| Description |
1 online resource (778 pages) |
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text file rdaft |
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(pdf) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. The doctrine of the Word of God. The canon of scripture -- The inspiration of scripture -- The authority of scripture -- The inerrancy of scripture -- The clarity of scripture -- The sufficiency and necessity of scripture -- The interpretation of scripture -- Pt. 2. The doctrine of God. The existence and knowability of God -- The character of God -- God in three persons : the Trinity -- Creation -- Providence -- Angels, Satan, and demons -- Pt. 3. The doctrine of humanity. The creation and nature of humanity -- Sin -- Pt. 4. The doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit. The person of Jesus Christ -- The atonement -- Resurrection and ascension -- The Holy Spirit -- Pt. 5. The doctrine of the application of redemption. Election and reprobation -- Regeneration, conversion, and effective calling -- Justification (right legal standing before God) -- Sanctification (growth in likeness to Christ) -- The perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian) -- Pt. 6. The doctrine of the church. The church : its nature, its marks, and its purposes -- Church government -- Baptism -- The Lord's Supper -- Worship -- Pt. 7. The doctrine of the future. Christ's return and the millennium -- The final judgment and eternal punishment -- The new heavens and new earth. |
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| Summary |
Historical Theology presents the key pillars of the contemporary church and the development of those doctrines as they evolved from the history of Christian thought. Most historical theology texts follow Christian beliefs in a strict chronological manner with the classic theological loci scattered throughout various time periods, movements, and controversies--making for good history but confusing theology. This companion to the classic bestseller Systematic Theology is unique among historical theologies. Gregg Allison sets out the history of Christian doctrine according to a topical-chronological arrangement--one theological element at a time instead of committing to a discussion of theological thought according to its historical appearance alone. This method allows you to: Contemplate one tenet of Christianity at a time, along with its formulation in the early church--through the Middle Ages, Reformation, and post-Reformation era, and into the modern period. Become familiar with the primary source material of Christian history's most important contributors, such as Cyprian, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Barth, and others. Understand the development of evangelical doctrine with a focus on the centrality of the gospel. Discern a sense of urgent need for greater doctrinal understanding in the whole church. Historical Theology is an easy-to-read textbook for any Christian who wants to know how the church has come to believe what it believes today. Gregg Allison's clear and concise structure make this resource an ideal introduction to Christian doctrine. |
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Publisher metadata. |
| Subject |
Theology, Doctrinal -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9780310410416 (e-pub) |
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9780310230137 (print) |
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