Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology
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Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology

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Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology

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You Don't Have to Be a Full-Time Theologian to Understand and Love Theology

Theology is not just an academic subject. It's a spiritual practice for every believer, even those who feel too busy for rigorous study or aren't advanced readers. To make theology accessible to a wider audience, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley have combined content from Reformed Systematic Theology into one abridged book. Richly biblical, faithfully doctrinal, warmly experiential, and consistently practical,  Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology ministers to the whole person?head, heart, and hands.

Featuring shorter chapters, less technical language, and chapter summaries, this guide includes material from all 4 volumes of Reformed Systematic Theology: Revelation and God (volume 1); Man and Christ (volume 2); Spirit and Salvation (volume 3); and Church and Last Things (volume 4). Drawing on the historical theology of the Reformed tradition, Essentials of Reformed Theology helps readers of various ages and educational levels grow in their understanding and application of the truth presented in God's word.

  • Abridged Version of Reformed Systematic Theology: Includes shorter chapters, light footnotes, chapter summaries that highlight key words, simplified language, a guide to theologians from history, a glossary of theological terms, and more
  • Explores 8 Essential Spiritual Themes: Revelation, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things
  • Accessible: Ideal for a variety of ages and education levels, as well as for people with limited time to study

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Publisher
Crossway
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781433590931
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Christian Denominations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Newsletter Signup
  3. Endorsements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Abbreviations
  9. Preface
  10. Part 1 The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God
  11. Section 1A Questions about Theology
  12. 1 The What, Who, Where, and When of Theology
  13. 2 The Which, Why, and How of Theology
  14. Section 1B God’s Revelation to Man
  15. 3 Introduction to God’s Revelation
  16. 4 General Revelation
  17. 5 Special Revelation
  18. 6 The Inspiration, Authority, and Clarity of the Bible
  19. 7 The Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the Bible
  20. 8 Applied Revelation for Practical Fruit
  21. Part 2 The Doctrine of God
  22. Section 2A Who God Is
  23. 9 Introduction to the Doctrine of God
  24. 10 The Holy “I A m,” the Only God
  25. 11 God’s Spirituality and Simplicity
  26. 12 God’s Infinity, Incomprehensibility, Aseity, Immensity, and Eternity
  27. 13 God’s Immutability
  28. 14 God’s Knowledge
  29. 15 God’s Sovereignty
  30. 16 God’s Goodness and Love
  31. 17 God’s Truth and Righteousness
  32. 18 God’s Affections and Impassibility
  33. 19 The Trinity, Part 1: The Son and the Holy Spirit
  34. 20 The Trinity, Part 2: Three Persons and One God
  35. Section 2B What God Does
  36. 21 God’s Eternal Decree
  37. 22 Election and Reprobation
  38. 23 Questions about Predestination
  39. 24 God’s Creation of the World
  40. 25 Questions about Creation
  41. 26 God’s Providence
  42. 27 Angels and Demons
  43. Part 3 The Doctrine of Man
  44. Section 3A Man as Servant of God
  45. 28 God’s Creation of Man
  46. 29 The Image of God
  47. 30 Human Gender and Sexuality
  48. 31 The Human Body and Soul
  49. 32 God’s Covenant with Adam
  50. Section 3B Man as Sinner before God
  51. 33 Sin and the Fall of Man
  52. 34 Original Sin and Total Depravity
  53. 35 Total Inability and Free Choice
  54. 36 Actual Sins and God’s Punishment of Sin
  55. 37 Sin, Suffering, and the Believer
  56. Part 4 The Doctrine of Christ
  57. Section 4A The Covenant of Grace
  58. 38 Introduction to the Covenant of Grace
  59. 39 God’s Gospel and His Covenant with His Son
  60. 40 The Different Administrations of the Covenant of Grace
  61. 41 The One Covenant of Grace
  62. Section 4B The Person and Work of Christ
  63. 42 Introduction to the Person and Work of Christ
  64. 43 Christ’s Incarnation, Part 1: The Bible’s Basic Teaching
  65. 44 Christ’s Incarnation, Part 2: History and Theology
  66. 45 Christ’s Threefold Office and Two States
  67. 46 Christ’s Revelation as Prophet
  68. 47 Christ’s Sacrifice as Priest, Part 1: Substitution and Satisfaction
  69. 48 Christ’s Sacrifice as Priest, Part 2: Obedience and Perfection
  70. 49 Christ’s Intercession as Priest
  71. 50 Christ’s Reign as King
  72. 51 The People of the Prophet, Priest, and King
  73. Part 5 The Doctrines of the Holy Spirit and Salvation
  74. Section 5A The Spirit and the History of Salvation
  75. 52 The Spirit in Creation, Common Grace, and Israel
  76. 53 The Spirit of Christ and of Pentecost
  77. 54 The Gifts of the Spirit and Cessationism
  78. Section 5B The Spirit and the Application of Salvation
  79. 55 Union with Christ and the Order of Salvation
  80. 56 The General Gospel Call
  81. 57 Preparation by Gracious, Resistible Conviction
  82. 58 Effectual Calling
  83. 59 Regeneration
  84. 60 Conversion: Repentance and Faith
  85. 61 Justification
  86. 62 Adoption
  87. 63 Sanctification
  88. 64 Preservation and Perseverance
  89. Section 5C The Spirit and the Experience of Salvation
  90. 65 The Indwelling, Leading, and Filling of the Spirit
  91. 66 Assurance of Salvation and the Spirit’s Witness
  92. 67 The Marks of Grace in Christian Character
  93. 68 Introduction to Obedience to God’s Law
  94. 69 Obedience to the First Four of the Ten Commandments
  95. 70 Obedience to the Last Six of the Ten Commandments
  96. 71 Godly Fear, Prayer, and Hope
  97. Part 6 The Doctrine of the Church
  98. Section 6A The Church’s Identity
  99. 72 Introduction to the Doctrine of the Church
  100. 73 Describing and Defining the Church
  101. 74 Christ’s Church, with Its Attributes and Marks
  102. 75 Membership in the Church
  103. Section 6B The Church’s Authority and Work
  104. 76 Church Government
  105. 77 Elders and Ministers of the Word
  106. 78 Deacons, Women in Office, and Duties to Officers
  107. 79 Churches in Relation to Families and Civil Government
  108. 80 The Work of the Church
  109. Section 6C The Church’s Means of Grace
  110. 81 The Means of Grace and the Ministry of the Word
  111. 82 Baptism, Part 1: Why and What
  112. 83 Baptism, Part 2: Who and How
  113. 84 The Lord’s Supper
  114. 85 Prayer, Praise, Fellowship, and Discipline
  115. 86 The Reformation of the Church
  116. Part 7 The Doctrine of the Last Things
  117. Section 7A Introduction and Special Issues in the Last Things
  118. 87 Introduction to the Doctrine of the Last Things
  119. 88 The Error of Prosperity Theology
  120. 89 Death and the Afterlife
  121. 90 Signs, the Man of Sin, and the Book of Revelation
  122. 91 The Future of Israel and the Millennium
  123. Section 7B The Glorious Hope of Christ
  124. 92 The Coming of Christ in Glory
  125. 93 The Resurrection of the Dead and the Day of Judgment
  126. 94 Eternal Punishment in Hell
  127. 95 Eternal Life with God
  128. Glossary of Theological Terms
  129. Select List of Theologians
  130. Guide to Further Reading in Reformed Systematic Theology
  131. General Index
  132. Scripture Index