Theology
Providence in the Story of Scripture The Work of God through Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation Adamson Co Foreword by Kevin J. Vanhoozer
The doctrine of providence is often too abstract, complex, or de- tached from real-life situations for introductory students. Drawing on years of experience in the classroom and the church, Adamson Co offers an introductory guide that uses the creation motif of the Bible to highlight the importance of providence for the Christian life. Co begins with a brief introduction to providence to give students the “state of the question.” He then explores the classical theme of the seventh and eighth days of creation as a helpful way to under- stand providence. He sets providence and human existence within the metanarrative of the Bible while explicating the doctrine in an overview fashion. Co demonstrates how the seventh and eighth days of creation bring clarity to traditional issues raised in system- atic theology, such as preservation, governance, and concurrence; the problem of evil; and divine sovereignty and human free will. Providence in the Story of Scripture challenges readers to live out a life of partnership with God in his providence and shows how the blessed hope of the Christian faith is God’s life-transforming provi- dence for today. “ Providence in the Story of Scripture is a wake-up call to those of us who have lost hope because we no longer have a compelling narra- tive by which to make sense of things. . . . [Co’s] purpose is not to solve an intellectual riddle but to provide a pastoral aid to making the doctrine of divine providence existentially relevant.” —Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (from the foreword) “Co reframes the doctrine of providence with energy, focus, creativity, and biblical fidelity. All readers stand to learn much, with practical benefit to their lives, from this wise and winsome exposi - tion.” —Robert W. Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminaryt “We teach divine providence, but somehow it doesn’t seem to stay taught. I have often wondered why the doctrine so easily slips out of Christian minds. Co has figured out a way to improve the doc - trine’s staying power. By setting providence within the main, plain narrative of Scripture, this book not only argues for but actually evokes a trust in God’s providential care.” —Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University
MAY 2025 • 208 pp. • paper • $24.99 • 9781540965455
Adamson Co (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of theology at California Baptist University. Prior to academia, he practiced law for several years as an attorney. He has also served as a pastor in the Chicago area and Southern California, including as English congregation pastor at Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles.
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