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According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bibleby Graeme Goldsworthy is an important and helpful book that seeks to apply the discipline of biblical theology to the text of Scripture.

Too many Christians approach the Bible as a list of rules, general promises, or helpful tidbits to help them in their daily lives. Taking Scriptural verses out of their context can lead to division and incorrect application.

Furthermore, a simplistic appeal to biblical authority can overlook the differences of interpretation encountered by people who are equally committed to the authority of the text.

According to Plan seeks to give Bible readers firm ground on which to stand when interpreting Scripture. Goldsworthy points us to the overarching narrative of the Bible that helps us then understand the individual Bible stories that fit within that larger Story.

Understanding the Story the Bible tells also helps us understand the theological doctrines found in the epistolary material, as well as the poems and songs of the Old Testament.

This week, I will be providing a summary of Goldsworthy’s book and then some interaction with his main points. We’ll begin the summary tomorrow.

written by Trevin Wax  © 2009 Kingdom People blog

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