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Systematic theology : an introduction to biblical doctrine /

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This new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem may be the most important resource you can own for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian. The most widely used resource of the last 25 years in its area, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and exp...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grudem, Wayne A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan Academic, [2020].
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Bible > Theology.
Theology, Doctrinal.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface to the second edition
  • Preface to the first edition
  • Introduction to systematic theology
  • Part one : The doctrine of the Word of God. The Word of God
  • The canon of Scripture
  • The four characteristics of Scripture : (1) authority
  • The inerrancy of Scripture
  • The four characteristics of Scripture : (2) clarity
  • The four characteristics of Scripture : (3) necessity
  • The four characteristics of Scripture : (4) sufficiency
  • Part two : The doctrine of God. The existence of God
  • The knowability of God
  • The character of God : "incommunicable" attributes
  • The character of God : "communicable" attributes (part one)
  • The character of God : "communicable" attributes (part two)
  • God in three persons : the Trinity
  • Additional note : Christianity and Mormonism
  • Creation
  • God's providence
  • Miracles
  • Prayer
  • Angels
  • Satan and demons
  • Part three : The doctrine of man in the image of God. The creation of man
  • Man as male and female
  • The essential nature of man
  • Sin
  • The covenants between God and man
  • Part four : The doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit. The person of Christ
  • The atonement
  • Resurrection and ascension
  • The offices of Christ
  • The work of the Holy Spirit
  • Part five : The doctrine of the application of redemption. Common grace
  • Election and reprobation
  • The Gospel call and effective calling
  • Regeneration
  • Conversion (faith and repentance)
  • Justification (right legal standing before God)
  • Adoption (membership in God's family)
  • Sanctification (growth in likeness to Christ)
  • Baptism in and filling with the Holy Spirit
  • The perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian)
  • Death and the intermediate state
  • Glorification (receiving a resurrection body)
  • Union with Christ
  • Part six : The doctrine of the church. The church : its nature, its marks, and its purposes
  • The purity and unity of the church
  • Additional note : major doctrinal differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics
  • The power of the church
  • Church government
  • Means of grace within the church
  • Baptism
  • The Lord's Supper
  • Worship
  • Gifts of the Holy Spirit : (1) general questions
  • Gifts of the Holy Spirit : (2) specific gifts
  • Part seven : 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
  • Appendixes. Historic confessions of faith
  • Annotated bibliography of evangelical systematic theologies
  • Master list of systematic theologies indexed at the end of each chapter
  • Glossary.