Description
Sometimes it is easy to view the Old Testament as difficult to apply to our day-to-day lives. As contemporary Christians, we may even wonder whether it is possible for us to establish our apostolic roots in the Old Testament.
Christian Faith in the Old Testament helps us complete this daunting task with ease. In this intriguing and informative study, Gareth Lee Cockerill helps us view the New Testament as a fulfillment of the Old Testament, giving us a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole. In language that is easily accessible to the layperson, Gareth explores the role of each major part of the Old Testament Canon and what part each plays in the total scope of biblical revelation. Additionally, Christian Faith in the Old Testament offers important guidance to contemporary believers about how each part of the Old Testament Canon applies today. This book is the perfect choice for intelligent modern Christians looking to discover their apostolic roots in the Old Testament.
Features include:
- Understand how the Old Testament applies to life today
- Discover the contemporary Christian's apostolic roots in the Old Testament
- Gain a broad perspective on Scripture as a whole
About the Author
Gareth Lee Cockerill has taught at Wesley Biblical Seminary for more than twenty-five years and currently serves as the Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology. He worked as the New Testament Editor for The Wesley Bible: A Personal Study Bible for Holy Living, Thomas Nelson, 1990. He and his wife, Rosa, live in Jackson, Mississippi.
Book Information
ISBN 9781401677350
Author Gareth Lee Cockerill
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers
Weight(grams) 276g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 151mm * 24mm