Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine

Wayne A. Grudem

Harper Collins, 1994 - Bible - 1264 pages

The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, of studying biblical teaching on centrally important doctrines such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. Wayne Grudem's bestselling Systematic Theology has several distinctive features:

• A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine
• Clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum
• A contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today
• A friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect
• Frequent application to life
• Resources for worship within each chapter

Bibliographies in each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies.

Contents

• ABBREVIATIONS 13: 13
• Introduction to Systematic Theology: 21
• The Word of God: 47
• The Canon of Scripture: 54
• The Four Characteristics of Scripture 1 Authority: 73
• The Inerrancy of Scripture: 90
• The Four Characteristics of Scripture 2 Clarity: 105
• The Four Characteristics of Scripture 3 Necessity: 116
• The Four Characteristics of Scripture 4 Sufficiency: 127
• PART: 139
• The Knowability of God: 149
• The Character of God Incommunicable Attributes: 156
• The Character of God Communicable Attributes Part 1: 185
• The Character of God Communicable Attributes Part 2: 211
• God in Three Persons The Trinity: 226
• Creation: 262
• Gods Providence: 315
• Miracles: 355
• Prayer: 376
• Angels: 397
• Satan and Demons: 412
• PART: 437
• Man as Male and Female: 454
• The Essential Nature of Man: 472
• Sin: 490
• The Covenants Between God and Man: 515
• The Person of Christ: 529
• The Atonement: 568
• Resurrection and Ascension: 608
• The Offices of Christ: 624
• The Work of the Holy Spirit: 634
• PART: 647
• THE DOCTRINE OF THE APPLICATION: 655
• Election and Reprobation: 669
• The Gospel Call and Effective Calling: 692
• Regeneration: 699
• Conversion Faith and Repentance: 709
• Justification Right Legal Standing Before God: 722
• Adoption Membership in Gods Family: 736
• Sanctification Growth in Likeness to Christ: 746
• Baptism in and Filling With the Holy Spirit: 763
• The Perseverance of the Saints Remaining a Christian: 788
• Death and the Intermediate State: 810
• Glorification Receiving a Resurrection Body: 828
• Union With Christ: 840
• PART: 851
• The Purity and Unity of the Church: 873
• The Power of the Church: 887
• Church Government: 904
• Means of Grace Within the Church: 950
• Baptism: 966
• The Lords Supper: 988
• Worship: 1003
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1 General Questions: 1016
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit 2 Specific Gifts: 1049
• THE DOCTRINE OF THE FUTURE: 1089
• The Millennium: 1109
• The Final Judgment and Eternal Punishment: 1140
• The New Heavens and New Earth: 1158
• HISTORIC CONFESSIONS OF FAITH: 1168
• SCRIPTURE MEMORY PASSAGES: 1208
• CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SONGS: 1222
• MASTER LIST OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGIES: 1231
• INDEXES: 1258

About the author

Wayne Grudem is research professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds degrees from Harvard (AB), Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, DD), and Cambridge (PhD). He is the author of more than a dozen books including the bestselling Systematic Theology.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine
• Author: Wayne A. Grudem
• Edition: illustrated, revised
• Publisher: Harper Collins, 1994
• ISBN: 0310286700, 9780310286707
• Length: 1264 pages