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Dallas Seminary Professors Make Basic Theology Accessible for AllTheology 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.

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Philosophie et théologie

Christian theology

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	21 janvier 2014
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EAN13	9781441263612
Langue	English
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© 2014 by Nathan D. Holsteen and Michael J. Svigel
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“Want an introduction to theology that combines biblical texts, what people have said across history, and that alludes to works of contemporary culture that show how people look at such themes? Exploring Christian Theology is a wonderful doctrinal primer that teaches theology in a way that will engage you and cause you to reflect. Study and learn which texts lead to which views and why. A great way to get acquainted with key biblical theological themes.”
Darrell L Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement, Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
“There has never been a more urgent need, because of the times in which we live, to have a biblically based statement of Christian theology. Holsteen and Svigel are both qualified to write such an exploration since their lives have been shaped by biblical teaching, and it is this teaching that prompts others to the hope only God through His Word can provide.”
Mark L. Bailey, President, Dallas Theological Seminary
“The church is always in need of mature, faithful, biblical theology. And that’s exactly what you should expect to find in this volume. This new book is a very important consideration of the church, the Christian life, and the end times. And Christians in all walks of life will find this book to be particularly helpful.”
Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Introduction 9
Acknowledgments 11
The Christian Story in Four Acts 13
Act I: Creation
Act II: Fall
Act III: Redemption
Act IV: Restoration
You Are Here
Part One: “Created in Christ Jesus: Church, Churches, and the Christian Life” by Nathan D. Holsteen 23
High-Altitude Survey 25
Ecclesiology: A Community Son-Centered and Spirit-Formed
Sanctification: A Life Son-Centered, Spirit-Formed, and Community-Minded
Passages to Master 30
1. The Day of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit’s Coming
Acts 2
2. The Olive Tree, Israel, and the Church
Romans 11
3. Christ’s Body and Its Members
1 Corinthians 12:12–31
4. The Church as a Royal Priesthood
1 Peter 2:4–10
5. The Church as the Israel of God
Galatians 6:15–16
6. The Church and the Mystery of Gentile Inclusion
Ephesians 2:11–3:13
7. The Lord’s Supper
1 Corinthians 11:17–34
8. Baptism
Matthew 28:18–20
9. Regeneration, Sin, and the Believer
Romans 6:6–14
10. The Believer and the Battle With Sin
Romans 7:14–25
11. The Holy Spirit and Our Battle With Sin
Galatians 5:16–26
12. The Believer and Progressive Sanctification
Ephesians 4
13. The Hope of Final Sanctification
Philippians 3:20–21
The Church and the Christian Life in Retrospect 55
The Patristic Period (AD 100–500)
The Medieval Period (500–1500)
The Protestant Period (1500–1700)
The Modern Period (1700–Present)
Facts to Never Forget 77
1. The central principle of ecclesiology is a saving relationship with God in Christ.
2. The visible aspects of the church must serve, honor, and develop the invisible reality of the church.
3. Variety (diversity) in Christ’s body is God’s design.
4. Scripture is not silent on how we ought to “do” this thing called church .
5. Sanctification and justification are inseparably bound together.
6. Sanctification is a work of the Holy Spirit that involves the believer’s responsible participation.
7. Sanctification is a team sport.
Dangers to Avoid 84
1. Corporation Over Corpus
2. Growth Over Health
3. Fractured Family
4. Sectarianism’s Siren Song
5. Lone Ranger Sanctification
6. Evangelical Antinomianism
7. Sanctimonious Self-Improvement
Principles to Put Into Practice 92
1. Pursue the unity of the faith.
2. Get involved.
3. Practice obedience to those in authority.
4. Develop the spiritual disciplines.
5. Encourage accountability.
Voices From the Past and Present 98
The Patristic Period (c. AD 100–500)
The Medieval Period (500–1500)
The Protestant Period (1500–1700)
The Modern Period (1700–Present)
Shelf Space: Recommendations for Your Library 119
General Books on Ecclesiology
Books on Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
Books on Church Government and Polity
Books on Worship and Church Ministry
Books on Distinct Denominational Ecclesiologies
General Books on Sanctification and the Christian Life
Books on Distinct Perspectives on Sanctification
Notes 124
Part Two: “When He Returns: Resurrection, Judgment, and the Restoration” by Michael J. Svigel 131
High-Altitude Survey 133
Eschatology: It’s All About Hope
Eschatology: It’s All About Him
Passages to Master 142
1. The New Heavens and New Earth
Isaiah 65–66
2. The New Covenant
Jeremiah 31
3. Resurrection and Restoration
Ezekiel 37–48
4. The End of the Wicked Rulers
Daniel 2, 7, 9–12
5. The Day of the Lord
Joel 1–3
6. Judgment and Restoration
Zechariah 12–14
7. The Great Tribulation
Matthew 24–25 (Mark 13; Luke 21:5–38)
8. The Manner of Christ’s Return
Acts 1:6–11
9. The Restoration of All Creation
Romans 8:18–25
10. The Resurrection of the Body
1 Corinthians 15:12–58
11. Bodily Resurrection and the Intermediate State
2 Corinthians 5:1–10
12. Resurrection and Rapture
1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:11
13. The Man of Sin and the Day of the Lord
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12
14. The Day of the Lord and the New Creation
2 Peter 3:1–18
15. The Return of Christ, Millennium, and New Creation
Revelation 19–22
The End Times in Retrospect 180
The Patristic Period (c. AD 100–500)
The Medieval Period (500–1500)
The Protestant Period (1500–1700)
The Modern Period (1700–Present)
Facts to Never Forget 192
1. Jesus Christ is coming back as Judge and King.
2. Nobody knows when Christ will return.
3. God will redeem our bodies through physical resurrection.
4. God will utterly eradicate sin, suffering, and death.
5. We all must give an account for our lives before God.
6. All of God’s plans and promises will be fulfilled.
7. Christ’s kingdom will endure forever and ever.
Dangers to Avoid 200
1. Heinous Heresy
2. My Way or the Highway
3. End-Times Agnosticism
4. This-Is-That Syndrome
5. The Dating Game
6. End-Times Obsession
7. Fearful Fretting
Principles to Put Into Practice 209
1. Wait eagerly for Christ’s return with a life lived in holiness.
2. Invest in eternity, not in temporalities.
3. Focus on foundational facts, not incidental opinions.
4. Don’t be crushed by present suffering; be comforted by future splendor.
5. Gather often to exhort one another to love and good works.
Voices From the Past and Present 215
The Patristic Period (c. AD 100–500)
The Medieval Period (500–1500)
The Protestant Period (1500–1700)
The Modern Period (1700–Present)
Shelf Space: Recommendations for Your Library 227
General Books on Eschatology and Hope
Books on the History of Eschatology
Books on the Tribulation and the Antichrist
Books on Millennial Views
Books on the Rapture
Books on Prophetic Scripture
Notes 231
Glossary of Terms for the Church, Spiritual Growth, and the End Times 237
Scripture Index 247
About the Author 253
Back Cover 255
Introduction
For some people, the word doctrine summons yawns of tedium, shudders of trepidation, or frowns of suspicion. Dogmatic preachers exasperate them, feuding denominations weary them, and droning scholars bore them.
When people hear theology , the condition sometimes worsens. They picture massive tomes packed with technical discussions, less-than-crucial data, and incomprehensible footnotes unusable information to distract them from God rather than drawing them nearer.
Most people seeking to grow in their faith want practical principles, not theoretical concepts. They want to know God, not just know about Him.
Yet the fact is that we can’t experience real spiritual growth without solid spiritual truth. We can’t know the true God without knowing God truly.
In that case, where do we start? How do we begin to harvest in this fruitful field without getting caught in the tangled underbrush of mere opinions and idiosyncrasies? How can we sort through what seem like countless contradictory theories to find the essential truths necessary for strengthening and living out our faith?
Exploring Christian Theology will offer introductions, overviews, and reviews of key orthodox, protestant, evangelical tenets without belaboring details or broiling up debates. The three ECT volumes, compact but substantial, provide accessible and convenient summaries of major themes; they’re intended as guidebooks for a church that, overall, is starving for the very doctrine it’s too long avoided.
Each volume includes p