Everyone's a Theologian: an Introduction to Systematic Theology (Softcover)
ISBN: 9781642892024Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that it involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. Yet as Dr. R.C. Sproul argues, everyone is a theologian. Any time we think about a teaching of the Bible and strive to understand it, we are engaging in theology. Therefore, it is important that we put the Bible's varied teachings together in a systematic fashion, using proper, time-tested methods of interpretation so as to arrive at a theology that is founded on truth.
That is precisely what Dr. Sproul does in Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. This book is anything but a dry discussion of minute points of doctrine. Dr. Sproul, demonstrating his trademark ability to make complex subjects easy to understand, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what He has done for His people in this world and the next.
Table of Contents:
Part One: Introduction
Part Two: Theology Proper
Part Three: Anthropology and Creation
Part Four: Christology
Part Five: Pneumatology
Part Six: Soteriology
Part Seven: Ecclesiology
Part Eight: Eschatology
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Author: R. C. Sproul (Drs, Free University of Amsterdam) is founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He has written more than sixty books. Dr. Sproul was professor of systematic theology and apologetics at Knox Theological Seminary in Fort Lauderdale until 2004 and, before that, taught at Reformed Theological Seminary. He serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, Sanford, Florida, and teaches on the national daily radio program Renewing Your Mind. Endorsements: "Have you ever wanted Christian theology made simple? R.C. Sproul has the gift of making things simple without dumbing them down. Like a father teaching his child to swim, he can bring us into waters too deep for us touch bottom, but he won't let us drown. So I invite you to jump into this pool of the knowledge of God. Whether you want to learn more about what makes the Bible different, who God is, why Christ died, how the Holy Spirit works in a person's soul, or what happens or judgment day, in these pages you will find clear answers from a wise teacher." "A young man once told me that one night he dreamed he saw an army of theologians coming over the horizon toward him. At the front, leading the charge, was R.C. Sproul. Read this book and you will understand the dream. For there is theology rooted in Scripture, nourished by the best of the church's theologians, and expounded with the clarity and simplicity that is the hallmark of a master theologian-communicator. Do you need to be a theologian to read this book? Of course. But that's the point of the title: you are-the real question is whether you are a good one or not! So, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Everyone's a Theologian. By the time you are finished you will almost certainly be a healthier and happier one." "R.C. Sproul is a consummate teacher, especially skilled at explaining difficult theological concepts in uncomplicated terms. Here, he tackles every major category of systematic theology in a succinct, lucid, evenhanded fashion. This is a tremendously valuable resource for everyone from the newest believer to the most seasoned pastor. It is quite true that we are all theologians. Dr. Sproul helps us all be better theologians."
--Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan
--Sinclair N. Ferguson, Professor of Systematic Theology, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas
--John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, President, The Master's College and Seminary, Sun Valley, California
Additional Information:
Cover: | Softcover |
Number of Pages: | 357 |
Publisher: | Ligonier Ministries |
Publication Date: | 2014 |