The Work of Christ (Contours of Christian Theology) - Softcover

Letham, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0851118917 ISBN 13: 9780851118918

Publisher: IVP, 1993

Synopsis

In The Work of Christ Robert Letham shapes his discussion around the threefold office of Christ as prophet, priest and king. Within this framework he explores the issues of Christ and the Word of God, the nature and theories of the atonement, and the cosmic and corporate dimensions of the mediatorial kingship of Christ. At crucial points the viewpoints of significant Christian thinkers, from the church fathers to contemporary theologians and biblical scholars, are introduced and brought into the conversation.
Lucidly written and clearly presented, this is a soundly orthodox and engaging presentation of what Christ has done. It is a welcome starting point for students of theology.

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Review

... stunning in its clarity and breadth of thought on areas about
which so many Christians are hazy or agnostic.
-- Andy Peck; Christianity; October 2004

... this book is a timely reassessment of the theology of
salvation. The consequences for the theology and practice of mission are
huge, -- John Corrie; Themelios; March 2006

Can a non-Christian be saved without making a personal response to
the gospel during his lifetime? ... An optimism in the sovereign mercy of
God should not lead to a complacency in evangelism. -- Chris Sinkinson; Evangelicals Now; April 2005

From the Publisher

In-depth exploration of the heart of the gospel - the work of
Christ.

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851118917
• ISBN 13: 9780851118918
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284