The good news of God's reign : an introduction to the New Testament / Carl N. Toney.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Toney, Carl N., 1975- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. New Testament--Introductions.

Bible.

Bible. New Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps

Other Title:

Path to Open

Place of Publication:

[Abilene, Texas] : Abilene Christian University Press, [2025]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The New Testament gives a message of hope that Jesus is the King who established the reign of God through his life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The Good News of God's Reign explores how each New Testament author casts this vision for how early believers could live under God's rule in their first-century contexts. In the process, readers will discover the diversity of the early church and its leading figures. They will learn about each New Testament writing's major themes, which are clearly and thoughtfully presented to illuminate the Christian communities' struggles and successes. The Gospels recount stories from Jesus's life, death, resurrection, and ascension as he inaugurated this kingdom. Acts relates the origin of the church as God's kingdom expands from Jerusalem to Rome. Paul, an ambassador of God's kingdom, writes thirteen letters that equip churches representing God's rule. The remaining New Testament letters provide windows into the diversity of early Christian communities living in light of God's rule. The Book of Revelation wraps up the New Testament story with the promised final victory of God's kingdom "on earth as it is in heaven" (Matt. 6:10)"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Great expectations

Mark makes his mark

Matthew's story

Looking at Luke

The story of the early church in Acts

Paul begins to write : 1-2 Thessalonians

Letters from Paul to the Galatians and Philippians

Letters across Asia Minor : Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians

The Ekklēsia in Corinth

A letter of introduction : Romans

The legacy of Paul : the pastorals

A new covenant : Hebrews

Jesus's brothers speak up : James and Jude

The first and last testaments of Peter

Jesus abides : the gospel of John

John's community in crisis : 1-3 John and Revelation.

Notes:

Place of publication from the publisher's website.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 15, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Toney, Carl N., 1975- Good news of God's reign

ISBN:

9781684268481

1684268486

OCLC:

1512666548

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license