Horton, Michael Scott.
The Christian faith : a systematic theology for pilgrims on the way / Michael S. Horton. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2011. - 1052 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. Knowing God : the presuppositions of theology. Dissonant dramas : paradigms for knowing God and the world -- The character of theology : a theoretical or a practical science? -- The source of theology : revelation -- Scripture as covenant canon -- The Bible and the church : from Scripture to system -- pt. 2. God who lives. God : the incommunicable attributes -- God : the communicable attributes -- The Holy Trinity -- pt. 3. God who creates. The decree : Trinity and predestination -- Creation : God's time for us -- Providence : God's care for all He has made -- Being human -- The fall of humanity -- pt. 4. God who rescues. The person of Christ -- The state of humiliation : Christ's threefold office -- The state of exaltation : the Servant who is Lord -- pt. 5. God who reigns in grace. Called to be saints : Christ's presence in the Spirit -- Union with Christ -- Forensic aspects of union with Christ : justification and adoption -- The way forward in grace : sanctification and perseverance -- The hope of glory : "those whom He justified He also glorified" (Ro 8:30) -- The kingdom of grace and the New Covenant church -- Word and sacrament : the means of grace -- Baptism and the Lord's Supper -- The attributes of the church : unity, catholicity, and holiness -- Apostolicity : a fellowship of receivers and deliverers -- pt. 6. God who reigns in glory. A dwelling place -- The return of Christ and the last judgment -- The last battle and life everlasting.
9780310286042 (hardcover) 0310286042 (hardcover)
2010019271
Theology, Doctrinal.
Reformed Church--Doctrines.
BT75.3 / .H67 2011
230.42
The Christian faith : a systematic theology for pilgrims on the way / Michael S. Horton. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2011. - 1052 p. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
pt. 1. Knowing God : the presuppositions of theology. Dissonant dramas : paradigms for knowing God and the world -- The character of theology : a theoretical or a practical science? -- The source of theology : revelation -- Scripture as covenant canon -- The Bible and the church : from Scripture to system -- pt. 2. God who lives. God : the incommunicable attributes -- God : the communicable attributes -- The Holy Trinity -- pt. 3. God who creates. The decree : Trinity and predestination -- Creation : God's time for us -- Providence : God's care for all He has made -- Being human -- The fall of humanity -- pt. 4. God who rescues. The person of Christ -- The state of humiliation : Christ's threefold office -- The state of exaltation : the Servant who is Lord -- pt. 5. God who reigns in grace. Called to be saints : Christ's presence in the Spirit -- Union with Christ -- Forensic aspects of union with Christ : justification and adoption -- The way forward in grace : sanctification and perseverance -- The hope of glory : "those whom He justified He also glorified" (Ro 8:30) -- The kingdom of grace and the New Covenant church -- Word and sacrament : the means of grace -- Baptism and the Lord's Supper -- The attributes of the church : unity, catholicity, and holiness -- Apostolicity : a fellowship of receivers and deliverers -- pt. 6. God who reigns in glory. A dwelling place -- The return of Christ and the last judgment -- The last battle and life everlasting.
9780310286042 (hardcover) 0310286042 (hardcover)
2010019271
Theology, Doctrinal.
Reformed Church--Doctrines.
BT75.3 / .H67 2011
230.42