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2008, 2020 by Donald A. D. Thorsen
Published by Baker Academic
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.bakeracademic.com
Ebook edition created 2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-2246-3
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled RSV are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1946, 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
To my daughters
Liesl, Heidi, and Dana,
whose love encourages me,
and whose questions both challenge
and inspire me.
Cover
Half Title Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Preface
Abbreviations
Part 1 | Basics of Theology
1. Theology
What Is Theology?
Theology and Scripture
The Meaning of Theology
The Divisions of Theology
Augustine: A Classic Model of Theology
Theology and Apologetics
Theology and Ecumenism
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
2. Revelation
What Is Revelation?
Understanding Revelation
Models of Revelation
Revelation and Mystery
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
3. Authority
What Is Authority?
Developments in Religious Authority
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
4. Scripture
What Is Scripture?
Canon
The Inspiration of Scripture
The Truthfulness of Scripture
The Interpretation of Scripture
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
5. Apologetics
What Is Apologetics?
Ancient Church Apologetics
Medieval Church Apologetics
Reformation and Counter-Reformation Apologetics
Modern (Enlightenment) Church Apologetics
Postmodern Church Apologetics
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
6. Who Is God?
What Is God Like?
The Doctrine of God
Tensions in the Doctrine of God
Language about God
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
7. The Trinity
What Is the Trinity?
The Development of the Doctrine
The Relevance of the Trinity
Contemporary Concerns
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
8. Knowing God
Does God Exist?
Rational Arguments
Empirical Arguments
Doubts about Gods Existence
Volitional Justifications for Belief in God
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
9. The Works of God
What Are the Works of God?
Creator
Providential Caregiver
Lawgiver and Judge
Savior
Sanctifier
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 3 | Creation
10. Creation
What Is Creation?
The Development of the Doctrine of Creation
Creation and Evolution
Creation and the Environment
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
11. Providence and Evil
What Is Providence?
Evil
Gods Care for People
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 4 | Humanity
12. The Image of God
What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Christian Anthropology
The Image of God
Human Freedom
Original Righteousness?
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
13. The Human Person
What Are the Parts of Personhood?
The Human Soul
Male and Female
Individuality and Community
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 5 | Sin
14. What Is Sin?
Understanding Sin
The Origin of Sin
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Perspectives on Sin
The Extent of Sin
The Sin of Innocents
Sin, Ignorance, Misery, and Bondage
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 6 | Jesus Christ
16. Who Is Jesus Christ?
Who Is Jesus?
The Birth of Jesus
The Early Life of Jesus
The Adult Life of Jesus
The Suffering and Death of Jesus
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Search for the Historical Jesus
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
17. The Incarnation
What Is the Incarnation?
The Development of the Doctrine
Why Did God Become Human?
Contemporary Christological Concerns
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
18. The Works of Jesus Christ
The Names and Titles of Jesus
The Estates of Jesus Christ
The Offices of Jesus Christ
The Atonement
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 7 | The Holy Spirit
19. Who Is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit as Spirit
The Holy Spirit in Scripture
The Development of the Doctrine
Contemporary Concerns
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
20. The Works of the Spirit
The Biblical Background
The Holy Spirit at Work
The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 8 | Salvation
21. Gods Grace and Our Choice
The Biblical Background
Historical Development
Calvinism and Arminianism
Open Theism
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
22. What Is Salvation?
The Order of Salvation
Developments in the Christian Understanding of Salvation
Grace, Calling, and Illumination
Conversion
Faith
Repentance
Regeneration
Justification
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
More on the Order of Salvation
Assurance
Union with Christ
Sanctification
Glorification
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
24. Christian Spirituality
What Is Christian Spirituality?
Spiritual Formation and Direction
Spiritual Disciplines
Christian Virtues
Varieties of Christian Spirituality
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 9 | The Church
25. The Church
What Is the Church?
The Marks of the Church
The Reformation Churches
Types of Churches
Differences among Churches
Ecumenism
Church Governance
The Church and the World
Problem of Hypocrisy
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
26. Ministry
What Is Ministry?
Developments in Ministry
Types of Ministry
Contemporary Concerns
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
27. The Means of Grace
Channels of Grace
The Sacraments (Ordinances)
Baptism
Communion
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
Part 10 | The Future
28. Eschatology
The Scriptural Setting
Doctrinal Developments
Conclusion
Questions for Further Reflection
29. Future of the Unevangelized
Judaism and Christianity
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