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A panoramic view of salvation history and the magnificent scope of God’s covenant promises

What did God mean when he promised to make Abraham into a “great nation”? And how does this promise shape our understanding of the Bible’s overarching message?

In The Great Nation of Abraham, this in-depth biblical and theological study traces the unfolding of the Abrahamic Covenant from Genesis to the consummation of God’s kingdom. Beginning with God’s promises in Genesis 12, it explores how the themes of people, land, law and king develop throughout Scripture, revealing the unity of God’s redemptive purposes.

Through careful biblical exegesis and engagement with influential theological perspectives, this book shows how the promises were fulfilled in stages: first through the nation of Israel, and ultimately through Jesus Christ and his church.

Readers will discover how:

• The Abrahamic Covenant provides a framework for understanding the Bible’s unfolding story of redemption.

• God’s promises of people, land, law and king develop throughout the Old and New Testaments.

• Jesus Christ fulfils the promises made to Abraham as the true Son of Abraham and the promised King.

• The church’s union with Christ enables believers to share in the blessings promised to Abraham.

• God’s ultimate purpose reaches beyond an earthly nation to the eternal kingdom, the new heavens and the new earth.

Rich in biblical detail and theological insight, this book reveals the unity of Scripture and the far-reaching purpose of God’s redemptive plan.