The Trinity And the Covenant of Redemption

by J. V. Fesko

Overview

When Christians reflect on the gospel, their attention is rightly drawn to the cross and empty tomb. But is this it? Or is there much more to the story? In a ground–breaking work, J. V. Fesko reminds us that the great news of this gospel message is rooted in eternity, whereby a covenant was made between the persons of the Trinity in order to redeem sinners like you and me. J. V. Fesko, in the first of a three part series on covenant theology featuring Redemption, Grace and Works, aims to retrieve and recover classic Reformed covenant theology for the church.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781781917657
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	05/20/2016
Series:	Divine Covenants
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	436
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

J. V. Fesko is Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi

Table of Contents

Abbreviations ix

Acknowledgements xiii

Preface xvii

Part I Historical Origins and Development

Introduction 1

1 Origins, Reception, and Development: Exegesis, Models, Trinity, and Revelation 3

2 Development: Predestination, Justification, Order of Salvation, and Love 25

Summary 45

Part II Exegetical Foundations

Introduction 51

1 Zechariah 6:13 53

2 Psalm 2:7 79

3 Psalm 110 95

4 Ephesians 1 and 2 Timothy 1:9-10 107

Summary 123

Part III Dogmatic Construction

Introduction 127

1 Statement of Doctrine 129

2 The Trinity 143

3 Predestination 195

4 Imputation 245

5 Ordo Salutis 315

Summary 355

Conclusion 357

Bibliography 361

Subject Index 401

Scripture Index 411

Editorial Reviews

Though it has sometimes been a forgotten doctrine of the Reformed faith, Fesko breaks the silence, retrieving the covenant of redemption afresh for a new generation.

(Associate Professor of Christian Theology

... displays the vitality and richness of the covenant of redemption for other doctrines-not least, the Trinity. In both method and substance, this is an exemplary work that will edify as well as inform.

Michael Horton

As pastors we desperately need to deepen our understanding of scriptural doctrines that may seldom be of any great use in our pastoral visitation and counselling but that will stretch our minds and sharpen our reasoning, so increasing our overall usefulness in the ministry. It is in these areas that this book will be of great benefit to any careful reader. The interaction with current theological trends and writers makes this book essential reading for pastors keen to have an able and trustworthy guide through these debates. I heartily commend the book and thank the author for a most helpful addition to the literature on the covenant of redemption

Affinity - Gospel Churches in Partnership

... shows historical care, exegetical soundness, and doctrinal wisdom. I commend it heartily as a wonderful entryway to considering this most profound facet of the Christian confession.

Michael Allen

... by engaging in Scripture exegesis, historical reflection, and interaction with modern trends in theology, Fesko admirably puts the covenant of redemption back in its rightful place in Reformed theology.

Ryan M. McGraw

Though it has sometimes been a forgotten doctrine of the Reformed faith, Fesko breaks the silence, retrieving the covenant of redemption afresh for a new generation.

Matthew Barrett

Some books today exegete the shining truths of the Holy Scriptures, others mine the treasures of Reformed orthodoxy, and yet others interact with influential theologians of the modern era. This book is one of the few that does all three, and does them well.

Joel R. Beeke

... by engaging in Scripture exegesis, historical reflection, and interaction with modern trends in theology, Fesko admirably puts the covenant of redemption back in its rightful place in Reformed theology.

Ryan M. McGraw - Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

... displays the vitality and richness of the covenant of redemption for other doctrines-not least, the Trinity. In both method and substance, this is an exemplary work that will edify as well as inform.

Michael Horton - Professor of Systematic Theology & Apologetics

... displays the vitality and richness of the covenant of redemption for other doctrines-not least, the Trinity. In both method and substance, this is an exemplary work that will edify as well as inform.

Michael Horton - J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics

... shows historical care, exegetical soundness, and doctrinal wisdom. I commend it heartily as a wonderful entryway to considering this most profound facet of the Christian confession.

Michael Allen - John Dyer Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology

... shows historical care, exegetical soundness, and doctrinal wisdom. I commend it heartily as a wonderful entryway to considering this most profound facet of the Christian confession.

Michael Allen - Associate Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology

Though it has sometimes been a forgotten doctrine of the Reformed faith, Fesko breaks the silence, retrieving the covenant of redemption afresh for a new generation.

Matthew Barrett - Tutor of Systematic Theology and Church History

Some books today exegete the shining truths of the Holy Scriptures, others mine the treasures of Reformed orthodoxy, and yet others interact with influential theologians of the modern era. This book is one of the few that does all three, and does them well.

Joel R. Beeke - President