Joel Beeke - Reformed Systematic Theology

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Some people think Reformed theology is all about doctrine and has little to do with doxology. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley have proved otherwise. Chapter after chapter of their Reformed Systematic Theology not only takes readers into the depths of our triune God, but also shows what these great truths have to do with the Christian life. No contemporary systematic theology will bring the reader to a greater understanding of how theology blossoms into doxology than this one.

Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Executive Editor, Credo Magazine

This book splendidly avoids turning systematic theology into something dry, dull, and merely theoretical. It declares without hesitation that the essential prerequisites for doing theology are repentance and regeneration. It is a delightful read because real -l ife , Christ -f ocused application permeates its pages.

Jonathan F. Bayes, UK Director, Carey Outreach Ministries; Pastor, Stanton Lees Chapel, Derbyshire, England; author, Systematics for Gods Glory and The Weakness of the Law

As is true of Beekes recently published work Reformed Preaching , the publication of his Reformed Systematic Theology in collaboration with his gifted assistant, Paul Smalley, is also the ripe fruit of his lifelong engagement as a preacher and as a teacher of preachers. This is not a systematic theology written by an ivory -t ower theologian, but rather by a seasoned preacher for whom the doctrines he expounds have become, by the grace of God, an experiential reality.

Bartel Elshout, Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Hull, Iowa; translator, The Christians Reasonable Service and The Christians Only Comfort in Life and Death

Calm theological waters that have deep exegetical currents flow wonderfully through this accessible and highly practical systematic theology. Beeke and Smalley have written a work useful to the church at large that teaches Christians what they should believe and how they should love, but they have not sacrificed academic rigor to achieve these goals.

J. V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Westminster Seminary California

Joel Beeke has continued his decades -l ong service to Christ and his church by presenting us with his mature reflections on the nature of systematic theology. This text is fully reliable, well written, easily understood, and thoroughly researched. This first volume of four will undoubtedly be a blessing to the church, and I look forward to the following volumes!

Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Joel Beeke is a rare gift to the church, a noted Christian leader who combines the skills of a learned theologian, master teacher, noted historian, and yet also a caring pastor. Joined by Paul Smalley, this first volume of Reformed Systematic Theology is a virtual gold mine of biblical doctrine that is systematically arranged, carefully analyzed, historically scrutinized, and pastorally applied. I am not aware of another book quite like this invaluable work.

Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries; Professor of Preaching, The Masters Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

This account of the doctrines of revelation and of God, built on biblical exegesis, is rich in theological discussion and practical implications. It is very accessible and will be of interest to a wide readership. Beeke and Smalley are to be congratulated, and I look forward to further volumes in the future.

Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! This expression of praise from Pauls great doxology is a fitting response to reading this wonderful work of doctrine and devotion. Though the Reformed faith is often caricatured as merely intellectual, this work demonstrates that Reformed theology is also profoundly experiential, as no chapter fails to move from theology to doxology. This resource will instruct the mind and inflame the heart.

John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; President, The Masters Seminary and The Masters University

Although many excellent books on systematic theology have been published in recent years, this new contribution by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley covers the range of biblical truth in a fresh and unique way. While recognizing the importance of academic scholarship, they insist that what the church needs more than anything is a theology that engages the head, heart, and hands. This new systematic theology will be welcomed and appreciated by theologians and laypeople alike as a treasure trove of biblical and Reformed doctrine.

Cornelis (Neil) Pronk, Emeritus Minister, Free Reformed Church, Brantford, Ontario

This comprehensively argued book faithfully exposes error and guides the reader in the God -h onoring path to right living and eternal happiness. Few are the books in our day that fix our eye firmly on God and his truth. But here is one book that does just that. I commend it heartily as a God -h onoring and life -c hanging volume of real biblical theology.

Maurice Roberts, Former Editor, The Banner of Truth magazine; author, The Thought of God and The Mysteries of God

Here is truth presented to make you think, pray, and sing. This is theology functioning as it ought to functioncalling us to worship. You will not need to agree with the authors at every point to believe and to hope that this, and its sister volumes, will serve Christs church well in our generation and for generations to come.

Jeremy Walker, Pastor, Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, United Kingdom; author, Life in Christ ; Anchored in Grace ; and A Face Like a Flint

Reformed Systematic Theology

Reformed Systematic Theology

Volume 1:

Revelation and God

Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley

Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 1: Revelation and God

Copyright 2019 by Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley

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