Biblical Theology Briefing

Introducing the Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament

Join New Testament scholars Ben Gladd and Matt Harmon as they discuss the recently released Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Listen in to find out why this is such a valuable resource, the story of how it cam about, and how it can help you better understand the Bible.
 
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Some of Our Favorite NSBT Volumes

Join Matt and Ben as they talk about some of their favorite volumes in the New Studies in Biblical Theology Series edited by D.A. Carson.
Also included in this episode:
Why Ben is wearing a quarter-zip jacket while recording
What Ben and Matt have been up to this summer
Ben's hot take on the latest Indiana Jones movie
 

Resurrection in Biblical Theology

Join Ben and Matt as they talk about the resurrection and how it fits into biblical theology. They discuss
Key OT texts that explicitly mention the resurrection
Key NT texts that see far more references to resurrection
What pastors tend to do well when talking about the resurrection
What pastors tend to miss when talking about the resurrection
How resurrection relates to other key biblical theology themes
Recommended Resources:
Desiring God podcast → Ten Ways Easter Changes Everything https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/ten-ways-easter-changes-everything
Benjamin Gladd and Matthew Harmon, Making All Things New: Inaugurated Eschatology for the Life of the Church https://www.amazon.com/Making-All-Things-New-Inaugurated/dp/0801049601/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1680021306&sr=8-1
N.T. Wright, The Resurrection and the Son of God https://www.amazon.com/Resurrection-Christian-Origins-Question-Vol/dp/0800626796/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=resurrection+of+the+son+of+god+n.t.+wright&qid=1680021381&sprefix=wright+resurrectrion%2Caps%2C624&sr=8-1
Jeff Brannon, The Hope of Life after Death: A Biblical Theology of Resurrection (Essential STudies in Biblical Theology) https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Life-After-Death-Resurrection/dp/0830855319/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2Z8IVNAL1HRZ3&keywords=essential+studies+in+biblical+theology&qid=1680021568&sprefix=essential+studies+in+%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-6
Register HERE for the Biblical Theology Conference that Ben is doing with G.K. Beale April 28
 

Key Themes in 2 Peter & Jude - A Conversation on The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter & Jude

Join Ben and Matt as they discuss Matt's newest book The God Who Judges and Saves: A Theology of 2 Peter and Jude, part of the New Testament Theology series published by Crossway.
You don't want to miss Ben and Matt talking about:
Super Bowl party food
Ben's unusual location for recording
A one day conference Ben is doing with G.K. Beale on Preaching and Teaching the NT Use of the OT (more info HERE)
Why 2 Peter & Jude are neglected
Thoughts on how to preach these two epistles
The robust doctrine of Scripture found in 2 Peter
Jude's emphasis on God's preservation of his persevering people
A quote from the eminent theologian Taylor Swift

Preaching and Biblical Theology

Join Matt and Ben as they discuss:
 
1) Their own experiences with using biblical theology in preaching
2) Bad examples of using biblical theology in preaching
3) Good examples of using biblical theology in preaching
4) Using biblical theology to preach from the OT
5) Using biblical theology to preach from the NT
6) Recommended resources for using biblical theology in preaching
 
Some of the Resources we mention on this episode include:
Stanley Greidanus, Preaching Christ from the Old Testament: A Contemporary Hermeneutical Method → https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Christ-Old-Testament-Hermeneutical/dp/0802844499/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DYMDY77SY7K5&keywords=greidanus+preaching+christ+from+the+old+testament&qid=1673311513&sprefix=greidanus%2Caps%2C697&sr=8-1
Michael Lawrence, Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry → https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-Theology-Life-Church-Ministry/dp/1433515083/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EZASY4J6ZX5F&keywords=michael+lawrence+biblical+theology&qid=1673311770&sprefix=michael+lawrence%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1
Edmund Clowney, The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament → https://www.amazon.com/Unfolding-Mystery-Second-Discovering-Testament/dp/1596388927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OBYOY3UAAYCU&keywords=clowney+the+unfolding+mystery&qid=1673311944&sprefix=clowney%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1
Bryan Chapell, Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon → https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Centered-Preaching-Redeeming-Expository-Sermon/dp/0801099749/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MNAYM68IIH6X&keywords=chapel+christ+centered+preaching&qid=1673379837&sprefix=chapel+christ+centered+preaching%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-2
D.A. Carson and G.K. Beale, Commentary on the NT Use of the OT → https://www.amazon.com/Commentary-New-Testament-Use-Old/dp/0801026938/ref=sr_1_2?crid=37J0M2ODKOSKY&keywords=carson+beale&qid=1673447180&sprefix=carson+beale%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685
Master Scripture index for NSBT series hosted here: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/new-studies-in-biblical-theology/

Biblical-Theological Reflections on Jesus’ Birth in Luke’s Gospel

Join Matt and Ben as they walk through Luke 2:1-19 and discuss key biblical-theological threads that inform what Luke is saying about Jesus. And be sure to check out Ben's recent book From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke: https://www.amazon.com/Manger-Throne-Theology-Luke-Testament/dp/143357523X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2E6H1G5MUWOJW&keywords=gladd+luke&qid=1665857158&sprefix=glad%2Caps%2C714&sr=8-1
 

Key Biblical Theological Themes in the Gospel of Luke

Join Matt and Ben as they discuss Ben's new book From the Manger to the Throne: A Biblical Theology of Luke in Crossway's New Testament Theology Series (go buy it here). We discuss each of the chapters in the book, and the value of paying attention to not just OT citations but also allusions and echoes.

Introducing the Biblical Theology Briefing Podcast

New Testament scholars Ben Gladd and Matt Harmon introduce their new podcast - The Biblical Theology Briefing. In this episode, we talk about our background, what got us interested in biblical theology, and what to expect on future episodes.