The Pattern of New Testament Truth (Biblia.com)

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George Eldon Ladd here addresses the problem of differences and similarities in the theologies of the New Testament writers, and seeks to show in this examination what he calls “the pattern of New Testament truth.” The author argues against an overemphasis on Gnosticism in the study of the background of the New Testament. Ladd then goes on to consider a philosophical movement, prevalent during...

salvation in a final eschatological visitation of God to redeem and transform his fallen creation. The fullest expression of this hope looks for a new order described as new heavens and a new earth (Isa. 65, 66). The Synoptic Gospels picture this Old Testament hope in process of fulfillment. In the person and mission of Jesus of Nazareth, the Kingdom of God has come to men in history, bringing to them many of the blessings of God’s kingly rule. The God of heaven has visited men on earth to redeem

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