UNFAITHFUL BRIDE & FAITHFUL GROOM (Some endorsements)

The title of this lengthy, exegetical and theological tour of the Bible's landscape from Eden to final consummation, captures the heart of the Bible's central message, 'The Unfaithful Bride and the Faithful Groom: Covenant Making, Breaking and Renewal'. The authors deftly highlight the recurring tragedies of God's privileged, covenanted people, and his recurring grace in giving them new beginnings.

The Introduction is deliberately provocative (though no more so than eg. Ezekiel 16), as it seeks to prepare the reader for a roller coaster story of covenant privilege, covenant breaking, and gracious covenant renewal. You will not need to embrace the authors' post millennialism in order to benefit greatly from an overview of the Bible that is detailed, insightful and ultimately God glorifying. 

        Rev. Dr. Ian Hamilton. (President of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Newcastle, England, Adjunct Professor at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, S.C., Trustee with the Banner of Truth Trust. Author: e.g., Words from the Cross, Our Heavenly Shepherd, Commentary on Ephesians)
 

Eschatology entails soteriology. That which Christ was destined to do (eschatology) involves his saving work in our behalf (soteriology). Thus, we are mistaken if we try to separate eschatology and soteriology for they are two sides of the same coin. In this work you will find a valuable assessment of what we might call “soteriological eschatology.” I commend this work to the reader and pray for its influence in a day which desperately needs it. This book well summarizes and explains the Christian hope for the fallen world. 

        Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Gentry, Jr. (Author: Before Jerusalem Fell and He Shall Have Dominion)
 

This is an exciting and very special book. Jesus said that the Bible is the Good Seed, the fundamental determining spiritual genetics for an entire race of human believers. That Great Seed goes into the hearts of individuals who in turn come to represent unique expressions of whole genome. Just so, Unfaithful Bride represents an astounding, unique, and worthy statement of the whole counsel of God’s Word—His intent and provision of mankind—in an inviting manner, accessible to anyone who would seek God on His terms. Neil McKinlay and Rudi Schwartz, as accomplished professors of the faith of Christ, demonstrate what sound theology should be—readable and engaging teaching to anyone seeking to know God and His Christ—beginner or learned. As all mature teachers do, the authors simplify learning the important Thoughts and Purposes of God, with great faithfulness to the beloved Bible. Read this book! Receive its gift! 

        Rev. Ronald W. Kirk. (Educator, Editor. Author: Thy Will Be Done)
 

This work is an insightful read that will deepen your understanding of the central message of the gospel – the glorious bond between Christ and his church. 

        Rev. Andrew George. (Pastor, Writer, Recording Artist USA/Australia)
 

Neil is a great communicator like my late friend Gordon Keddie. Always pitching their writing at an acceptable level without speaking down to the reader. Not that I’m against scholarly writing like Van Til or Dooyeweerd but I’d recommend Neil’s books to my pals first! 

        Alan Wilson. (Part-time tutor at Glasgow School of Art, Open Studio, Scotland)

This book, through its down to earth prose, leaves one in no doubt that we serve a Sovereign Lord, who rules over all things and situations with absolute control. It gives believers the encouragement to persevere, knowing that we have only one thing to do to receive that eternal prize, and that is “…to run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” (Heb. 12:1-2).
    Robert Chopping - (Retired Ruling Elder of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland, Bible study leader)

This is a very comprehensive and thought provoking book. The overview of the Bible is extensive and challenging. The authors engage very interesting aspects with deep theological insights. They deeply strengthen faith in the Triune God by this book. It should be read by all interested in the Christian faith.
    Pieter Verster. (Emeritus Professor of Missiology, University of the Free State, South Africa)            

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