master
- Revelation: Jesus, Victorious Lamb of God
The shelves are full of books, written at all levels, on Jesus. Nevertheless, Keith Warrington has discerned an unresolved need of mid-range readers and addressed it commendably. Discovering Jesus in the New Testament charts the course of reflection on Jesus—his life, works, identity, and theological significance—through the whole of the New Testament writings and does so in a way that is eminently readable and accessible. What emerges is a carefully conceived description of Jesus that embraces both the rich diversity of first-century articulation and the profound common threads of Christology that assure us of a single (though marvelously complex) conversation.
—Philip H. Towner, dean, The Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, American Bible Society
With clarity and insight, Warrington takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the multifaceted—yet complementary—presentations of Jesus found in the New Testament writings. Very few introductions to Christology can claim the balance of comprehensiveness, simplicity, and lucidity found in this volume.
—Mark L. Strauss, professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary San Diego
When preaching/teaching from a given New Testament book, consulting Warrington’s treatment provides great insights into the presentation of the Jesus story and theology. . . . Discovering Jesus in the New Testament will make a valuable addition to a pastor’s library, and one that will find repeated usage.
—Enrichment
The book is erudite but accessible, and interaction with scholarly literature is found mostly in footnotes. . . . [Warrington] succeeds in noting particular writers’ emphases while maintaining a holistic reading of Scripture, and gives a useful amount of background information for the setting of each book without indulging in unwarranted speculation.
—Churchman
Simplicity of analysis, clarity of language, and straightforward descriptiveness make [this book] easy reading, and it may well serve as a good introductory book to New Testament Christology for a general confessional audience.
—Journal for the Study of the New Testament
- Title: Discovering Jesus in the New Testament
- Author: Keith Warrington
- Publisher: Baker Academic
- Publication Date: 2010
- Pages: 240