Exploring Christian Doctrine
Published on 21. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
316 pages
978-0-281-06449-6 (ISBN)
Description
This reliable and highly readable textbook provides comprehensive coverage of core Christian beliefs from an evangelical perspective.
Developed from the author's popular introductory course on Christian doctrine, the book rests firmly on biblical foundations while also providing a balanced discussion of areas where evangelicals disagree.
As with other books in SPCK's 'Exploring' series, the text will be accompanied by essay topics and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.
Developed from the author's popular introductory course on Christian doctrine, the book rests firmly on biblical foundations while also providing a balanced discussion of areas where evangelicals disagree.
As with other books in SPCK's 'Exploring' series, the text will be accompanied by essay topics and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
622 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06449-6 (9780281064496)
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Tony Lane
Exploring Christian Doctrine
E-Book
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1st Edition
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Person
Tony Lane is Professor of historical theology at the London School of Theology. His previous publications include A Reader's Guide to Calvin's Institutes (Baker 2009), A Concise History of Christian Thought (Continuum/Baker 2006), The Lion Christian Classics Collection (Lion/Hendrickson 2004) and Justification by Faith in Catholic-Protestant Dialogue (T&T Clark 2002). Most of his scholarly writings have been on Calvin, including his John Calvin: Student of the Church Fathers (T&T Clark 1999).
Content
Introduction 1
A. METHOD
1 Knowing God 11
2 The Bible 21
3 Speaking about God 31
B. CREATION
4 The creation of the universe 43
5 The spirit world 51
6 Humanity 59
C. SIN AND EVIL
7 Sin 69
8 The Fall and original sin 78
9 Providence 88
10 Evil and suffering (theodicy) 96
D. REDEMPTION: GOD AND
HIS WORK
11 The law and the Old Testament 107
12 The work of Christ 118
13 The person of Christ (Christology) 128
14 The uniqueness of Christ 138
15 Holy Spirit 145
6 The Trinity 154
17 God 163
E. REDEMPTION: PERSONAL
18 Christian initiation 175
19 Baptism 184
20 Justification and assurance 194
21 Sanctification 203
22 Perseverance and reward 213
F. REDEMPTION: CORPORATE
23 Grace and election 225
24 The Church 1 (ecclesiology) 234
25 The Church 2 243
26 Holy Communion 252
G. FUTURE GLORY (ESCHATOLOGY)
27 The end times 265
28 Hell 274
29 Future hope 282
Questions to answer 293
Glossary 294
Copyright acknowledgements 299
Index of biblical references 301
Index of names and subjects 306
A. METHOD
1 Knowing God 11
2 The Bible 21
3 Speaking about God 31
B. CREATION
4 The creation of the universe 43
5 The spirit world 51
6 Humanity 59
C. SIN AND EVIL
7 Sin 69
8 The Fall and original sin 78
9 Providence 88
10 Evil and suffering (theodicy) 96
D. REDEMPTION: GOD AND
HIS WORK
11 The law and the Old Testament 107
12 The work of Christ 118
13 The person of Christ (Christology) 128
14 The uniqueness of Christ 138
15 Holy Spirit 145
6 The Trinity 154
17 God 163
E. REDEMPTION: PERSONAL
18 Christian initiation 175
19 Baptism 184
20 Justification and assurance 194
21 Sanctification 203
22 Perseverance and reward 213
F. REDEMPTION: CORPORATE
23 Grace and election 225
24 The Church 1 (ecclesiology) 234
25 The Church 2 243
26 Holy Communion 252
G. FUTURE GLORY (ESCHATOLOGY)
27 The end times 265
28 Hell 274
29 Future hope 282
Questions to answer 293
Glossary 294
Copyright acknowledgements 299
Index of biblical references 301
Index of names and subjects 306