We were able to catch up with G. K. Beale to talk about his new book, Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology. We talk deeply about the centrality of the resurrection for the new creation, with a special bonus portion at the very end on the millenium!

Timestamps to Know

·     Intro: 00:38

·     Dr. Beale’s Bio and Background: 03:38

·     Ten Facets of Eschatology - 10:46

·     Union With the Resurrected Christ - 18:11

·     The Relationship Between Resurrection & Ascension - 21:17

·     Relating Christ’s Priesthood & Kingship to Ascension- 22:26

·     The Diamond Facets of the Resurrection - 27:50

·     Methodology for Preaching - 31:34

·     Closing Thoughts - 33:20

·     Bonus Question: Thinking Through Eschatological Views - 35:20

·     Amillenialism - 36:26

·     Premillenialism – 39:38

·     Postmillenialism - 42:56

Resources to Click

·      G.K. Beale’s Website (gkbeale.com)

·     Keys for Interpreting the Book of Revelation Lectures – G.K. Beale at The Church at Pecan Creek

·     Postmillenialism & Theonomy – David Schrock at 9Marks

Books to Read

·     Union with the Resurrected Christ: Eschatological New Creation and New Testament Biblical Theology – G.K. Beale

·     A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New – G.K. Beale

·     Book of Revelation (NIGTC) – G.K. Beale

·     Revelation: A Shorter Commentary – G.K. Beale

·     Colossians and Philemon (BECNT) – G.K. Beale

·     1-2 Thessalonians, Volume 13 (IVP New Testament Commentary) – G.K. Beale

·     Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation – G.K. Beale

·     The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority – G.K. Beale

·     The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God, Vol. 17 – G.K. Beale

·     The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God - David Schrock

·     Pauline Eschatology – Geerhardus Vos