a guide for systematic theology and apologetics : three books in one text bibliography Popular works. ilu Wheaton, Ill Crossway Books 2007 monographic eng

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335 pages ; 22 cm Exploring Theology begins with God--probing his nature, character, and work, including a helpful explanation of the Trinity. It continues with a concise presentation of the twelve basic beliefs that separate Christianity from all other religions. The authors then examine both the historical and physical evidence for the Christian faith, addressing common questions about Christ's resurrection, creation, fulfilled prophecy, the reliability of the Bible, and the changed lives of believers. --back cover Book 1. The one true God -- The nature of god -- The infinitude of God -- The holiness, righteousness, and justice of God -- The truthfulness, faithfulness, and love of God -- The works of God -- The preexistence and incarnation of God -- The deity of Christ -- The sacrificial death of Christ -- The resurrection of Christ -- The return and reign of Christ -- The personality and power of the Holy Spirit -- The Holy Spirit and the believer -- Book 2. Biblical faith -- Inspiration of the Bible -- Creation and fall of man -- Faith and regeneration -- Justification and adoption -- Worship and prayer -- Origin and purpose of the church -- Growth, character, and organization of the church -- Angels -- Character, work, and worship of Satan -- Resurrection and judgment -- Rewards of the righteous -- Punishment of the wicked -- Book 3. Evidence and truth -- Introduction: Can Christianity be proven? -- Exhibit A: The resurrection of Christ, The empty tomb -- Exhibit A: The resurrection of Christ, The eyewitnesses -- Exhibit B: The creation, The existence of creation -- Exhibit B: The creation, The complexity of creation -- Exhibit C: The fulfillment of prophecy, Historical prophecy -- Exhibit C: The fulfillment of prophecy, Messianic prophecy -- Exhibit D: Twin witnesses--The Savior and the Scriptures, The unequaled Christ -- Exhibit D: Twin witnesses--The Savior and the Scriptures, The solidarity of Scripture -- Exhibit E: The historical reliability of the Bible, The reliability of the biblical documents -- Exhibit E: The historical reliability of the Bible, The evidence of archaeology -- Exhibit F: The experience of Christianity, The witness of changed lives -- Exhibit F: The experience of Christianity, The absence of alternatives -- Conclusion: The step of faith. Clarence H. Benson and Robert J. Morgan. Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-335). Theology, Doctrinal Popular works Theology Apologetics Trinity Biblical teaching Apologetics Theology Theology, Doctrinal Trinity Biblical teaching BT77 .E97 2007 230 Benson, Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert), 1879-1954 Benson, Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert), 1879-1954 Morgan, Robert J., 1952- 9781581349627 1581349629 2007016749 DLC 070420 20200429082257.0 ocn123767160 eng