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Biblical Theology

*Alexander, T. Desmond, Brian S. Rosner, D.A. Carson, and Graeme Goldsworthy. New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2000. This remarkable book is divided into three sections: a section of articles on fundamental issues of biblical theology; a section of articles examining each book of the Bible from a biblical-theological perspective; and a final section of over 140 articles on a wide range of biblical themes. A phenomenal resource, this book should constitute a building block of every pastor’s library.

Goldsworthy, Graeme. Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2012.

Hamilton, James M. What Is Biblical Theology?: A Guide to the Bible's Story, Symbolism, and Patterns. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2014.

Klink, Edward W., and Darian R. Lockett. Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2012.

Lawrence, Michael. Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.

Vos, Geerhardus, and Richard B. Gaffin. Redemptive History and Biblical Interpretation: The Shorter Writings of Geerhardus Vos. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2001.

Alexander, T. Desmond. From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel, 2009.

Bahnsen, Greg L. Five Views on Law and Gospel. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999.

*Beale, G. K., and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009.

Beale, G. K. Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2012.

Carson, D. A. The God Who Is There: Finding Your Place in God's Story. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2010.

Childs, Brevard S. Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2011.

*Carson, D.A., ed. New Studies in Biblical Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1995. This series of biblical-theological studies range from treatments of particular books (e.g., Leviticus, Isaiah) to themes across the canon (e.g., money, missions, temple). A master Scripture index for all of these volumes, along with review for volumes through 2018, can be found at: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-studies-in-biblical-theology/

Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. God's Relational Presence: The Cohesive Center of Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2019.

Feinberg, John S., and S. Lewis Johnson. Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and the New Testaments. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 1988.

Gentry, Peter J., and Stephen J. Wellum. God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2015. This book is an abridgement of the authors’ larger book (see below).

*___________. Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018. This ambitious book explores the biblical covenants as providing the underpinnings of the Bible’s unfolding storyline. The authors’ proposal of “progressive covenantalism,” which accounts both for continuities in God’s dealings with his people as well as for discontinuities (especially in the new covenant), assumes a mediating position between the two poles of covenant theology and dispensationalism. Although the book’s argument would have been sharpened (and no doubt strengthened) by more detailed exegesis of NT texts, this book has advanced the church’s understanding of how the Bible fits together in important and pastorally helpful ways. 

*Goldsworthy, Graeme. According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002. A wonderful introduction to biblical theology by one of its leading practitioners in recent decades. The first part of the book addresses issues foundational to biblical theology (revelation, Scripture, relationship between the testaments, Christ’s centrality to Scripture). The second part of the book walks through the biblical storyline and addresses key themes as they appear across the span of Scripture and contribute to the theological message of Scripture.

Hafemann, Scott J. The God of Promise and the Life of Faith: Understanding the Heart of the Bible. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2001.

Hamilton, James M. God's Glory in Salvation Through Judgment: A Biblical Theology. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2010.

Kaiser, Walter C. The Promise-Plan of God: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2008.

Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2004.

Poythress, Vern S. The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 1995.

*Roberts, Vaughan. God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2012. Roberts distilled the work of Goldsworthy into this fantastic, brief, understandable overview of Scripture. Perfect to hand out to church members.

Robertson, O. Palmer. The Christ of the Covenants. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 1985.

Schreiner, Thomas R. The King and His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2013.

Scobie, Charles H. H. The Ways of Our God: An Approach to Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2003.

VanGemeren, Willem. The Progress of Redemption: The Story of Salvation from Creation to the New Jerusalem. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1995.

*Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2003. A classic treatment from the theologian appropriately considered the father of Reformed biblical theology. The only downside is that Vos’s treatment concludes with the gospels.

Wellum, Stephen J., and Brent E. Parker. Progressive Covenantalism: Charting a Course Between Dispensational and Covenant Theologies. Nashville: B&H, 2016. This collection of 10 essays address and support the general argument made in Gentry and Wellum’s Kingdom Through Covenant (see above). 

Williams, Michael D. Far as the Curse Is Found: The Covenant Story of Redemption. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2005.

Wright, Christopher J. H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative. Reprint Edition. Westmont, IL: IVP, 2018.