Providence in the Story of Scripture
The Work of God through Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation
by Adamson Co
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Pub Date 6 May 2025 | Archive Date 20 May 2025
Baker Academic & Brazos Press | Baker Academic
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Description
Co begins with a brief introduction to providence to give students the "state of the question." He then explores the classical theme of the seventh and eighth days of creation as a helpful way to understand providence. He sets providence and human existence within the metanarrative of the Bible while explicating the doctrine in an overview fashion. Co demonstrates how the seventh and eighth days of creation bring clarity to traditional issues raised in systematic theology, such as preservation, governance, and concurrence; the problem of evil; and divine sovereignty and human free will.
Providence in the Story of Scripture challenges readers to live out a life of partnership with God in his providence and shows how the blessed hope of the Christian faith is God's life-transforming providence for today. The book includes a foreword by Kevin J. Vanhoozer.
Advance Praise
“We teach divine providence, but somehow it doesn’t seem to stay taught. I have often wondered why the doctrine so easily slips out of Christian minds. Adamson Co is an attentive teacher who has figured it out, and more importantly, he has figured out a way to improve the doctrine’s staying power. By setting providence within the main, plain narrative of Scripture, this book not only argues for but actually evokes a trust in God’s providential care.”—Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University
“This book offers both a basic introduction to providence and a hope-filled retrieval of a classic framework for the doctrine. Along the way, Adamson Co provides several creative, compelling illustrations of how our hope in God’s good providence makes a difference for contemporary life.”—Daniel J. Treier, Knoedler Professor of Theology, Wheaton College
“If I’m a Christian, I know that I’ve been saved by Jesus’s death for me on the cross. But now what? How do I understand my Christian day-to-day, mundane earthly life? How does prayer work? Where is God’s guidance? How much free will do I have? Adamson Co’s Providence in the Story of Scripture masterfully guides us through these questions of God’s providence and more. This is a balanced, informed, and biblical textbook that feeds, informs, and equips us for our Christian journey.”—Sam Chan, head trainer and mentor, EvQ School of Evangelism, City Bible Forum
“Drawing on an admirably wide range of thinkers from ancient to current, from secularists to saints, Adamson Co seeks to ‘trailblaze a new path in the doctrine of providence that would render it more accessible and, most of all, existentially relevant to lay people.’ He reframes the doctrine with energy, focus, creativity, and biblical fidelity. All readers stand to learn much, with practical benefit to their lives, from this wise and winsome exposition.”—Robert W. Yarbrough, professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary
“Accessible yet profoundly insightful, Providence in the Story of Scripture masterfully explores the complex theme of providence. While systematic theology might be intimidating for some, this book makes an important but difficult doctrine understandable for all readers. Theologians and nonexperts alike will appreciate Adamson Co’s ability to simplify deep theological concepts with clarity and strength.”—Chris Chun, director of Jonathan Edwards Center and professor of church history, Gateway Seminary
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781540965455 |
PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 208 |