The Apostles’ Doctrine of the Atonement (George Smeaton)

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George Smeaton was one of the great luminaries in the theological galaxy which graced New College, Edinburgh, in the second half of the nineteenth century. His colleague James MacGregor said that he possessed 'the best constituted theological intellect in Christendom'. His invaluable study of our Lord's teaching on the significance of his death gives substance to that claim. In it we find Smeaton's sensitive theological acumen, his skill in judicious exposition, and his evident devotion to the person of Jesus Christ, all combined in a masterly survey of the Gospel texts which illuminate the doctrine of the atonement. Christ's Doctrine of the Atonement, like its companion volume on the Apostles' doctrine, is a work to be read and re-read. Those who possess it will often find themselves instinctively turning to consult Smeaton for insight on passages where other works have failed them.

Endorsements

George Smeaton's magnificent studies of the New Testament's teaching on the work of Christ-Christ's Doctrine of the Atonement and The Apostles' Doctrine of the Atonement [are] two books which I am convinced ought to be in the possession of every minister of the gospel, preacher, teacher and student for the ministry.

These books are reliable, but they are also wonderfully readable. Ministers at every age and stage will benefit from them, and be led by them through careful, biblical, spiritual exposition of the cross. They combine biblical exegesis, doctrinal exposition, spiritual meditation, depth without dense style, clarity without technical clutter.

Table of Contents

1 CHAPTER I.

THE PREPARATION OF THE APOSTLES, AND THE CIRCLE OF THEIR TESTIMONY, 1

SECTION I.

The Apostles’ Teaching on the Atonement based on that of the Lord Jesus, 1

SECTION II.

General View of the Apostles’ Testimony to the Atonement, 9

SECTION III.

The Apostles’ Exposition of the Sacrifices and Temple Services, as Symbolical and Typical, 25

SECTION IV.

The Apostles’ References to Prophecy on the Subject of the Atonement, 53

SECTION V.

The Testimony to the Atonement in the Acts of the Apostles, 82

SECTION VI.

The Apostolic Epistles, 100

2 CHAPTER II.

THE TESTIMONY TO THE ATONEMENT IN THE PAULINE EPISTLES, 106

SECTION VII.

The Epistles of Paul on the Righteousness of God, 106

SECTION VIII.

The Reconciliation set forth in the Pauline Epistles, 126

SECTION IX.

The Testimony in the Epistle to the Romans, 133

SECTION X.

The Testimony in the First Epistle to the Corinthians, 185

SECTION XI.

The Second Epistle to the Corinthians, 209

SECTION XII.

The Epistle to the Galatians, 232

SECTION XIII.

The Epistle to the Ephesians, 267

SECTION XIV.

The Epistle to the Philippians, 288

SECTION XV.

The Epistle to the Colossians, 296

SECTION XVI.

The Epistles to the Thessalonians, 308

SECTION XVII.

The Epistles to Timothy, 317

SECTION XVIII.

The Epistle to Titus, 326

3 CHAPTER III.

THE TESTIMONY TO THE ATONEMENT CONTAINED IN THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS, 332

SECTION XIX.

The Epistle to the Hebrews, 332

4 CHAPTER IV.

THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLE PETER, 420

SECTION XX.

The Epistles of Peter, 420

5 CHAPTER V.

THE TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLE JOHN, 448

SECTION XXI.

The Epistles of John, 448

SECTION XXII.

The Testimony of John in the Apocalypse, 468

APPENDIX.

HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE ATONEMENT, 479

INDICES.

I. Passages Expounded, 545

II. Subjects, 546

III. Greek Words specially noticed, 547

Product Details

Title: The Apostles’ Doctrine of the Atonement

Author: George Smeaton 

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 568

Binding: Cloth-bound

Size: 22.3 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm

ISBN: 9780851515991