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The Message of Sonship
Professor Trevor J. Burke
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Description for The Message of Sonship
Paperback. In this warm-hearted exposition, Trevor Burke shows the many dimensions of "sonship" in Scripture. It is at once the focus of creation, a metaphor for salvation, a moral imperative and the goal of human restoration. For those whom the Father adopts into his household, the family bonds that begin in this life will last for all eternity. Editor(s): Tidball, Derek. Series: The Bible Speaks Today. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG1; HRCV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 137 x 19. Weight in Grams: 324.
'Sonship' is an important, yet often overlooked, theme throughout the Bible. Adam, the first human being, is identified as a 'son of God'; Israel is God's 'first-born son'; the covenant with king David is cast in father-son terms; Christians are children of God, 'adopted as sons'; and the same designation brings Scripture to a triumphant conclusion: 'He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son' (Revelation 21:7). The storyline of the Bible is clear, that God is making for himself a family of sons and daughters who will serve ... Read more
'Sonship' is an important, yet often overlooked, theme throughout the Bible. Adam, the first human being, is identified as a 'son of God'; Israel is God's 'first-born son'; the covenant with king David is cast in father-son terms; Christians are children of God, 'adopted as sons'; and the same designation brings Scripture to a triumphant conclusion: 'He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son' (Revelation 21:7). The storyline of the Bible is clear, that God is making for himself a family of sons and daughters who will serve ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
The Bible Speaks Today
Condition
New
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Nottingham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844745388
SKU
V9781844745388
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About Professor Trevor J. Burke
Trevor J. Burke is Professor of New Testament, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.
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