Bible doctrine : essential teachings of the Christian faith / [print]
Wayne Grudem ; edited by Jeff Purswell.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan, (c)1999.
- 523 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
"Condensed version of ... Systematic theology"--Preface.
The doctrine of the Word of God The authority and inerrancy of the Bible The clarity, necessity, and sufficiency of the Bible The doctrine of God The character of God : "incommunicable" attributes The "communicable" attributes of God The Trinity Creation God's providence Prayer Angels, Satan, and demons The doctrine of man The creation of man Man as male and female Sin The doctrine of Christ The person of Christ The atonement Resurrection and ascension The doctrine of the application of redemption Common grace Election The gospel call Regeneration Conversion (faith and repentance) ; Justification and adoption Sanctification (growth in likeness to Christ) ; The perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian) ; Death, the intermediate state, and glorification The doctrine of the church The nature of the church Baptism The Lord's Supper Gifts of the Holy Spirit (I) : general questions ; Gifts of the Holy Spirit (II) : specific gifts The doctrine of the future The return of Christ : when and how? ; The millennium The final judgment and eternal punishment The new heavens and new earth.
How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return? If you've asked questions like these, then "systematic theology" is no abstract term. It's an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know. Bible Doctrine takes a highly commended upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it accessible to the average reader. Abridged from Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics: The Doctrine of the Word of God The Doctrine of God The Doctrine of Man The Doctrine of Christ The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption The Doctrine of the Church The Doctrine of the Future Like Systematic Theology, this book is marked by its clarity, its strong scriptural emphasis, its thoroughness in scope and detail, and its treatment of such timely topics as spiritual warfare and the gifts of the Spirit. But you don't need to have had several years of Bible school to reap the full benefits of Bible Doctrine. It's easy to understand--and it's packed with solid, biblical answers to your most important questions. https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Doctrine-Essential-Teachings-Christian/dp/0310222338/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=9780310222330&qid=1594906054&sr=8-1