The at home in God's household Burke, Trevor J. creator text bibliography ilu Downers Grove, Ill Inter-Varsity Press c2011 2011 monographic eng

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241 p. ; 21 cm. "Sonship" is an important, yet often overlooked, theme throughout the Bible. Adam, the first human being, is identified as a "son of God"; Israel is God's "first-born son"; the covenant with King David is cast in father-son terms; Christians are children of God, "adopted as sons"; and the same designation brings Scripture to a triumphant conclusion: "He who overcomes will inherit all this, and I will be his God and he will be my son" (Revelation 21:7). The story line of the Bible makes it clear that God is making for himself a family of sons and daughters who will serve him and reign with him in his kingdom forever- and this purpose is achieved through Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God. Trevor Burke shows how "sonship" is the focus of creation, is a metaphor for salvation, carries moral obligation and is the goal of the restoration of broken, suffering humanity. Introduction : sonship as a Biblical metaphor -- Sonship in the Old Testament -- Sonship in the New Testament. Trevor J. Burke. Includes bibliographical references. Son of God Biblical teaching Children of God Biblical teaching Adoption Religious aspects Biblical teaching Metaphor in the Bible BS680.S66 B87 2011 233 9780830824137 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0830824138 (pbk. : alk. paper) 2011023278 DLC 160721 20250312110443.0 16808238