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New Resources Help You See God by Connecting Scripture (with Benjamin Gladd)
By Collin Hansen, Benjamin L. Gladd at The Gospel Coalition
· June 16, 2026
· 3 min read
Different preachers get excited about different aspects of the sermon. Some collect and deploy excellent illustrations. Others nail the application week after week. Others can really reach your heart. What really fires me up are the connections between the Old and New Testaments, how God’s plan of r
Key takeaway What really fires me up are the connections between the Old and New Testaments, how God’s plan of redemption unfolds in familiar and new ways from Genesis to Revelation.
Why this matters
The release of the CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament, edited by G. K. Beale and Benjamin Gladd, has significant implications for Christian ministry and missions. By providing a robust cross-reference system that highlights Old Testament quotations, allusions, and parallels within the New Testament, this study Bible can help deepen understanding of God's unified story of redemption. This resource can be particularly valuable for pastors and missionaries seeking to illustrate the continuity between the Old and New Testaments in their sermon preparation and Bible study. The study Bible's features, such as book introductions, study note commentary, and infographics, can also facilitate a more nuanced understanding of biblical theology, enabling more effective communication of the gospel. As Christian charities and relief organizations seek to share the gospel and demonstrate God's love, resources like the CSB Connecting Scripture New Testament can play a vital role in equipping them for ministry.
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Category: missions ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: The Gospel Coalition ·
Reading time: 3 min
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