Fullness of the Time: A Harmony of the Gospels

by Jon J. Cardwell

This book is a harmonious account of the incarnation of Jesus Christ: His birth, life, ministry, crucifixion, burial, resurrection and ascension, taken from the gospel accounts of Holy Scripture, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The following is a chapter summary: FULLNESS OF THE TIME, in twelve chapter divisions, spans the incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ. Two appendices are also included for additional and significant insights into Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. Here is a brief survey of what each chapter contains:1. The High WayOpens with a brief survey of the perspectives emphasized by each of the gospel accounts.2. Between the TestamentsCovers approximately the 400 years of prophetic silence in Israel, during the period between Malachi's last prophecy until the appearance of Gabriel to Zachariah.3. The Eternal GodPresents the Biblical truths of Christ's deity and eternality, specifically recorded in the prologue of John's gospel account.4. The Birth of God's SonPresents consistent perspectives of Christ's birth from Matthew and Luke.5. The Childhood of God's SonCovering the period that tell of Christ's early years prior to His baptism and public ministry, specifically from Matthew and Luke.6. The Ministry of God's SonCovers the approximate 3 to 3-1/2 years of Christ's public ministry contained in all four gospel accounts.7. The Prophetic Time of God's SonCovers approximately the last twelve months of Christ public ministry prior to His triumphal entry into Jerusalem.8. The Presentation of God's SonCovers approximately the four days prior to the Lord's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the four days following until His crucifixion.9. The Betrayals of God's SonCovers the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot, Christ's arrest in Gethsemane, and His trials: two before two high priests, one before the Sanhedrin, two before Pontius Pilate, and one before Herod.10. The Atoning Death of God's SonProvides an approximate timeline for the events of Christ's crucifixion until His burial in the new tomb provided by God through Joseph of Arimathaea.11. The Resurrection of God's SonProvides a timeline from Christ's burial for three days and three nights until His bodily resurrection.12. The Ascension of God's SonPresents the reality of His ascension to the right hand of Majesty, with the promise of His return.Two chapters are contained within our appendices: a. The Propitiation through FaithThis is an exposition of Romans 3:23-27, which gives a few more insights into the eternal and infinite majesty of Christ's propitiating sacrifice by His atoning death.b. The Sign of JonahThis is an explanation of Christ's words from Matthew 12:38-41, which provides some insights into the belief that Christ was crucified on Wednesday and actually buried for three days and three nights.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1449518974
• ISBN13: 9781449518974
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"