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An enduring theological classic now available in paperback
This complete edition of Louis Berkhof's magnum opus includes both his Introductory Volume to Systematic Theology and his classic Systematic Theology. In his monumental treatment of the doctrines of the Reformed faith, Berkhof covers the full range of theology in traditional systematic fashion, examining the doctrines of God, anthropology, Christology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology....
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Spirituality, or the cultivation of the with-God life, lies at the heart of what it means to be a Christian in the body of Christ. Bored by consumerism, satiated by sensualism, stressed-out by technology and depressed by the loss of the transcendent in life, people today are turning from the scientific 'what' and 'how' to the transcendent 'who' and 'why.' Indeed, the spiritually inclined represent one of America's largest 'faiths.' Interest in spirituality...
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On the Incarnation is one of the early works of Athanasius of Alexandria, Christian theologian and a Church Father. This theological treatise presents teachings on the redemption. Author puts forward the belief that the Son of God, the eternal Word (Logos) through whom God created the world, entered that world in human form to lead men back into the harmony from which they had earlier fallen away.
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La iglesia cristiana tiene una larga tradición en cuanto a la teología sistemática, la cual se basa en el estudio de la teología y la doctrina organizadas alrededor de categorías bastante uniformes como la Palabra de Dios, la Redención y Jesucristo. Esta introducción a la teología sistemática tiene un fuerte énfasis en las Escrituras; redacción clara; enfoque contemporáneo, aplicaciones frecuentes a situaciones de la vida; recursos para...
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Tomada del texto de la obra de gran éxito Teología Sistemática, la Serie «Cómo entender…» te ofrece los puntos básicos de siete doctrinas bíblicas fundamentales. Cómo entender la Salvación te proporciona una base bíblica clara, claridad en la exposición, aplicación a la vida y mucho más con respecto a la doctrina de la aplicación de la redención.Entre otros temas, incluye el Orden de la Salvación, -incluyendo la decisión de Dios...
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Calvinist theology has been debated and promoted for centuries. But is it a theology that should last? Roger Olson suggests that Calvinism, also commonly known as Reformed theology, holds an unwarranted place in our list of accepted theologies. In Against Calvinism, readers will find scholarly arguments explaining why Calvinist theology is incorrect and how it affects God's reputation. Olson draws on a variety of sources, including Scripture, reason,...
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Featuring essays from renowned scholars, this volume in the Westminster Handbooks to Christian Theology series provides an insightful and comprehensive overview of the theology of Karl Barth (1886-1968). This volume offers concise descriptions of Barth's key terms and concepts, while also identifying the intricate connections within Barth's theological vocabulary. Masterfully compiled and...
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A fresh, inviting text on the content of Christian faith in our contemporary context
This one-volume systematic theology presents an accessible, orthodox overview of the Christian faith for students, teachers, pastors, and serious lay readers. Cornelis van der Kooi and Gijsbert van den Brink not only cover all the traditional themes-creation, sin, Jesus Christ, Scripture, and so on-but also relate those classical themes to contemporary developments...
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On the Holy Spirit is a theological treatise by Basil the Great, bishop of Caesarea and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. It presents a lucid and edifying appeal to Scripture and early Christian tradition in order to prove the divinity of the Holy Spirit. St. Basil forms clear and careful arguments against heresy of the early Christian church, mainly the second wave of Arianism. Basil proves that the Holy Spirit and the Son are not, by any margin, lesser...
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El afamado autor Wayne Grudem, con una redacción clara que reduce al mínimo la cantidad de términos técnicos y adopta un enfoque contemporáneo, destaca la forma en que cada doctrina debe ser comprendida y aplicada actualmente por los cristianos. El tomo titulado Cómo entender la Iglesia estudia la comunidad formada por todos los verdaderos creyentes de todos los tiempos: la Iglesia. Entre sus temas principales se estudian la Iglesia invisible,...
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Tomada del texto de la obra de gran éxito Teología Sistemática, la Serie «Cómo entender…» te ofrece los puntos básicos de siete doctrinas bíblicas fundamentales. Cómo entender el concepto del hombre y el pecado te proporciona una base bíblica clara, claridad en la exposición, aplicación a la vida y mucho más con respecto a la doctrina del Hombre.Entre otros temas, incluye la Creación del hombre y la mujer, incluyendo la armonía en...
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Theological anthropology is a vast and complex doctrinal subject that needs to be elaborated with careful attention to its relation to other major doctrines. It must confess the glory and misery of humanity, from creation in the image of God to the fall into a state of sin. It must reckon with a holism that spans distinctions between body, soul, and spirit, and a unity that encompasses male and female, as well as racial and cultural difference. The...
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This volume introduces readers to the life and thought of Karl Barth (1886-1968), one of the most important theologians since the Reformation era. Featuring the Armchair series' characteristic whimsical illustrations, Barth for Armchair Theologians surveys Barth's theology as it emerges and culminates in his monumental Church Dogmatics as well as how his theology continues to be interpreted in the present day.
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Offering an alternative to classic Christian theodicies (justification of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil), Wendy Farley interprets the problem of evil and suffering within a tragic context, advocating compassion to describe the power of God in the struggle against evil.
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For decades, the kingdom of God has remained one of the dominant and most important themes in theology and biblical studies. The kingdom of God is no passive, abstract construct, or static movement. God's rule and reign stretch to the farthest bounds of the earth--reaching and encompassing humankind wherever they may be found and bringing them under the lordship of Christ. It is this aggressive march of the kingdom that inspired the title of this...
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This abridgement of Ford Lewis Battles' Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion will better acquaint readers with the seminal work in Reformed theology. In an easy-to-read, concise format, Donald McKim follows the main development of Calvin's thought, accentuating his contributions without lingering over matters whose importance has become outdated.
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A biblical exploration of the basis and nature of God's judgment.
The clearest expression of salvation in the Bible is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." This one verse encapsulates six core teachings of the Christian Faith by using words filled with profound meaning. When each word is understood as Jesus Himself taught, it provides an entire...
19) God's Story
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God has told us His story. Do we know it?
Anne Graham Lotz leads you through the first eleven chapters of Genesis, unlocking hidden messages in the familiar stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the ark, the Tower of Babel, and others. She thoughtfully illuminates each moment of Creation with inspiring insights and probing reflections to better reveal God, the Creator of us all.
In God's Story you will thrill to the beauty,...
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This book is about the crisis brought about by doctrine's estrangement from reality--that is from actual lives, experiences, histories, and from God. By invoking "the end of doctrine," Christine Helmer opens a new discussion of doctrinal production that is engaged with the challenges and possibilities of modernity. The end of doctrine refers on the one hand to unquestioning doctrinal reception, which Helmer critiques, and on the other, represents...
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