by Geerhardus Vos
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"The Eschatology of the New Testament" by Geerhardus Vos provides an incisive and detailed examination of the New Testament's teachings on the last things. Vos meticulously analyzes the doctrinal and religious significance of eschatology in the New Testament, asserting its foundational role in the Christian faith as a continuation and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. His approach integrates the historical context with a clear theological interpretation, distinguishing between the 'already' and the 'not yet' aspects of eschatological fulfillment.
The book covers a range of topics, including the parousia (second coming of Christ), the resurrection, the judgment, and the consummate state of eternity. Vos expertly navigates through complex theological ideas like the distinction between general and individual eschatology, and the scriptural basis for pivotal doctrines such as the intermediate state and the resurrection of the body. His work is notable for its depth in exploring how New Testament eschatology is deeply interwoven with the entirety of Christian doctrine, emphasizing the future hope that animates present Christian living.
About Geerhardus Vos: Geerhardus Vos (1862-1949) was a Dutch-American theologian and one of the most prominent figures in the development of Reformed biblical theology. Educated at Princeton Theological Seminary, Vos brought a rigorously intellectual yet deeply spiritual approach to biblical studies, often being referred to as the "father of Reformed biblical theology." His works explore the harmony and progression of redemptive revelation throughout Scripture, characterized by a meticulous exegesis and a profound reverence for the biblical text. Vos’s contributions to Christian theology persist in their influence, particularly through his teachings on the unfolding of God's redemptive plan and his emphasis on the eschatological aspects of biblical revelation.
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Table of Contents
I. Doctrinal and Religious Significance
II. General Structure
III. Course of Development
IV. General and Individual Eschatology
V. The Parousia
VI. The Resurrection
VII. The Change of Those Living at the Parousia
VIII. The Judgment
IX. The Consummate State
X. The Intermediate State