Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John
Overview
In Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John, Paul M. Hoskins explores the connection between Jesus and the temple. Interpreters often associate John 1:14, 1:51, 2:18–22 and 4:20–24 with Jesus’ replacement of the temple. Based on these texts, one can already begin to see that he fulfills and replaces the temple in that he is the new locus of God’s presence, glory, revelation, and abundant provision for his people. In particular, John 2:18–22 clearly associates Jesus’ role as the Temple with his death and resurrection.
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- Emaxination of John’s portrayal of Jesus as the fulfillment and replacement of the Temple
- Exploration of the possibility that the relationship between Jesus and the Temple may properly be described as typological
Top Highlights
“John’s use of the Old Testament. Jesus is commonly portrayed in the Fourth Gospel as the fulfillment and replacement of those Old Testament institutions that preceded him. D. A. Carson summarizes the theological significance of this replacement when he says that Old Testament institutions ‘find their true significance and real continuity in him who is the true vine, the true light, the true temple, the one of whom Moses wrote.’” (Page 2)
“Although it does not ignore other areas of sin, Ezekiel 8–11 places particular emphasis upon their idolatry.157” (Page 70)
“Typology may be defined as the study which traces parallels or correspondences between incidents recorded in the Old Testament and their counterparts in the New Testament such that the latter can be seen to resemble the former in notable respects and yet to go beyond them.” (Page 19)
“Second, in doing so, the incarnate Word is fulfilling a promise whose most recent prophetic expression anticipated its fulfillment within a new Temple building.” (Page 119)
“The Tabernacle is established by God to be a central part of the ongoing relationship between himself and his people.” (Page 45)
- Title: Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple in the Gospel of John
- Author: Paul M. Hoskins
- Publisher: Paternoster Press
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 265
Reviews
8 ratings
Forrest Cole
11/9/2021
Graham Lynes
7/8/2020
www.godinvitesyou.com
4/23/2015
Jesus as the Fulfillment of the Temple This book brought to life the Gospel of John for me. The eye-opening reading moment came at the beginning of chapter 2 where the author presents the Lord Jesus traveling around Israel much as the Tanernacle did hundreds of years before. From that moment on, the Gospel of John seemed to open up with a continual stream of O. T. video clips that brought Jesus' ministry alive for me as I read/studied John. For that I give the book 5 stars. But I can only recommend it with one large caveat. In spite of the book's title, it is not really about Jesus being the "fulfillment" of the Temple (which virtually all would agree with). Rather, it is about Jesus being the "replacement" of the Temple. Needless to say, there is a world of difference between these two propositions! It is a big jump from "fulfillment" to "replacement", and to pull it off Hoskins must dispose of two major hurdles put up by Christian theology in general and dispensational theology in particular. He must first dispose of the literal, earthly Millenial Kingdom, and he tries unsuccessfully to do that in chapter 2. After all, If Jesus Christ not only fulfilled the Temple but replaced it, what need is there for a literal Kingdom of Israel with her Temple in Jerusalem? Next, Hoskins must dispose of the Law/Grace contrast, and in chapter 3 he unsuccessfully tries to do that. After all, how do you replace the graceless Law with the Full of Grace, Lord Jesus Christ who? This seems incompatible to the author. Both of these theological blunders are unnecessary and show the author's lack of understanding of dispensational teachings. For this, I can only give the book 1 star. While beyond the scope of this short book review, if you would like to get an indepth explanation of dispensationalism, see my paper entitled Progressive Dispensationalism and the Distinctions of Early Dispensationalists, which can be found at the God Invites You website: godinvitesyou.com In conclusion, I recommend this book with reservations. On the one hand, it did help me appreciate the Gospel of John more. On the other, it added a layer of error and confusion in the name of scholarly novelty. So read it, but "replace" all "replacement" words with "fulfillment" or "completion" words, and you will have a wonderful study of the Gospel of John.
Serge Descoeurs
4/8/2015
Rob
4/2/2015
Terry Kashian
4/3/2014
The ultimate conclusion to Hoskins presentation is that Jesus is Yahweh's dwelling place where He has put His name forever. And the Jesus of today is the Corporate Christ, His body, the church the fulness of Him who fills all in all. This is the omnipresent Christ of the New Covenant.Terry Kashian
4/3/2014
The ultimate conclusion to Hoskins presentation is that Jesus is Yahweh's dwelling place where He has put His name forever. And the Jesus of today is the Corporate Christ, His body, the church the fulness of Him who fills all in all. This is the omnipresent Christ of the New Covenant.Michael Maria Waldstein
8/25/2013
