The Whole Counsel of God (3-Volume Set)

“[I] hope I act as the mouthpiece for many in expressing a deep sense of gratitude to the author for producing this library of theological learning. It is bound to stimulate, instruct, and challenge a whole range of readers—from Christians who are simply seeking to grow in their understanding of the faith to students and scholars seeking to further hone their theology. And with this sense of gratitude there is a corresponding thankfulness to God for giving Rick Gamble the strength and perseverance that have surely been needed to carry the burden and fulfill the vision that first launched The Whole Counsel of God.”

“For me, this volume is the capstone of the three-volume set and is worth the price of the set all by itself.”

“A remarkable achievement. Gamble’s volume is sweeping, interesting, and, at times, quirky, not unlike the orthodox Protestantism he describes so well.”

“This volume brings Richard C. Gamble’s ambitious integrative theological project—biblical, systematic, and historical—to completion. The coverage is remarkably comprehensive, the judgments careful and well-informed. Seminary students in particular will be well served by a careful reading of this entire project.”

“This conclusion of [Richard Gamble’s] remarkable achievement is a substantial and insightful guide to the contours of the leading ideas and significant persons of Christian thought, providing a starting point for students and a valuable resource for scholars of all theological traditions.”

“An ambitious and unique project, providing a synthesis of biblical theology, systematic theology, and church history; it should provide an excellent basis for further detailed study.”

“I know of no other single source that effectively vacuum-packs such a wealth of useful material, as well as practical insights. I heartily commend this volume to energetic Christian readers; the time needed to work through it will be worth the lifetime of help that it gives to Christians who hope to thoughtfully understand and challenge unbelief in its many forms.”

“[Gamble] combines the insights of many years of teaching in these disciplines with a pastor’s heart that renders this volume not only instructive but also edifying.”

“Rick Gambles second volume on the whole counsel of God is a chef doeuvre, blending history, theology, and exegesis. It is a compilation of biblical survey with theology, a massive endeavor that will stand as a magnum opus for future generations of Christians. Gamble engages the breadth of scholarship critically, thoughtfully, and charitably while always advancing his own argument for the reader. Serious students of Scripture will be enriched by Gambles holistic presentation of Gods Word through both theological and pastoral lenses.”

“In an age when much Western biblical scholarship does not expound Scripture but judges and critiques it, this volume is a welcome return to respect for Gods Wordand not in part, but the whole. Richard Gamble carefully recounts what God has revealed in the history and theology contained in the New Testament (with thorough reference to the Old). With emphasis on Gods mighty acts, Gamble unfolds Scriptures testimony to God and Christ, to salvation, and to a people Christs church. He also outlines an apologetic (in the tradition of Cornelius Van Til) for walking in faithfulness and testifying to Christs lordship. This wonderful volume will help move Scriptures glorious, life-changing testimony from the printed page to the minds and hearts of all who consult it.”

“With a scholars mind and a pastors heart, Rick Gamble has successfully integrated biblical theology and systematic theology into a unitary interpretive method, while emphasizing personal piety and godly humility as the goals of theological study. The result is a sound and comprehensive exposition of the Scriptures that will bear great influence for generations to come, and in which any reader will find rich nourishment for the soul. Some will call this volume groundbreaking, and so it is, but I can think of no better way to characterize it than a demonstration of the Spirit (1 Cor. 2:4).”

“Dr. Gambles new volume in the Whole Counsel of God series is a comprehensive, scholarly treatise o book is evidence, despite his claim in the preface to the contrary. Yet the distinguishing feature of Dr. Gambles erudition is his ability to clearly and carefully communicate the profound truths of Gods Word to both the farmer and the seminarian, which is no mean feat! From biographical information to the Trinity to our union with Christ, Dr. Gamble instructs us with the patience of a learned theologian and the zeal and clarity of a preacher whose feet are shod with the gospel. The person who reads these pages not only will be instructed in the sacred truths of Scripture but will understand why Dr. Gambles lectures are so well received and loved by his students. What is more, the reader will also find himself situated firmly in the Vosian tradition of biblical theology, being led by an able guide who is clearly and constructively extending Voss great vision for the church and the academy.”

“Volume 2 of Richard Gambles series The Whole Counsel of God is a remarkably comprehensive analysis of Gods New Testament revelation in Jesus Christ. Among the many admirable qualities of this major project are its clarity, historical accuracy, and sustained interaction with the full historical sweep of theology inclusive of the confessional Presbyterian and Reformed traditions. I highly recommend this volume to all who study the Scriptures. They will greatly benefit from its simultaneous readability and rich theological penetration.”

“Dr. Gambles second volume of his ambitious project, blending biblical theology with a systematic-theological structure, encourages the reader to see the entire sweep of redemptive history fulfilled in Jesus Christ and his work of redemption. It should greatly repay close attention. We await the third volume with anticipation.”

“The fruit of decades of scholarship, teaching, preaching, fellowship, and life in Christ, this continuation of Professor Gambles survey of Gods mighty acts is impressive. The author provides amazing and sweeping vistas of the forest without neglecting the trees. This volume will reward patient reading and rereading.”

“This, the second of the authors projected three-volume magnum opus exploring the whole counsel of God as it is revealed in the unfolding history of special revelation, deals with the New Testament culmination of that history. Readers will find a wealth of insights that result from this comprehensive effort to integrate the results of biblical-theological interpretation with systematic-theological issues and conclusions in light of the history of doctrinean impressive accomplishment of a demanding undertaking.”

“One can view a river from a mountaintop or from the window of a train that runs along its banks. Thus it is with systematic theology and biblical theology. Richard Gamble gives us a ticket to ride through the lush landscape of New Testament theology that yields fresh appreciation for the doctrines of the Christian faith, as he once again provides a creative blend of various branches of theology. The Key Terms, Study Questions, and Resources for Further Study provided for each chapter enrich the whole.”