Christ Will Give You Rest: A Biblical Theology of the Sabbath

The Sabbath is an important theological strand that runs through the Bible, and Landers handles the material masterfully. He carefully and convincingly demonstrates that the Old Testament Sabbath was neither adopted nor abrogated by the New Testament authors, but was transformed by Christ. The Sabbath typologically anticipated a restored and eternal rest that is available even now to all who believe. Jesus brings the full and final rest to God's people. Landers is to be commended for bringing clarity to this important biblical theme. ― Benjamin L. Merkle, Dr. M. O. Owens, Jr. Chair of Newtestament Studies Research Professor of New Testament & Greek, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jesus declared himself "lord of the Sabbath" (Matt 12:8) and promised, "I will give you rest" (11:28). How should we understand these claims within Scripture's development? This well-researched study opens with an informative survey and taxonomy of perspectives on the Sabbath from the early church to the present. With perhaps unparalleled exegetical scope, it then traces how the theme of Sabbath progresses across the biblical canon and climaxes in Christ. Finally, out of this framework it considers the lasting significance of the Sabbath for the church today. This exceptional case study into the relationship of the Old and New Testaments exemplifies why to understand and apply the Scriptures rightly requires carefully considering the person and work of Christ within the progress of the Bible's storyline. Read this book to revel more in the one who has already secured Christians full rest every day of our lives. ― Jason S. DeRouchie, Rich and Judy Hastings Endowed Chair of Old Testament Studies, Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological SeminaryRead less