As It Is Written and Intended

""Jason writes with the heart and voice of a pastor. He offers several thoughtful principles for interpreting Scripture, but two are especially noteworthy. First, he underscores the vital distinction between the Creator and creation, an essential lens through which the entire Bible should be read. Second, he affirms that we see Christ in every part of Scripture. These insights reflect a theological conviction and pastoral sensitivity that will enrich a reader's engagement with God's word."" --Peter Robinson, Professor of Proclamation, Worship, and Ministry, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto ""This book will help you see how all of Scripture coheres in Christ, and what that means for your life."" --Brandon D. Crowe, Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary ""It has been rightly said that one important way of viewing the past two millennia of church history is as a dialogue with holy Scripture. And a critical part of that dialogue is how best to interpret the word of God. This fresh study of the hermeneutical task by a gifted biblical scholar, Jason Yuh, re-focuses our interpretative gaze on what must be central in any prolonged and deep reading of the Bible: Jesus Christ. Highly recommended!"" --Michael A.G. Azad Haykin, Professor of Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ""To read Scripture as centered on Christ is not to force him into the details of texts from which he is ostensibly absent. Instead, it is to see how Scripture reveals God's character, the plight of sinful humanity, and the role of God's people in such a way that the texts themselves establish trajectories culminating in Christ. As it is Written and Intended is a helpful, practical guide to interpreting biblical narratives in this way, leading us deeper into the witness of all of Scripture to Christ."" --Stephen Chester, Lord and Lady Coggan Professor of New Testament, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto ""To resist the rise of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, the next generation must see Christ as central to both life and the world. This vision begins by recognizing him as the protagonist of Scripture and the lens through which we understand God's truth and the story of the world. As It Is Written and Intended, by Jason Yuh, offers a compelling, theologically rich guide to reclaiming this Christ-centered perspective in both Scripture and life."" --Bill DeJong, Faculty Chaplain, Redeemer University, Ancaster, Ontario