Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 2

Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 2
Author: Nathan D. Holsteen
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2015-06-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 144126518X

The Foundations of Theology in Everyday Language Dallas Seminary professors Nathan Holsteen and Michael Svigel are passionate about the key doctrines of Christianity. They want readers to know why they're important and why they matter. This volume includes two parts: · From Dust to Dust: Creation, Humanity, and the Fall · Wise Unto Salvation: Gospel, Atonement, and Saving Grace The authors explore these important topics in a concise and highly readable style that makes sense--whether you're a student of the Bible, a pastor, or someone who simply wants to know God better. For each topic you'll find · An introduction, overview, and review of the key points · Several applicable Bible texts, including verses to memorize · A quick-paced history of the doctrine · Distortions to be aware of and avoid · Reading lists for further study · A glossary of theological terms "Exploring Christian Theology is a wonderful doctrinal primer that teaches theology in a way that will engage you and cause you to reflect. . . . A great way to get acquainted with key biblical theological themes."--Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary

Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 3

Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 3
Author: Nathan D. Holsteen
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2014-01-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441263616

Dallas Seminary Professors Make Basic Theology Accessible for All Theology doesn't have to be complicated. In this book, trusted Dallas Seminary professors present a concise systematic theology that distills the essential spiritual truths in a way that makes sense to readers--students, lay people, and pastors. Here are introductions, overviews, and reviews of key tenets of orthodox protestant evangelical doctrines. The book also includes an annotated list of key applicable Bible texts, a quick-paced story of doctrine throughout church history, heresies or distortions to be aware of, and more. Exploring Christian Theology is useful for discipleship, catechism, membership training, preview or review of doctrine, or quick personal reference. It can also be used by ministry training programs, Bible colleges, or seminaries as an introductory primer to orient students in preparation for a more in-depth study of theology.

Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 1

Exploring Christian Theology : Volume 1
Author:
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2014-11-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 144126485X

The Foundations of Theology in Everyday Language Dallas Seminary professors Nathan Holsteen and Michael Svigel are passionate about the key doctrines of Christianity. They want readers to know why they're important and why they matter. This volume includes two parts: · How Firm a Foundation: Revelation, Scripture, and Truth · God in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The authors explore these important topics in a concise and highly readable style that makes sense--whether you're a student of the Bible, a pastor, or someone who simply wants to know God better. For each topic you'll find · An introduction, overview, and review of the key points · Several applicable Bible texts, including verses to memorize · A quick-paced history of the doctrine · Distortions to be aware of and avoid · Reading lists for further study · A glossary of theological terms "Exploring Christian Theology is a wonderful doctrinal primer that teaches theology in a way that will engage you and cause you to reflect. . . . A great way to get acquainted with key biblical theological themes." --Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary

Exploring Christian Holiness

Exploring Christian Holiness
Author: Paul M. Bassett
Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
Total Pages: 844
Release: 1985-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780834110847

The biblical foundations, the historical development, and the theological formulation of holiness.

Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2, Revised Edition

Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Volume 2, Revised Edition
Author: William C. Placher
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611647835

William Placher and Derek Nelson compile significant passages written by the most important Christian thinkers, from the Reformers of the sixteenth century through the major participants in the contemporary theological conversation. Illustrating the major theologians, controversies, and schools of thought, Readings in the History of Christian Theology is an essential companion to the study of church history and historical theology. Excerpts are preceded by the editors' introductions, allowing the book to stand alone as a coherent history. This revised edition expands the work's scope, drawing throughout on more female voices and expanding to include the most important twenty-first-century theological contributions. This valuable resource brings together the writings of major theologians from the church's history for a new generation of students.

Exploring Christian Thought

Exploring Christian Thought
Author: A. N. S. Lane
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780785211433

From the first century to the twentieth, from Palestine via Europe to Asia and Africa, this easy-to-use guide puts over 100 of the most influential people and councils in perspective, enabling you to understand and appreciate the way the Christian faith has developed over the centuries.

Exploring Christian Ethics

Exploring Christian Ethics
Author: Kyle D. Fedler
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-01-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664228989

Adopting a unique appraoch among inroductions to Christian ethics, Kyle Fedler's Exploring Christian Ethics guides students through the moral decision-making process by providing foundational material in both ethical theory and biblical ethics. First, Fedler introduces the reader to the discipline of ethics, then he explores the ways Scripture can be used responsibly in Christian ethics, and finally, he presents and analyzes the sections of Scripture that have been most influential in Christian morality and ethics.

A Concise History of Christian Thought

A Concise History of Christian Thought
Author: Tony Lane
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2006-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

A succinct, readable survey of key Christian thinkers and significant theological developments from the church's inception to the present.

Exploring Christian Heritage

Exploring Christian Heritage
Author: C. Douglas Weaver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 468
Release: 2017
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781481306997

Exploring Christian Heritage provides students and teachers with a rich and substantial introduction to the texts that have shaped the Christian faith. Including works by Augustine, Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Wesley, John Calvin, and Karl Barth, among others, this collection also highlights essential movements--from the second to the twenty-first centuries--often glossed over in primary source readers. From Pentecostalism and Baptists to feminism and religious liberty movements, Exploring Christian Heritage succinctly joins together the most influential voices of Christian history and theology with those that have been forgotten and sometimes ignored. Now in its second edition, voices ancient and modern have been added to deepen and widen the story of Christianity in varied forms. Exploring Christian Heritage, second edition also contains additional classroom resources, including new textual introductions and over ninety new quizzes.

Exploring Christian Theology

Exploring Christian Theology
Author: Michael J. Svigel
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-11-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780764211300

The Foundations of Theology in Everyday Language Dallas Seminary professors Nathan Holsteen and Michael Svigel are passionate about the key doctrines of Christianity. They want readers to know why they're important and why they matter. This volume includes two parts: · How Firm a Foundation: Revelation, Scripture, and Truth · God in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The authors explore these important topics in a concise and highly readable style that makes sense--whether you're a student of the Bible, a pastor, or someone who simply wants to know God better. For each topic you'll find · An introduction, overview, and review of the key points · Several applicable Bible texts, including verses to memorize · A quick-paced history of the doctrine · Distortions to be aware of and avoid · Reading lists for further study · A glossary of theological terms "Exploring Christian Theology is a wonderful doctrinal primer that teaches theology in a way that will engage you and cause you to reflect. . . . A great way to get acquainted with key biblical theological themes." --Darrell Bock, Senior Research Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary