Excellent Introduction to Covenant Theology vs Dispensationalism

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	• Continuity and Discontinuity: Perspectives on the Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments Rodney Petersen Crossway Books, 1988 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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One of the BEST books on the topic

This book has to hit the top of the list when it comes to the topic of continuity and discontinuity between the OT and NT. The authors come from predominantly two theological backgrounds: Reformed (covenant) or dispensational (though D. Moo and W. Kaiser who side on the discontinuity side are not dispensationalists themselves). There are in total 7 parts to the book. Section 1 deals with introduction of the issues involved from a historical perspective (R. Peterson). Section 2 deals with systems of continuity (W. VanGemeren) and discontinuity (J. Feinberg). Section 3 deals with hermeneutics of continuity (O. Robertson) and discontinuity (P. Feinberg). Section 4 deals with salvation from a continuity perspective (F. Klooster) and discontinuity perspective (A. Ross). Section 5 deals with the Mosaic Law and its relationship to the NT (L. Chamblin and D. Moo). Section 6 deals with peoples of God between the Testaments (M. Woudstra and R. Saucy). Finally, section 7 deals with whether the Kingdom is spiritual (B. Waltke) or spiritual/material (W. Kaiser).
All the essays presented are well written and good. However, Chamblin's essay inadvertantly leads the Gospel of Grace to a Gospel of Law. One can see by some of the statements he makes that (pp. 187-200) the "Gospel" he presents is a type of works-righteousness ethic. This is the problem of attaching the Law to the Gospel. Also, Waltke essay's could use some humility and Christian courtesy on the way he interacts with those who oppose his view. Overall, though, an excellent book contributed by many fine evangelical scholars.

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Stimulating Contributions

This book took me a while to get into. But I highly recommend you read it. It makes you think. The authors write valuable articles from a mainly Covenant Theology or Dispensationalist point of view, but often you will find very valuable ideas coming from both sides. For instance, in the articles on The Law of Moses and The Law of Christ, both Chamblin and Moo make excellent points. I find it hard to see how you could align yourself with one side, without admitting that many of the points the other side makes are also important and must be also taken into account.

It also shows that the Dispensationalist camp has much more in it than a quirky take on the Second Coming. No Left Behind nonsense here!
Great book.

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Excellent Introduction to Covenant Theology vs Dispensationalism

This book is a precious jewel! It was edited by John Feinberg (one of my favorite theologians) in honor of S. Lewis Johnson (one of my favorite theologians) and it surely did not disappoint. Let me first say the caliber of the authors chosen cannot be understated (Kaiser, the Feinbergs, Waltke, Robinson, Chamblin, Saucy etc.), so you can have confidence that you are getting the good stuff from the best people in the field. As someone who was a dispensationalist, I found myself strengthened in my position, but I'll admit some of the Covenantal arguments are very, very good and I have grown to appreciate them more. It is nice to see fellow Christians, able to disagree so amicably. If you want to really understand what is going on in this difficult to understand field, I can highly recommend this book.

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In this book, thirteen noted evangelical theologians discuss, fairly but clearly, the continuity/discontinuity debate in regard to six basic categories: theological systems, hermeneutics, salvation, the Law of God, the people of God, and kingdom promises.
Covering much more than the differences between Covenant Theology and Dispensationalism, this work of distinguished evangelical scholarship will fuel much profitable study and discussion.

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