Jesus Christ and Unity of the Bible Part 2 By Graeme Goldsworthy

Part of a Series on Preaching click HERE for the complete seriesGraeme Goldsworthy presents a lecture on biblical theology as the study of how the entire Bible centers on Jesus Christ, advocating a gospel-centered method that starts with Christ as the unifying high point of revelation. He critiques historical approaches (e.g., Geerhardus Vos, Brevard Childs) and emphasizes the New Testament's structure—from Abraham's promises through David's kingship and Solomon's temple, to prophetic hopes of restoration—all fulfilled in Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ongoing presence by the Spirit. Goldsworthy urges preachers to integrate synchronic (close reading) and diachronic (big-picture progression) analysis to avoid moralism, using the kingdom of God framework (people, place, king) to link Old Testament narratives to Christ rather than mere imitation. He illustrates with diagrams of biblical epochs, affirming Jesus and the apostles as model biblical theologians who interpreted all Scripture (Torah, Prophets, Psalms) as pointing to him.