Stephen J. Wellum
In every era of the church, but especially our own, God’s people need to know how to read God’s Word and apply it to every area of life. That begins with first knowing the whole counsel of God and how each part of Scripture contributes to the entirety of our triune God’s gracious and authoritative self-disclosure in Christ. In this volume, O. Palmer Robertson continues the tradition of Geerhardus Vos and his own magnificent contribution to biblical theology by carefully and powerfully unpacking the Bible’s covenantal story centered in Christ. The much-needed and often-neglected focus of this work is on the Gospels and how they disclose the person and work of Messiah Jesus in light of the entirety of Scripture. This work is born out of years of faithful teaching, preaching, and writing, and it is one of the most helpful books I have read on the Gospels. It is a must-read for those who want to know how the Gospels rightly fit in canon and, even more than this, desire to behold the glory of our triune God revealed in the face of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Too often, Christians fail to appreciate the distinctive witness of each New Testament writer and how it enriches our understanding of God and his ways. This first volume of Robertson’s groundbreaking Christ of the Consummation guides the reader to open up Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and discover the wonder of Christ and his kingdom. This book is the perfect companion to expository preachers and teachers of the Gospels, as well as every other student of the Bible who desires to grow in both knowledge and devotion to Christ.
Dennis E. Johnson
Because of the Bible’s theological unity, redemptive-historical structure, and Christ-centeredness, faithful interpreters must read each text not only in its original literary-historical context but also in the broader scope of the whole canon, Old and New Testaments. This is a daunting challenge. Few scholars have spent a lifetime delving deep into Old Testament biblical theology, into New Testament biblical theology, and into their interrelationships. O. Palmer Robertson, who has shown us Christ in ancient covenants, prophets, wisdom, and psalms, is one of those few who can guide us to discover the depths of God’s "last days" Word, Jesus Christ. As we hear the four Evangelists’ united—and diverse—testimony to Immanuel’s arrival and ministry, we will sense our hearts burning with wonder and love for our Lord and Savior.
Benjamin L. Gladd
O. Palmer Robertson is a gift to the church, and few possess such biblical-theological acumen wedded to a heart to serve Christ. This volume skillfully traces the climax of God’s dealings with his people and creation. It remains accessible to laypeople, yet satisfies the appetite of seasoned pastors and teachers. OPR’s first volume is complete, and I can’t wait to read the next two.
Derek W. H. Thomas
Palmer Robertson is a legend, and his writings on covenant theology have long since gained a reputation as a standard must-read for seminary students. Fifty years ago, I encountered Geerhardus Vos’s Biblical Theology, and I have dipped into it regularly ever since. But that was written in the 1930s, and much more has been gleaned over the century that followed. Many volumes have tackled the field since then (e.g., Ladd, Marshall, and, more recently, Schreiner and Beale), but there is ample room for more. And Christ of the Consummation: The Testimony of the Four Gospels (the first of a three-volume set) is stunning. Filled with insights, packed with nuanced exegesis and the result of a lifetime’s engagement with Scripture, Robertson’s first volume is a winner in every sense. I will be consulting it often.
