Thomas Schreiner's substantial New Testament Theology examined the unifying themes that emerge from a detailed reading of the New Testament canon. Magnifying God in Christ provides a student-level digest of Schreiner's massive work, exploring the key themes and teachings of the New Testament in a more accessible and concise way. In addition to summarizing the findings of Schreiner's larger work, this survey provides answers to the "so what?" question of New Testament theology.
Comprehensive and up to date, the book is arranged thematically and includes careful exegesis of key passages. It argues for a New Testament theology that is God-focused, Christ-centered, and Spirit-saturated and offers students of the Bible a big-picture view of what the New Testament is all about.
Praise for Schreiner's New Testament Theology
"This is probably the best New Testament theology written in the last several decades from a decidedly Reformed and evangelical point of view."--Ben Witherington III
"A valuable addition to the field, providing to students the kind of overview that only a seasoned scholar can produce."--Douglas J. Moo
"A magnificent achievement!"--Simon J. Gathercole
"Lucid, incisive, and above all devoted to listening to the text of the NT."--Donald A. Hagner
Reviews
"[Schreiner's] massive New Testament Theology . . . was well worth the time and attention required to read it. However, I remember thinking along the way that a condensed and more accessible version would be a coup for thoughtful lay persons. Thus, I welcomed the publication of Magnifying God in Christ with enthusiasm. I was even more enthused as I realized that this may well be the most helpful summary of the theology of the New Testament I had yet to read. . . . This is biblical scholarship in service to the church which is what all biblical scholarship ought to be. . . . This is certainly a book for pastors. It will serve as a wonderful companion to those preparing sermons from NT texts. But it is also a book for Sunday School teachers, students, and interested lay persons who want to deepen their knowledge of God and His saving work in Christ revealed in the New Testament."--Todd Pruitt, TGC Reviews (The Gospel Coalition)
"Schreiner has a high degree of competence in his field and is able to communicate his thoughts with admirable clarity. . . . Readers will find . . . a wealth of information and insight which will considerably broaden and deepen their understanding of the message of the New Testament."--Peter Ensor, Methodist Recorder
"One cannot be without this book, for if you want to have the New Testament, in all its greatness, at your fingertips, this is the book for you. It has thirteen chapters, and every chapter is so clear, concise, and memorable."--D. Ben Rees, The Voice
