Let's Start with Jesus: In Search of a New Paradigm

Taking a fresh approach to theology, Kinlaw examines familiar categories through the primary lens of the person and work of Jesus, revealing rich pictures of the nature of God, personhood, sin, salvation, and sanctification. Three metaphors---royal/legal, familial, and nuptial---describe the nature of the relationship God desires with us and serve as motifs for Kinlaw's reflections. 160 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.

This book presents a new way of doing theology proper. Instead of starting with the usual philosophical arguments for the existence and nature of God, Dennis Kinlaw proposes and shows what it means to start theology with Jesus.

Scholarly and spiritually insightful, this book views theology through the Person of Jesus Christ. This approach allows an incisive look at the uniqueness of Christianity by quickly getting to the heart of the Gospel. The often-quoted philosophical arguments about the existence of God are bypassed for an intimate revelation of the reality of Jesus.

Christ literally stands at the crossroads of the world’s religions. While the concept of God seems to merge with other beliefs, the ministry of Jesus stands alone. There is no parallel in other religions, which makes an ideal starting point for defining theological ideas. The author’s penetrating reflections will cause readers to think deeply on this issue.

By using familiar Christian convictions and filtering them through the Person of Jesus, there is a renewed appreciation and understanding of vital doctrines. The nature of God, the problem of sin and the means of sanctification come into sharper focus when viewed through this lens. The divine association of the Trinity is also revealed in a marvelous and majestic way.

This book needs to be read slowly and carefully. It’s obvious the author has a brilliant mind, filled with spiritual wisdom. These pages literally overflow with excellent thoughts, enabling the diligent reader to uncover some amazing insights. This is a serious study; however, it’s more than just an intellectual pursuit. By starting with Jesus, there is a profound blending of theology and worship. The author, who is a respected biblical scholar, has both the intelligence and the spiritual sensitivity to make this subject relevant and rewarding to every reader! – Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com

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Reviewed by Rolfe Kiehne (Wentzville, MO), August 13, 2008

Some exciting, deep waters here. A whole new way of looking at the relationship of the persons of the Trinity and its impact for our understanding of who God is.

Reviewed by Christian Book Previews.com (San Jose, CA), March 28, 2006

Scholarly and spiritually insightful, this book views theology through the Person of Jesus Christ. This approach allows an incisive look at the uniqueness of Christianity by quickly getting to the heart of the Gospel. The often-quoted philosophical arguments about the existence of God are bypassed for an intimate revelation of the reality of Jesus. Christ literally stands at the crossroads of the world’s religions. While the concept of God seems to merge with other beliefs, the ministry of Jesus stands alone. There is no parallel in other religions, which makes an ideal starting point for defining theological ideas. The author’s penetrating reflections will cause readers to think deeply on this issue. By using familiar Christian convictions and filtering them through the Person of Jesus, there is a renewed appreciation and understanding of vital doctrines. The nature of God, the problem of sin and the means of sanctification come into sharper focus when viewed through this lens. The divine association of the Trinity is also revealed in a marvelous and majestic way. This book needs to be read slowly and carefully. It’s obvious the author has a brilliant mind, filled with spiritual wisdom. These pages literally overflow with excellent thoughts, enabling the diligent reader to uncover some amazing insights. This is a serious study; however, it’s more than just an intellectual pursuit. By starting with Jesus, there is a profound blending of theology and worship. The author, who is a respected biblical scholar, has both the intelligence and the spiritual sensitivity to make this subject relevant and rewarding to every reader! – Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com

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