Having appreciated the author's work on Revelation, and noticed the lack of treatment Union with Christ specifically in his resurrection and ascension has received in books I've read on the topic, I was eager to read this book. It's been a joy to begin reading (I'll update once I finish).
Highlights:
- Clarity. Always a strong suit of Beale's
- Masterful interaction with the Old Testament. You will grow in your knowledge of and appreciation for the entire Bible while reading this book.
- Tempting as it is to focus only on Paul's "in Christ" statements, Beale avoids that and manages instead to show how the concept and reality of union with Christ is present and functional in the entire New Testament, in ways that deepen our understanding of what Paul was talking about.
Thank you Dr. Beale!
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Life Your Life Raised with Christ
What does being united with the resurrected Christ mean for your life? In Union with the Resurrected Christ, G. K. Beale presents an Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology. In 17 chapters and over 550 pages, this book is a serious study of what it means to be raised with Christ. It is thorough with the Scriptures and filled with insight.Biblical TheologyPart 1, consisting of only 2 chapters, presents the biblical-theological storyline related to resurrection, new creation, and union with Christ. Beale looks at the phrase “latter days” to describe an inaugurated eschatology as well as an “already and not yet” eschatology. I was most surprised to learn that resurrection in the New Testament, especially in Paul’s writings, is related to the new creation and the role of kingship. These ideas were first shown in Beale’s book, A New Testament Biblical Theology. The goal of this present book is to show in more depth that Christ’s resurrection and ascension — as well as our union with him — is the generative source of most of Paul’s important concepts and doctrines. It is a tremendous task, and Beale excels beautifully.Part 2 makes up the rest of the book, where Beale examines the reality and benefits of fulfillment in Christ’s life, death, and especially resurrection as the beginning of the eschatological new-creation kingdom. Beale likens these realities and benefits as facets of a diamond — being different aspects of our union with Christ. They are listed as follows: Return from exile, True Israel, Last Adam, Regeneration, Righteousness, Wisdom, Justification, Missiology, Ecclesiology, Glorification, Sanctification, King - priest, Tribulation, Redemption, Resurrection, Spirit/pneumatology, Temple, Image of God, Son Of God/Sonship.The Last Adam, the Son of God, and True IsraelI was most interested to learn how the resurrected Christ is revealed to be the last Adam, the son of God, and true Israel. He is a corporate representative for his people, enabling them to gain Adamic sonship and become true Israel. The study on what it means for Jesus to be called the Son of Man was especially enlightening. It made me proud to know that as I am united with him in the resurrection, Christ represents me in every sense of the word.What makes this book outstanding are the application sections at the end of each chapter. For example, Beale connects the mission of Jesus with that of his followers. Believers are to suffer for the sake of righteousness just like Jesus. They are commissioned to be a light to the nations. The church has taken on the descriptions of true Israel, and we live this out in the united with Christ reality of the Christian life.Life Your Life Raised with ChristAcademic and impressive, this book is a comprehensive examination and sweeping survey of what it means to be resurrected with Christ. It is deeply theological, yet explicitly worshipful in nature. To dwell on what it means to be united with Christ was good for my soul, and I come away refreshed to live my life raised with Christ.I received a media copy of Union with the Resurrected Christ and this is my honest review.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
What does being united with the resurrected Christ mean for your life? In Union with the Resurrected Christ, G. K. Beale presents an Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology. In 17 chapters and over 550 pages, this book is a serious study of what it means to be raised with Christ. It is thorough with the Scriptures and filled with insight.
Biblical Theology
Part 1, consisting of only 2 chapters, presents the biblical-theological storyline related to resurrection, new creation, and union with Christ. Beale looks at the phrase “latter days” to describe an inaugurated eschatology as well as an “already and not yet” eschatology. I was most surprised to learn that resurrection in the New Testament, especially in Paul’s writings, is related to the new creation and the role of kingship. These ideas were first shown in Beale’s book, A New Testament Biblical Theology. The goal of this present book is to show in more depth that Christ’s resurrection and ascension — as well as our union with him — is the generative source of most of Paul’s important concepts and doctrines. It is a tremendous task, and Beale excels beautifully.
Part 2 makes up the rest of the book, where Beale examines the reality and benefits of fulfillment in Christ’s life, death, and especially resurrection as the beginning of the eschatological new-creation kingdom. Beale likens these realities and benefits as facets of a diamond — being different aspects of our union with Christ. They are listed as follows: Return from exile, True Israel, Last Adam, Regeneration, Righteousness, Wisdom, Justification, Missiology, Ecclesiology, Glorification, Sanctification, King - priest, Tribulation, Redemption, Resurrection, Spirit/pneumatology, Temple, Image of God, Son Of God/Sonship.
The Last Adam, the Son of God, and True Israel
I was most interested to learn how the resurrected Christ is revealed to be the last Adam, the son of God, and true Israel. He is a corporate representative for his people, enabling them to gain Adamic sonship and become true Israel. The study on what it means for Jesus to be called the Son of Man was especially enlightening. It made me proud to know that as I am united with him in the resurrection, Christ represents me in every sense of the word.
What makes this book outstanding are the application sections at the end of each chapter. For example, Beale connects the mission of Jesus with that of his followers. Believers are to suffer for the sake of righteousness just like Jesus. They are commissioned to be a light to the nations. The church has taken on the descriptions of true Israel, and we live this out in the united with Christ reality of the Christian life.
Life Your Life Raised with Christ
Academic and impressive, this book is a comprehensive examination and sweeping survey of what it means to be resurrected with Christ. It is deeply theological, yet explicitly worshipful in nature. To dwell on what it means to be united with Christ was good for my soul, and I come away refreshed to live my life raised with Christ.
I received a media copy of Union with the Resurrected Christ and this is my honest review.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
The truth of the union between the believer and Christ is astounding to say the least. That we are identified with Christ, and Christ with us, is a foundational truth that will change our lives and thinking. We see the "in him" language all through Paul's letters, and this truth has become a popular topic to discuss and ponder. G. K. Beale has noticed a hole in previous works and discussions on this amazing topic and has set out to fill that hole with Union with the Resurrected Christ.
Developments in Union and Identification Studies!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
Much discussion focuses on the "in him" passages, but what Beale does is focus on the fact that we have been united with Christ in his resurrection and ascension, that what has happened to Christ, will and is now happening to us as believers. The scope of this book is massive and sets itself apart as a thorough and helpful resource for any Christian and theologian. Beale sets the stage by looking at the biblical and theological storyline related to the Resurrection, New Creation, and Union with Christ in Part 1. Part 2 discusses the many realities and benefits of fulfillment in Christ's life, death and especially his resurrection and what this means for believers in union with Him. Topics include: the resurrected Christ as the last Adam, as corporate representative for the believer as true Israel, and identifying with Christ's righteousness, glory and his New Life.
I see this book as being an on-going resource for the church. It is long in length (around 557 pages), but is truly rich with great insight and years of experience from Beale as a theologian and professor. If you're looking to further your studies on the union between Christ and believers, this is a good place to start.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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- Danny BoeyReviewed in Singapore on July 15, 2023
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