A fresh, inviting text on the content of Christian faith in our contemporary context This one-volume systematic theology presents an accessible, orthodox overview of the Christian faith for students, teachers, pastors, and serious lay readers. Cornelis van der Kooi and Gijsbert van den Brink not only cover all the traditional themes-creation, sin, Jesus Christ, Scripture, and so on-but also relate those classical themes to contemporary developments like Pentecostalism, postfoundationalism, and evolutionary theory. Consisting of sixteen chapters, the book is ideal for classroom use. Each chapter begins with engaging questions and a statement of learning goals and concludes with a list of recommended further reading. Written in a student-friendly tone and style and expertly translated and edited, van der Kooi and van den Brink's Christian Dogmatics splendidly displays the real, practical relevance of theology to the complexities of our world today.

A helpful handbook of doctrinal theology based on Francis Pieper's Christliche Dogmatik. This single volume presents the voluminous material in Pieper's work in a clear, concise, complete, and practical manner for the use of theology students. Sections include Nature and concept of theology Holy Scripture God Creation Divine providence Angels Man Sin Freedom of the will God's grace Christ Soteriology Saving faith Conversion Justification Sanctification Means of Grace Law and Gospel Baptism Lord's Supper The universal Church The visible Church The Public Ministry Eternal election Eschatology

In this landmark publication one of the most eminent Christian theologians of our time, Metropolitan John D. Zizioulas, gives his account of the fundamental teachings of Christian theology. Zizioulas presents Christian doctrine as a comprehensive account of the freedom that results from our relationship with God. The true genius of this book is that it lays out complex ideas with the utmost simplicity, whilst illustrating the grandeur of Christian teaching, and providing a profound exploration of human freedom.

A team of world-renowned scholars explores on what grounds and to what extent the New Testament shapes and prescribes Christian theology.