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Explorations in Biblical Theology is a gift to God's people. Biblical theology was never meant to be reserved for academics. When the verities of the Reformed faith are taken from the ivy halls of academia and placed in the hearts and minds of the covenant people of God, reformation and revival are the inevitable result. I believe God will use this series as a mighty tool for the Kingdom. --Steve Brown Explorations in Biblical Theology is a valuable new series of books on doctrinal themes that run through Scripture. The contributors are competent scholars who love to serve the church and have special expertise in the Bible and its theology. Following a thematic approach, each volume explores a distinctive doctrine as it is taught in Scripture, or else introduces the various doctrines taught in a particular book of the Bible. The result is a fresh and unique contribution to our understanding of the Bible's own theology. --Philip Ryken, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA Neither superficial nor highly technical, this new series of volumes on important Christian doctrines is projected to teach Reformed theology as it is most helpfully taught, with clear grounding in Scripture, mature understanding of theology, gracious interaction with others who disagree, and useful application to life. I expect that these volumes will strengthen the faith and biblical maturity of all who read them, and I am happy to recommend them highly.--Wayne Grudem, Ph.D. Author of Systematic Theology Research Professor of Bible and Theology, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, AZ The aim of these volumes is clear: as regards God's Word, rigor; as regards other scholars, respect; as regards current issues, relevance; as regards the Lord himself, reverence. Effective witness and ministry currently require more than simply extra effort and better methods: the call is heard from churches across the board for renewal in our grasp of Christian truth. Each author in this series contributes admirably to that urgent need.--Robert W. Yarbrough Associate Professor of New Testament and Department Chair Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Deerfield, IL The church of Jesus Christ faces massive cultural challenges today. More and more people in the western world are ignorant of or hostile to the Christian faith. The moral fabric of our society is unraveling, and as a result of postmodernism many are adopting a relativistic worldview. Some Christians have responded by trying to simplify and dumb-down the gospel. Others have tried to catch the cultural mood of the day in order to gain more converts, but they have often been co-opted by the culture instead of transforming it for Christ. What we truly need is to dig down deep into biblical foundations, so that our theology is robustly biblical. Only a worldview that is informed by both biblical and systematic theology can withstand the intellectual challenges that face us today. The series Explorations in Biblical Theology is designed to meet this very need. I commend these volumes enthusiastically, for they explain what the scriptures teach from the standpoint of biblical theology. What we desperately need to hear and learn today is the whole counsel of God. This series advances that very agenda for the edification of the church and to the glory of God.--Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation & Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky The message of a God who loved us before he formed the earth, called us his own before we could respond to him, died for us while we were dead in our transgressions and sins, made us alive when we were incapable of serving him, unites us to himself so that we can be forever holy, and now loves us more than we love ourselves -- sparked a Reformation of hope and joy that transformed the world of faith. Re-declaring that hope and reclaiming that joy is the ambition and delight of this series of Explorations in Biblical Theology. Able and godly scholars trace the golden thread of grace that unites all Scripture to make the wonders of our God's redeeming love shine and win hearts anew. The writing is warm, winsome and respectful of those who differ. The motives are clearly to reveal truth and expose error by glorifying the message and manner of the Savior.--Bryan Chapell, President, Covenant Theological Seminary There are many misconceptions today about systematic, biblical, and applicatory theology. One sometimes gets the impression that these are opposed to one another, and that the first two, at least, are so obscure that ordinary people should avoid them like the plague. The series Explorations in Biblical Theology seeks to correct these misunderstandings, to bring these disciplines together in a winsome, clear unity, edifying to non-specialists. The authors are first-rate, and they write to build up our faith, by pointing us to Christ. That's what biblical and systematic theology at their best have always done, and the best application of Scripture has always shown us in practical ways how to draw on the rich blessings of Jesus' salvation. I hope that many will read these books and take them to heart.--John M. Frame This is a series that the church needs more than ever, as we forge fresh links between the world of Biblical studies and our Reformed theology. The contributors remind us again that the Bible is a book about God and his purposes and encourages us to preach and teach the message of salvation which it contains. It will be an inspiration to many and give us new insight into the faith once delivered to the saints.--Gerald Bray Under the trusty captaincy of Professor Robert Peterson, a crew of seasoned Reformed sailors has set out to encompass a new Treasure Island--an up-to-the-minute, mid-range, pastorally focused collection of Explorations in Biblical Theology, covering the main themes of the Reformed faith and the main biblical books that set them forth. Peterson's own excellent study of Election and Free Will, the series starter, whets the appetite for more good things to come. These are books to look out for, and to collect as they see the light of day. It is already clear that they will demonstrate afresh the truth, life, light, and power that the old Reformed faith can still bring to a befuddled and benighted world.--J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College. What a wonderful book! Most discussions of the doctrine of election and free will have become a take-no-prisoners kind of theological warfare. Robert Peterson's clear and irenic presentation of the doctrine of election never compromises the truth but it does open the door for God's people, who sometimes disagree about important truths, to talk. What a novel idea? Whether you are committed to Reformed theology (and I am) or not, you will benefit by this book and rise up and call Dr. Peterson blessed.--Steve Brown

Explorations in Biblical Theology is a gift to God's people. Biblical theology was never meant to be reserved for academics. When the verities of the Reformed faith are taken from the ivy halls of academia and placed in the hearts and minds of the covenant people of God, reformation and revival are the inevitable result. I believe God will use this series as a mighty tool for the Kingdom.--Steve Brown Explorations in Biblical Theology is a valuable new series of books on doctrinal themes that run through Scripture. The contributors are competent scholars who love to serve the church and have special expertise in the Bible and its theology. Following a thematic approach, each volume explores a distinctive doctrine as it is taught in Scripture, or else introduces the various doctrines taught in a particular book of the Bible. The result is a fresh and unique contribution to our understanding of the Bible's own theology.--Philip Ryken, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA Neither superficial nor highly technical, this new series of volumes on important Christian doctrines is projected to teach Reformed theology as it is most helpfully taught, with clear grounding in Scripture, mature understanding of theology, gracious interaction with others who disagree, and useful application to life. I expect that these volumes will strengthen the faith and biblical maturity of all who read them, and I am happy to recommend them highly.--Wayne Grudem, Ph.D. Author of Systematic Theology Research Professor of Bible and Theology, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, AZ The aim of these volumes is clear: as regards God's Word, rigor; as regards other scholars, respect; as regards current issues, relevance; as regards the Lord himself, reverence. Effective witness and ministry currently require more than simply extra effort and better methods: the call is heard from churches across the board for renewal in our grasp of Christian truth. Each author in this series contributes admirably to that urgent need.--Robert W. Yarbrough Associate Professor of New Testament and Department Chair Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Deerfield, IL The church of Jesus Christ faces massive cultural challenges today. More and more people in the western world are ignorant of or hostile to the Christian faith. The moral fabric of our society is unraveling, and as a result of postmodernism many are adopting a relativistic worldview. Some Christians have responded by trying to simplify and dumb-down the gospel. Others have tried to catch the cultural mood of the day in order to gain more converts, but they have often been co-opted by the culture instead of transforming it for Christ. What we truly need is to dig down deep into biblical foundations, so that our theology is robustly biblical. Only a worldview that is informed by both biblical and systematic theology can withstand the intellectual challenges that face us today. The series Explorations in Biblical Theology is designed to meet this very need. I commend these volumes enthusiastically, for they explain what the scriptures teach from the standpoint of biblical theology. What we desperately need to hear and learn today is the whole counsel of God. This series advances that very agenda for the edification of the church and to the glory of God.--Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation & Associate Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville, Kentucky The message of a God who loved us before he formed the earth, called us his own before we could respond to him, died for us while we were dead in our transgressions and sins, made us alive when we were incapable of serving him, unites us to himself so that we can be forever holy, and now loves us more than we love ourselves -- sparked a Reformation of hope and joy that transformed the world of faith. Re-declaring that hope and reclaiming that joy is the ambition and delight of this series of Explorations in Biblical Theology. Able and godly scholars trace the golden thread of grace that unites all Scripture to make the wonders of our God's redeeming love shine and win hearts anew. The writing is warm, winsome and respectful of those who differ. The motives are clearly to reveal truth and expose error by glorifying the message and manner of the Savior.--Bryan Chapell, President, Covenant Theological Seminary There are many misconceptions today about systematic, biblical, and applicatory theology. One sometimes gets the impression that these are opposed to one another, and that the first two, at least, are so obscure that ordinary people should avoid them like the plague. The series Explorations in Biblical Theology seeks to correct these misunderstandings, to bring these disciplines together in a winsome, clear unity, edifying to non-specialists. The authors are first-rate, and they write to build up our faith, by pointing us to Christ. That's what biblical and systematic theology at their best have always done, and the best application of Scripture has always shown us in practical ways how to draw on the rich blessings of Jesus' salvation. I hope that many will read these books and take them to heart.--John M. Frame This is a series that the church needs more than ever, as we forge fresh links between the world of Biblical studies and our Reformed theology. The contributors remind us again that the Bible is a book about God and his purposes and encourages us to preach and teach the message of salvation which it contains. It will be an inspiration to many and give us new insight into the faith once delivered to the saints.--Gerald Bray Under the trusty captaincy of Professor Robert Peterson, a crew of seasoned Reformed sailors has set out to encompass a new Treasure Island--an up-to-the-minute, mid-range, pastorally focused collection of Explorations in Biblical Theology, covering the main themes of the Reformed faith and the main biblical books that set them forth. Peterson's own excellent study of Election and Free Will, the series starter, whets the appetite for more good things to come. These are books to look out for, and to collect as they see the light of day. It is already clear that they will demonstrate afresh the truth, life, light, and power that the old Reformed faith can still bring to a befuddled and benighted world.--J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College. What a wonderful book! Most discussions of the doctrine of election and free will have become a take-no-prisoners kind of theological warfare. Robert Peterson's clear and irenic presentation of the doctrine of election never compromises the truth but it does open the door for God's people, who sometimes disagree about important truths, to talk. What a novel idea? Whether you are committed to Reformed theology (and I am) or not, you will benefit by this book and rise up and call Dr. Peterson blessed.--Steve Brown

I expect that these volumes will strengthen the faith and biblical maturity of all who read them, and I am happy to recommend them highly. -- Wayne Grudem, Ph.D.

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Robert A. Peterson (MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; PhD, Drew University) was professor of systematic theology at Covenant Seminary for more than twenty-five years. He has served seven churches as an interim pastor and is the author of a number of books, including Hell on Trial, Adopted by God, and Election and Free Will.

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