{"product_id":"the-return-of-the-kingdom-a-biblical-theology-of-gods-reign-paperback","title":"The Return of the Kingdom: A Biblical Theology of God's Reign - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen G. Dempster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBenjamin L. Gladd\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWord Guild Award Winner--Biblical Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe biblical story begins and ends with God as king.\u003c\/b\u003e Human beings rebel, however, rather than fulfilling their royal calling to rule creation on behalf of their Sovereign--and the world became enslaved to the rule of a dark, serpentine lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume of IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology, Stephen Dempster traces the themes of kingship and kingdom throughout Scripture, illuminating the challenges, pain, and ultimate hope that the Bible offers. The story of God's kingship is ultimately the fulfillment of a promise, a promise to restore the rightful rule of humanity over creation by defeating sin and death and to establish a worldof peace and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or \u003ci\u003eessential\u003c\/i\u003e themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1-3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStephen G. Dempster is emeritus professor of religious studies at Crandall University, and author of numerous publications including \u003ci\u003eDominion and Dynasty\u003c\/i\u003e and the Two Horizons Commentary on Micah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBenjamin L. Gladd (PhD, Wheaton) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary and series editor for Essential Studies in Biblical Theology. His publications include \u003ci\u003eHidden But Now Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaking All Things New\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFrom Adam and Israel to the Church\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53446976733491,"sku":"9780830842919","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/the-return-of-the-kingdom-a-biblical-theology-of-gods-reign-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}