Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
Overview
The concept of blessing pervades the everyday life of Christians—from testimonies recounting God’s provision, to praise songs, to wishing someone well. In fact, the term has been so integrated into Christian language that it is rarely considered thoughtfully. In the pages of Scripture, blessing seems to be either physical or spiritual, but a fuller biblical-theological approach reveals that God’s blessing has always been both spiritual and physical.
In Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God, William Osborne traces the theme of blessing throughout Scripture as he guides readers into a deeper understanding of how God’s gracious benevolence impacts the everyday lives of Christians.
- Traces the theme of blessing throughout Scripture
- Explores the spiritual and physical dimension of blessing
- Guides readers into a deeper understanding of how God’s gracious benevolence impacts the everyday lives of Christians
- Introduction
- The Covenant of Creation
- The Covenant with Noah
- The Covenant with Abraham
- The Covenant with Israel
- The Covenant with David
- The New Covenant
Top Highlights
“But God’s act of blessing does not just entail the giving of things; it necessitates a right relationship between the two parties—God and his creation. To be blessed by God is to be in right standing with him. God’s blessing is experienced by his creatures in two primary categories: creation and covenant. It is in both of these divinely established contexts that God’s creatures come to know him as the God who blesses.” (Page 22)
“ a biblical-theological approach recognizes that God’s blessings have always been both spiritual and physical.” (Page 17)
“While the theme of blessing certainly continues, it does indeed shift in prominence and focus. This fact demonstrates why it is important for us to remember that words don’t equal concepts. Divine blessing continues to play a role in God’s plan of redemption in the New Testament, but the language and ideas change.” (Page 28)
“However, the blessing is not set against God’s creative work; it is the celebration and consecration of his work!” (Page 37)
“God’s blessing the world will be mediated by a chosen seed” (Page 46)
- Title: Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God
- Author: William R. Osborne
- Series: Short Studies in Biblical Theology
- Publisher: Crossway
- Print Publication Date: 2020
- Logos Release Date: 2020
- Pages: 159
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Wealth › Religious aspects--Christianity; Benediction; Blessing and cursing
- ISBNs: 9781433566219, 9781433566240, 9781433566226, 9781433566233, 1433566214, 1433566249, 1433566222, 1433566230
- Resource ID: LLS:DVNBLSSNGPRSNGD
- Resource Type: text.monograph.biblical-theology
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-06-27T16:46:59Z