Introducing Biblical Theology

by Sigurd Grindheim

Overview

How do the different books of the Christian bible contribute to telling the story of God's salvation in Jesus Christ? How can the diverse and sometimes confusing range of perspectives in the bible join together in one picture?

Sigurd Grindheim shows students how this picture can be seen as that of the Triune God, the God who interacts. God makes human beings who enjoy a peaceful relationship with him. This relationship is broken because of sin, but God continues to reach out to human beings through covenants. Human failure to be faithful shows that God needs to intervene in a more direct way. In his son Jesus Christ, he comes to earth and brings reconciliation. Grindheim draws on insights from scholarship and tradition to answer the major questions and presents them in a highly accessible form, using examples, revision questions and charts. This book is written specifically for students at the start of courses in the Bible, Theology and Ministry, and for those searching for a deeper understanding of the theology of the Christian bible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780567456878
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/09/2013
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Sigurd Grindheim teaches New Testament at Fjellhaug International University College, Norway.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The God Who Interacts
2. Obedient and Rebellious Subjects: Angels and Demons
3. Made for Fellowship: Human Beings As Created
4. Breaking the Relationship: Human Sin
5. God Makes It Personal: God's Interaction with His People in the Old Testament
6. Mending the Relationship with God: Restitution for Sin in the the Old Testament
7. A New Ruler and a New Order: The Old Testament Messianic Hope
8. God Came to Us: The New Testament Picture of Jesus
9. What Human Beings Could Not Do: The Work of God in Christ
10. Enjoying Favor with God: Salvation in the New Testament
11. The Most Intimate Fellowship: The Gift of the Holy Spirit
12. A Life Transformed: The New Life of the Believer
13. God's New Community: The Church
14. The Covenant Rituals of the New Community: Baptism and the Lord's Supper
15. Perfect Union: The Last Things

Editorial Reviews

[T]hose not familiar with the distinctions between the four major types of theology need a simple, easy to follow volume which presents to us the major loci of theological topics in a language even the untrained can understand. Sigurd Grindheim has provided that text for us in his volume Introducing Biblical Theology ... To find an introductory work with this level of clarity would be a near impossible challenge in today's market.
Protestant Voices

Preachers who wish to place specific biblical passages into context of the Bible's progressively revealed story or draw together the different voices of the Bible on a particular theme will find plenty of material here.
The Reader

Very readable ... Those who want to introduce themselves to the Bible from a theological perspective will find here a very good resource.
The Expository Times

From the Publisher

This book has very little fluff. Grindheim typically knows what he wants to say, says it clearly and simply, and then moves on. For students and pastors who want a quick and clear overview of biblical theology, this book could be a very useful tool… As a thorough and clear introduction to biblical theology, Grindheim has accomplished his purpose well.

Books at a Glance Chris Bruno