Recommended: Systematic Theology
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Getting Started
Clear, faithful introductions for those exploring a topic for the first time. These books are accessible, trustworthy, and designed to help laypeople, newer believers, or curious readers build a strong foundation without getting overwhelmed.
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith
R. C. Sproul
From the Back Cover: If you yearn for a deeper knowledge of the Christian faith, your journey can begin right here.
Dr. R. C. Sproul, one of the most respected theologians of the twentieth century, takes Christian doctrine off the dusty shelves of theological libraries and presents a clear, easy-to-understand overview of more than 100 biblical concepts that every Christian should know.
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith offers readers a great way to kindle a lifelong love for truth and begin learning about Christian doctrine. It is also a great resource for seasoned students of theology who want a refresher. Sproul’s bite-size chapters make this book accessible, practical, and relevant.
Know the Truth: A Handbook of Christian Belief
Bruce Milne
From the Publisher: 'You will know the truth,' said Jesus, 'and the truth will set you free.'Christians have already begun to know God and his truth. This handbook assists in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up the great themes of God's Word and shows how they fit together.Each chapter deals with one aspect of biblical truth and encourages further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for discussion, and books for additional reading. The main sections conclude with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching challenges us and moves us to adore the living God.This new edition of Bruce Milne's widely appreciated Know the Truth has been extensively revised and updated to ensure its ongoing relevance and value as an excellent introduction to Christian doctrine.
Going Deeper
Thoughtful works for pastors, teachers, and serious students eager to explore Scripture and theology at greater depth. These books assume some familiarity and invite readers into the rich, layered beauty of God’s truth.
Systematic Theology
Louis Berkhof
From the Publisher: This expanded edition contains Berkhof’s Introductory Volume, which was designed to be read together with the Systematic Theology itself.
‘Objections have frequently been raised against a systematic presentation of the doctrinal truths of Scripture; and also in the present day some are decidedly averse to it. There seems to be a lurking fear that the more we systematize the truth, the farther we wander from the presentation of it that is found in the Word of God. But there is no danger of this, if the system is not based on the fundamental principles of some erring philosophy, but on the abiding principles of Scripture itself. God certainly sees the truth as a whole, and it is the duty of the theologian to think the truths of God after Him.’ — LOUIS BERKHOF in the Introductory Volume included with this edition.
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief
John Frame
From the Publisher: Systematic Theology is the culmination and creative synthesis of John Frame's writing on, teaching about, and studying of the Word of God.
This magisterial opus—at once biblical, clear, cogent, readable, accessible, and practical—summarizes the mature thought of one of the most important and original Reformed theologians of the last hundred years. It will enable you to see clearly how the Bible explains God's great, sweeping plan for mankind.
Christian Theology
Millard Erickson
From the Publisher: Leading evangelical scholar Millard Erickson offers a new edition of his bestselling textbook, now substantially updated and revised throughout. This edition takes into account feedback from professors and students and reflects current theological conversations, with added material on the atonement, justification, and divine foreknowledge.
Erickson's comprehensive introduction is biblical, contemporary, moderate, and fair to various positions, and it applies doctrine to Christian life and ministry.
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Disclaimer: The resources listed here have been selected because they offer particular value for Christian growth and understanding. Their inclusion does not imply full agreement with every statement or position taken by the authors. As with any book outside of Scripture, readers should exercise discernment, testing all things by the Word of God (Acts 17:11).