Basic Guide to Biblical Theology, A: Nine Themes That Unite the Old and New Testaments - Softcover

Alan J. Thompson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540969746 ISBN 13: 9781540969743

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group, 2025

Synopsis

Serious students of the Bible quickly discover the diversity that stems from the human origins of Scripture, such as different authors writing in different times, places, genres, and languages. Written by an expert in biblical theology, this short, accessible book helps readers understand the unity that springs from the divine authorship of Scripture and how the whole Bible fits together. Alan Thompson enables readers to see the big picture of the Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together: creation, covenant, the exodus, law and wisdom, sacrifice, kingship, the prophetic hope, the kingdom of God, and the final holy city. A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology helps readers read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament and the New Testament in light of the Old Testament. This book provides an introductory framework for the big themes of biblical theology, preparing readers for a lifetime of Bible study. It will appeal to anyone who wants to understand how the Bible fits together, including students, pastors, church leaders, and laypeople.

About this title

About the Author

Alan J. Thompson (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is head of the New Testament department and senior lecturer in New Testament at Sydney Missionary and Bible College of the Australian University of Theology. He is the author of One Lord, One People: The Unity of the Church in Acts, The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus, and commentaries on Acts (forthcoming), Luke, and Colossians and Philemon.

From the Back Cover

Understanding How the Bible Fits Together

This accessible book helps readers make sense of the whole Bible by unpacking nine key themes that unite the Testaments and hold the Bible together.

"An accessible, wise, clear, and faithful summary of some of the key themes in the biblical story. Reading Thompson will help students, laypeople, and pastors see the larger framework and discern the overall structure and content of the Scriptures. A wonderful resource."
--Thomas R. Schreiner, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"What a wonderful book on biblical theology! This volume is one of the most accessible, well-balanced, and engaging books on the subject. I heartily recommend it."
--Benjamin L. Gladd, The Carson Center for Theological Renewal

"A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology works through nine of the most important themes that span the Bible and presents them in a way that not only grounds the reader in these foundational themes but also trains the Bible student in how to search out additional themes with biblical integrity, leading to joyful discovery."
--Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher and author of Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything About Your Story

"I highly recommend this accessible, insightful introduction to biblical theology. Thompson provides sound guidance for readers seeking patterns and principles for how the whole Bible fits together."
--Brian J. Tabb, Bethlehem College and Seminary

"Although the subject is vast, Thompson has provided a wonderful, faithful, and helpful overview of the basic story and message of Scripture. A must-read for those who want to know how to think God's thoughts after him and want to understand well the whole counsel of God. I cannot recommend this book enough."
--Steve Wellum, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Too often readers of the Bible don't see the forest for the trees. This engaging book will open your eyes to a beautiful landscape in which all the paths lead to Jesus."
--Sigurd Grindheim, Norwegian Mission Society and Mekane Yesus Seminary, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540969746
• ISBN 13: 9781540969743
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208