{"product_id":"9780830842919_the-return-of-the-kingdom","title":"The Return of the Kingdom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWord Guild Award Winner--Biblical Studies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe biblical story begins and ends with God as king.\u003c\/b\u003e Human beings rebel, however, rather than fulfilling their royal calling to rule creation on behalf of their Sovereign--and the world became enslaved to the rule of a dark, serpentine lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume of IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology, Stephen Dempster traces the themes of kingship and kingdom throughout Scripture, illuminating the challenges, pain, and ultimate hope that the Bible offers. The story of God's kingship is ultimately the fulfillment of a promise, a promise to restore the rightful rule of humanity over creation by defeating sin and death and to establish a worldof peace and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEssential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or \u003ci\u003eessential\u003c\/i\u003e themes of the Bible's grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 1-3, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen G Dempster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699732787249,"sku":"9780830842919","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9780830842919.jpg?v=1780471097","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9780830842919_the-return-of-the-kingdom","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}