Getting the Garden Right: Adam’s Work and God’s Rest in Light of Christ

This is an important book. The Bible tells the story of God’s salvation of sinners in Christ. But that story does not begin in Bethlehem. It begins, well, at the beginning, in the garden. Adam’s work and God’s rest set the stage for the rest of history.

Contents:

1. What is New Covenant Theology
2. The Importance of Hermeneutics in Theological Formulation

Part 1: Adam’s Work in Light of Christ

3. A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The New Covenant Theology Perspective
4. A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The Confessional Formulation
5. A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The Scriptural Arguments

Part 2: God’s Rest in Light of Christ

6. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The New Covenant Theology Perspective
7. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The Confessional Formulation
8. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Adam’s Identity and Vocation
9. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The Beginning and the End
10. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Genesis 2:1–3
11. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Exodus and the Prophets
12. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: New Testament Fulfillment
13. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Hebrews 4:9–10
14. The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Revelation 1:10

Conclusion

Appendix: A review of New Covenant Theology: Description, Definition. Defense by Tom Wells and Fred Zapel

Index of Scripture References

Index of Names and Subjects

Bibliography