Systematic Theology

This comprehensive systematic theology by a respected theologian covers the whole field of Reformed Christian doctrine from biblical, historical, and theological angles. It seeks to provide a clear and concise articulation of the Reformed faith rooted in the historic creeds while addressing current issues such as feminism, charismatic gifts, sexual ethics, environmentalism, other religions, the nature of truth, and civil liberties.

Intended to be used as a textbook, this single-volume systematic theology is well-suited for our world today, interacting not only with the biblical text but also with the history of Christian doctrine, current cultural challenges to the Bible's teaching, and the daily experiences of regular Christians.

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Table of Contents:
Part 1: The Triune God
   1. The Revelation of God
   2. The Trinity: Biblical Basis
   3. The Trinity: Church Formulation
   4. The Trinity: Ongoing Questions
   5. The Attributes of God
Part 2: The Word of God
   6. The Doctrine of Scripture
   7. Scripture and Tradition
   8. The Interpretation of Scripture
Part 3: The Works of God
   9. Creation
   10. Providence
Part 4: The Image of God
   11. Humanity in Creation
   12. Humanity in Covenant
   13. Humanity in Sin
Part 5: The Covenant of God
   14. Election and the Counsel of Redemption
   15. The Covenant of Grace
Part 6: Christ, the Son of God
   16. Incarnation: Biblical Teaching
   17. Incarnation: Church Formulations
   18. Incarnation: Ongoing Questions
   19. Christ Our Great High Priest
   20. Christ Our King
Part 7: The Spirit of God and the People of God
   21. Union with Christ
   22. Salvation and the Church
   23. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Regeneration and Effectual Calling
   24. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Justification
   25. The Progress of the Christian Life: Adoption, Assurance, Sanctification
   26. The Progress of the Christian Life: The Lord's Supper and The?sis
   27. The Church and Its Offices
Part 8: The Ultimate Purposes of God
   28. The Future
   29. The Parousia and the Resurrection
   30. The Final Judgment and Hell
   31. The Life of the World to Come 
Appendix 1:Main Interpretations of Genesis 1
Appendix 2: Historic Creeds Glossary Bibliography Name Index Subject Index Scripture Index

Author:

Robert Letham (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of systematic and historical theology at Union School of Theology. A Presbyterian minister with twenty-five years of pastoral experience, he is the author of books such as The Work of Christ; The Holy Trinity; and Union with Christ, and a range of articles published in encyclopedias and journals.

Endorsements:

"In this impressive systematic theology, Robert Letham sets before us the ripe fruit of a long career of devoted scholarship. He does so with clarity, confidence, and thoughtful judgment. The result is an elixir drawn from Scripture into which he has carefully stirred ingredients from Patristic orthodoxy, medieval theology, and Reformation and post-Reformation confessionalism. These are judiciously mixed by a theologian conscious that he is writing for the twenty-first century. Systematic Theology is Letham's personal bequest to the church of Jesus Christ. A magnum opus indeed-which students, ministers, and scholars will find to be a real stimulation to their theological taste buds!"
--Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

"Robert Letham has blessed us with a systematic theology that is sure to stimulate reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding of both the Holy Scriptures and the church's interpretations of them to formulate its theology over the last two millennia. One does not need to agree with every detail of Letham's magnum opus to realize that here is a treasure house of Christian wisdom on the whole counsel of God that will inform your mind and move your heart and affections to serve your Savior and Lord more single-mindedly and zealously than ever before."
--Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan; author, Reformed Preaching

"Robert Letham writes systematic theology as it should be written. His work is marked by a careful dialogue between the Bible and the great creedal and confessional traditions of the church, always aided and abetted by a panoply of great theologians from the past and the present. This work is marked by clarity of thought and ecumenicity of spirit. Here we have the full fruits of a lifetime of thinking theologically."
--Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

"Robert Letham's Systematic Theology is located within the great tradition of Christian theology, drawing upon Patristic, medieval, Reformational, and contemporary sources. Letham keeps his focus where it belongs-upon the unfathomable richness of the triune God in his being and works. He expounds difficult topics in simple, concise prose, yet without being simplistic. Where Letham occasionally offers fresh formulations of doctrinal topics, he invariably does so in a way that is respectful toward more traditional treatments. Theologians, students of theology, and church members alike will find Letham's work a wonderful gift to the church."
--Cornelis P. Venema, President and Professor of Doctrinal Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary; author, The Promise of the Future; Accepted and Renewed in Christ; and Chosen in Christ

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