The City of God and the Goal of Creation (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)

“We are seeking the city that is to come, and there is no one I would rather read on the topic than T. Desmond Alexander. Read this book, then buy a stack of copies to give away.”

“Despite the depressing state of the world, T. Desmond Alexanders biblical theology of Jerusalem provides a biblical basis for hope for the future. This is an irenic, fair, and easily accessible study of Jerusalem, the city of God.”

“I love this book! It may be short, but it packs a big punch. It is a book to savorsmall in size, but bursting with biblical insights.”

“The city of God is a central biblical theme, and T. Desmond Alexander masterfully guides us as he follows the theme from Genesis to Revelation. His study is a marvelous demonstration of the organic coherence of the Bibles message. I enthusiastically recommend this book to all Christians.”

“This book brings together an astonishing number of Bible passages into a clear and coherent overview of the great narrative of the Bible.”

“Alexander has achieved something marvelous here: many who study the big picture are skimpy on the details, while many who focus on the details miss out on the big picturebut here we have someone knowledgeable, thoughtful, judicious, and persuasive on the details and the big storyline.”

“New believers trying to make sense of Scripture for the first time, as well as believers who have studied the Bible for decades, will find insight and encouragement in these pages. The City of God and the Goal of Creation is a feast for those who love the Word of God.”

“Readers are helped to grasp not only the significance of a key biblical topic but also how Scripture contains a coherent storyline and consistent message. Filled with numerous theological insights, this is a must-read for anyone looking for an informed and reliable discussion.”

“This fascinating short study provides a splendid overview of the Bibles teaching on the city of God, tracing its early beginnings in the garden of Eden and following it all the way to its culmination in the New Jerusalem. This is biblical theology at its best. A magnificent study!”

“At a time when worldwide urbanizationthe movement of people from country to cityis at full flood, many think of cities not only as centers of jobs, culture, and government, but as sinkholes of iniquity. This interesting book competently introduces us to the theme of city in the Bible, tracing out its trajectory through Scripture and its promise for the future, and takes us finally to the New Jerusalem from which sin and all its effects are forever banished.”

“Marked by T. Desmond Alexanders typically careful scholarship and sound exegesis, The City of God and the Goal of Creation is a beautiful work of biblical theology that sets forth how the narrative of Scripture culminates with the New Jerusalem, where Gods people will enjoy a life of fellowship with God. Get this book for yourself and get it for others too.”