The a systematic theology for pilgrims on the way Horton, Michael Scott. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, Mich Zondervan c2011 2011 monographic eng

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1052 p. ; 24 cm. 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. Michael S. Horton. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Theology, Doctrinal Reformed Church Doctrines BT75.3 .H67 2011 230.42 9780310286042 (hardcover) 0310286042 (hardcover) 2010019271 DLC 100507 20151023231254.0 ocn424557454