Articulation Quote by D. A. Carson
“The New Testament writers I think conceive of their inspired Scripture writings as flushing out, bringing to articulation, expounding and so on the climactic revelation in the son, but this in self-conscious fulfillment of the promises and covenants that were already made to God's chosen people in Old Testament times.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentary on the New Testament, D. A. Carson, 1990
The writers saw their inspired texts as revealing the climax of God's promises fulfilled in Christ, building on Old Testament covenants.
In simple terms: New Testament writers present Christ as the fulfillment of earlier promises.
Key Takeaway
Recognize continuity between Testaments.
Themes
theology
scripture
continuity
Mood
reflective
scholarly
Type
theological
expository
When to use this quote
- preaching
- Bible study
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
covenant fulfillment
revelation
Christology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do Old Testament promises shape New Testament faith?
- What does “flushing out” suggest about inspiration?
A Different Perspective
May overlook diverse interpretive traditions.
