What does it mean to be created in God's image? How has the fall affected this image? Who are the people of God?
Addressing these core questions about spiritual identity, From Adam and Israel to the Church examines the nature of the people of God from Genesis to Revelation through the lens of being created and formed in God's image. Benjamin Gladd argues that living out God's image means serving as prophets, priests, and kings, and he explains how God's people function in these roles throughout Scripture—from Adam and Eve to the nation of Israel, from Jesus to the church. The consistent call of the people of God is to serve as God's image-bearers in the world.
This first volume in Essential Studies in Biblical Theology lays a foundation for subsequent volumes, introducing key biblical-theological themes such as temple, king, priest, prophet, creation, and redemption.
Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd, explore the central or "essential" themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1-3, authors explore the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemption history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an introduction to biblical theology.
200 pages
Series Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
1. The Creation of Adam
2. Fall and Restoration
3. Israel’s Creation and Fall
4. Israel’s Restoration in the “Latter Days”
5. Jesus as King
6. Jesus as Priest
7. Jesus as Prophet
8. The Church as Kings
9. The Church as Priests
10. The Church as Prophets
11. The Church in the New Creation
12. Concluding Practical Reflections
Author Index
Scripture Index
"The main storyline and big message of the Bible can be told from many different angles. Benjamin Gladd's book takes a surprising approach, insisting that not only is Jesus God's prophet, priest, and king—we too, as those created in God's image and being conformed to the image of Christ, are to live as prophets, priests, and kings. The book is a remarkably comprehensive and compelling description of God's work in the world."
Brian S. Rosner, principal, Ridley College, Australia
From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God is in the following collections:
