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What is the Church? If we want to minister to today's broken world we need to understand what Scripture means by the Church. New Testament writes about the body of Christ and the Kingdom of God. For the writer to the Hebrews, the Church of today finds its most proper definition in terms of the historical experience of the old covenant people of God "in the wilderness" during the days of Moses. For him, the Church God's people in the wilderness. His unifying perspective on this vital question of the Church's self-definition provides fresh insight into the nature of the Church--an insight that has the promise of reviving and redefining the life of Christ's people even today. Rooted in the redemptive experience of the old covenant people of God, this life-shaping self-definition may provide much-needed aid to the confused state of churches in Christ for the 21st century. Palmer Robertson will help us consider the nature and mission of the people of God in today's world as defined by Hebrews.

The close-knit bond between prophecy and history, according to O. Palmer Robertson, becomes particularly clear through the study of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. As the historical context of their messages is explored, it becomes ever more apparent that biblical history -- in addition to providing the context for prophecy -- actually embodies and functions as prophecy. The events that occurred to Judah and its neighbors spoke in anticipation of world-shaking circumstances that were yet to come.In this commentary Robertson combines the insights of biblical theology with a keen awareness of the age in which we live. After first dealing with the relevant background issues of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah -- redemptive-historical setting, theological perspective, date and authorship, and so on -- Robertson applies the care and precision of an exegete and the concern of a pastor to his verse-by-verse exposition of each book. The result is a relevant confrontation with the ancient call to repentance and faith -- a confrontation greatly needed in today's world.

Robertson offers a look at the questions: "Who is the Israel of God today?" and "What is their relationship to the Promised Land, and to Israel's worship, lifestyle, and future?"

Surveys the mountains, plains, valleys, rivers, and cities of Scripture and their significance for our understanding of biblical history and redemption.

In this thorough introduction to the prophets of ancient Israel, O. Palmer Robertson captures the passion and purpose of their extraordinary writings. He writes, "A new covenant, a new Zion, a new temple, a new messiah, a new relation to the nations of the world-these were the expectations designed to create future hope for the people who would have to endure the trauma of deportation from their land." After examining the origins of prophetism, the prophets' call, and their proclamation and application of law and covenant, Robertson devotes special attention to the biblical-theological significance of the exile and restoration. Viewing those experiences through the lens of several prophets, he draws our focus to the sufferings and glorious restoration of God's people in Christ. The Christ of the Prophets serves as a sequel to The Christ of the Covenants, a work already regarded by many as a classic in the field of biblical theology. The unparalleled outpouring of inspired literature through the prophets came at a period of history that invites comparisons to our own. Their proclamation to their contemporaries and predictions regarding Israel's exile, restoration, and coming Messiah have timeless applications. Students of biblical theology will especially appreciate Robertson's analysis of these prophecies, as well as his solid alternative to liberal and neo-orthodox interpretations today. Book jacket.

Exploring the biblical foundations of human sexuality, this work delves into the insights provided by the book of Genesis. It offers a comprehensive examination of over twenty types of sexual relationships, addressing themes such as romance, love triangles, singleness, divorce, unrequited love, adultery, and rape. Old Testament scholar O. Palmer Robertson presents a timely analysis that seeks to restore a healthy understanding of sexuality in today's world, drawing vital perspectives from the original biblical context.