Author:
Lister, J. Ryan (John Ryan), 1978-
ImprintWheaton, Illinois : Crossway, [2015]
Description368 pages ; 23 cm
Note:Introduction : A forgotten storyline -- Of storyboards and location scouts : a biblical and theological foundation for the presence of God -- Part 1 : Fade to light : the presence of God and the goal of redemption. Beginning at the end : creating and redeeming a people and a place for God's presence -- Conflict and covenant : the story's turn and the presence of God -- The promise of a hero : the new covenant, the new Adam, and the presence of God -- Part 2 : Enter stage left : the presence of God and the means of redemption in the Old Testament. The curtain rises : paradise to patriarchs -- On center stage : out of Egypt -- The curtain falls (on Act 1) : back to the brink -- Part 3 : Standing in the spotlight : the presence of God and the means of redemption in the New Testament. A hero emerges from the ruins : God present to redeem in the person of Christ -- The hero takes his throne : God present to redeem through the work of Christ -- Part 4 : Curtain call. Finding our place in the story : the presence of God for the Christian life.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-342) and index.
