"People
of God", an expression that has given rise to many books and speculations,
but who are they and what do the Scriptures say about it? Dr. Benjamin L. Gladd
provides us in this book a good answer, from a biblical theology. As the author
writes in the preface to this series: "Good biblical theology warms the
heart and motivate us to grow in our knowledge and worship of the triune
God." The series "The Essential Studies in Biblical Theology"
responds to the need that exists to know Biblical theology.
In this first volume, the author introduces us the nature of God's people from the imago Dei perspective and how this influences our interpretation of many prophetic and theological issues. The book consists of 12 chapters, which could be presented in the following scheme: Creation, Israel, Jesus and the Church, as kings, priests and prophets. At the end of each chapter, the reader will be able to find recommended readings of high biblical and academic value.
The subject addressed in this book is somewhat profound, but Dr. Gladd has written it in a very pleasant way, with practical applications and illustrations that allow us to have an even clearer picture of what is said. Any teacher or pastor will be strengthened in their knowledge of the great narrative of the Scriptures. Those readers with dispensational backgrounds may feel a bit challenged by what Dr. Gladd writes, but even so, it is a book that will be stimulating for research and theological enrichment.
Personally
I enjoyed the chapters on Jesus, it is a great joy to know that Jesus perfectly
fulfilled all that was expected of Israel and not only of them but also of us,
in Jesus we find fulfillment. He is the perfect King, Priest and Prophet.
