God to Us: Covenant Theology in Scripture Hardcover – November 27, 2021

THIS BOOK IS WELL WRITTEN AND RATHER EASY TO READ. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH REFORMED THEOLOGY THIS BOOK IS A GREAT INTRODUCTION.

Nice looking book.For fall RBC CLASS

Very appreciative for this fine overview of Covenant Theology, which is sensitive exegetically, theologically, historically, and practically. A real contribution for those needing an entrance into the field!

ADDED NOTE: after re-reading this book again I MUST say that this book should one of the the first books churches should study, that students in Bible college should be required to read and learn, and that pastors should devour. After 40 years of ministry this is finest book I have read on the covenants and how it all leads to the final city in Revelation 21-22. I only wish Heritage Books had this in Kindle. I teach around the world and this one volume that will go with me to counter false teachings I see in seminariesI will admit upfront the book was given to me to read (with no expectations of review or evaluation). However, having said that, the author does an exceptionally great job in introducing, explaining, and revealing the history of covenants and the reality of covenants in the past and for the church into the future. I find his writing ability and clarity to be very helpful and he speaks to the scholar and to the inquirer in the pew at the same time. My only wish would have been to have a full chapter on the Covenant of Redemption (see author Samuel Willard—1600's) for a great treatise on that covenant whereby the Triune Godhead (before any creation) planned, designed and executed the full salvation of redemption for God's elect. The author does show this in sections on the New Testament covenants, but in the next edition a full chapter would help clarify the work of the Godhead before any time or creation began, the work of the tri-unity among people, and the redemptions story for the rest of eternity.The author's work is well footnoted, with plenty of cross-references, a good index of works, concepts and Scripture. This book is worth the personal growth that it provides from the heart of a pastor as well as an excellent text for a class. I teach seminary in Asia and would want my students to have this book for the class on Covenant Theology and the Covenant-making God we love and treasure.I appreciated the clarity, the in-depth word searches, the concept clarification, and the comfortable writing of the book. This is book that belongs on the "high shelf" of scholarly works, but can be reached on the "lower shelves" for the congregant reader to explore and treasure the ever-present covenantal work of God!ADDITIONAL NOTE: This book stands above many other books on the Covenants in Scripture. Upon reflection and in comparing books in my library, I would HIGHLY recommend that any student of the Bible, pastor, scholar, or lay person take the time to read this book. While there are scholarly portions, as I said before, the terms, ideas, and conclusions put each chapter on the lower shelf for anyone to grasp and understand. It would be one of the first books I would wish for my students in seminary to read and to study and for a series of sermons in Church. I believe our congregations would see the full systematic and biblical theology better!

I would understand how bad reviews can come from misguided presumptions, such as the Sabbath being part of the covenant with Adam. The establishment of the Sabbath predates the decalogue even in the pre-fall state, constituting this to be outside of mere ceremonial command but one that is eternally binding. God blessing Adam and Eve is also the first establishment of the covenant of marriage. Also commendable is the argument that the absence of the word beriti in Genesis 3 does not necessarily mean a covenant is never implied, as John Murray argues. In the same way the word trinity is nowhere to be found in Scripture yet is implied almost everywhere.The book beautifully paints a majestic picture of God's grand design in redemptive history. It bridges the seeming disconnectedness of scripture if one were to simply hop over books in their daily reading. To approach the Scriptures with careful consideration of God's progressive revelation throughout history opens the treasures of His eternal design and renders God the awe He most truly deserves.