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Bible doctrine : essential teachings of the Christian faith

Grudem, Wayne A. (Author). Purswell, Jeff. (Added Author). Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic theology. (Added Author).

Summary: "Bible Doctrine takes a highly commended upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it accessible to the average reader. Abridged form Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics. It's easy to understand--and it's packed with solid, biblical answers to your most important questions."--Back cover

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ISBN: 9780310222330
ISBN: 0310222338
Physical Description: 528 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Publisher: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, ©1999.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Condensed version of ... Systematic theology"--Preface
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and indexes. "Annotated bibliography of evangelical systematic theologies": pages 496-504
Formatted Contents Note:	The doctrine of the Word of God. The authority and inerrancy of the Bible ; The clarity, necessity, and sufficiency of the Bible -- The doctrine of God. The character of God : "incommunicable" attributes ; The "communicable" attributes of God ; The Trinity ; Creation ; God's providence ; Prayer ; Angels, Satan, and demons -- The doctrine of man. The creation of man ; Man as male and female ; Sin -- The doctrine of Christ. The person of Christ ; The atonement ; Resurrection and ascension -- The doctrine of the application of redemption. Common grace ; Election ; The gospel call ; Regeneration ; Conversion (faith and repentance) ; Justification and adoption ; Sanctification (growth in likeness to Christ) ; The perseverance of the saints (remaining a Christian) ; Death, the intermediate state, and glorification -- The doctrine of the church. The nature of the church ; Baptism ; The Lord's Supper ; Gifts of the Holy Spirit (I) : general questions ; Gifts of the Holy Spirit (II) : specific gifts -- The doctrine of the future. The return of Christ : when and how? ; The millennium ; The final judgment and eternal punishment ; The new heavens and new earth.