Matthew S. Harmon, The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated (Wheaton: IL: Crossway, 2026), 118 pp.
The Crossway series, Short Studies in Biblical Theology, is a work in progress that deserves careful consideration by pastors, theologians, and Christians who have an interest in theology. The most recent installment by Matthew S. Harmon is no exception. The Wisdom of God: Revealed, Reviled, and Reverberated is a thought-provoking journey that traces the plot line of Scripture and highlights a theme that is too often ignored or overlooked.
The subtitle nicely summarizes the strategy of Dr. Harmon, who demonstrates how God’s wisdom is revealed, reviled, and reverberated. The predictable pattern is set forth in Eden and proceeds to be revealed at Sinai, and in Solomon, Daniel, Christ, the church, and the New Eden. Harmon’s careful scholarship is refreshing as he invites readers to consider the pattern above, which is ultimately consummated in the New Earth.
One of the great benefits of this book is to show how God’s plan in redemptive history is purposeful and will be carried out, despite the intentions of sinful creatures. In fact, God in his infinite wisdom uses the sinful choices of his creatures as a part of his plan to unveil the wisdom of God in the new creation. “Genesis 1-2 highlights the order and beauty of God’s original creation,” writes Harmon. “Revelation 21-22 does the same thing, though in a heightened sense.” The sense of anticipation is palpable as readers view the redemptive activity of God move forward, so that he alone might be glorified.
The intent of the Crossway series is to help readers see the unified story of redemptive history, which culminates in Jesus Christ. The Wisdom of God is a small piece of this important puzzle. It succeeds in its aim to exalt Christ and educate his people.
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Veritas et Lux 