Systematische Theologie

The Edinburgh Dogmatics Conference (EDC) takes place every second year. The Rutherford Centre for Reformed Theology, which runs the conference, has a present interest in studying the doctrine of the church (ecclesiology). After two years of pandemic, when most churches began to take new forms or develop new ways of meeting, many questions are being asked: What is the church, and what is it for? Is it a core element of Christianity, or is it an optional extra? Does the doctrine of the church flow out of our understanding of God and the gospel, or is it to be viewed socially and pragmatically? Are the historic marks of the church still relevant to today's discussions? This volume contains the papers given at the 2021 EDC. Here we have eight significant theologians exploring the nature and function of the church in ways that are challenging and thought-provoking. Continuing the study of ecclesiology, the 2023 EDC will address the subject of the Holy Spirit and the church, and in 2025 the subject will be creeds, confessions, and the church.

A Systematic Theology from East Asia: Jung Young Lee's Biblical-Cultural Trinity considers the Trinitarian theology of Jung Young Lee, a twentieth-century Korean American theologian, unique for being based on the Bible but also inspired by the Book of Changes, a classical text from East Asian culture with wide appeal. This monograph examines the Christian scriptural-traditional and cultural roots of Lee's doctrines of God and the Trinity as twin pillars of his systematic theological system bearing out God's nature, purposes, and guidance for humanity and the world. In addition, this book outlines the autobiographical milieu of Lee's theology, its contribution to three distinct fields of Trinitarian doctrine (immanent-economic trinitarianism, social Trinity theory, and Cappadocian trinitarianism), and culminates in an assessment of Lee as a systematic theologian from East Asia, comparing Lee with other Asian American theologians.

What does the creation story tell us about God and about who we should be as God's people? Where can we find the theme of creation outside of Genesis? What does the New Testament have to say about creation? Eric Vail explores these questions and more in the Creation volume of The Wesleyan Theology Series. Dive deeply into the Genesis creation accounts to discover some of the contexts underlying the most well-known beginning of any story ever told. Then move beyond Genesis to discover how God's creative activity permeates every aspect of life in the world that God lovingly rules yesterday, today, and forever.Christians are used to hearing theological language in the church but may not feel they have adequate resources to enhance their understanding of what certain terms or concepts mean. The Wesleyan Theology Series aims to discuss Christian doctrines in accessible language that states clearly what we believe and why. Each volume is written by an author with a particular expertise who also has the ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas. The Wesleyan Theology Series is written specifically for the theologically curious layperson, student, or pastor. Topics include: the Trinity, creation, eschatology, the church, the sacraments, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, Scripture, sin, grace, salvation, sanctification, Christian ethics, and atonement.

Why does theology matter? Where does the word theology come from? What makes Christian theology different from other kinds of spirituality? Questions like these are answered with clarity in this short and simple modernization of John Gill's introduction to theology. Every step of the way through this volume, the reader will find great truths in simple words. As each chapter builds upon another, the gospel shines forth as the light for understanding all of Scripture, doctrine, philosophy, and history revealing the importance of theology for the Christian. Included in this volume are discussion questions to let the reader consider each topic in greater depth. John Gill's What is theology? is perfect for new and mature Christians asking questions about why doctrine matters. Likewise, churches, small groups, and students will find this a quick and edifying volume full of Christ-exalting answers.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si no solo podrías conocer acerca del Espíritu Santo, sino conocerlo realmente a Él personalmente? ¿Alguna vez has deseado que alguien organizara la enseñanza de la Biblia acerca del Espíritu de Dios de tal manera que pudieras entenderla? EL ESPÍRITU DEL DIOS VIVIENTE por el pastor Miguel D. McCubbins, Th.D., un erudito bíblico de renombre internacional, proporciona un mapa para su viaje para conocer mejor a la Tercera Persona de la Trinidad.Jesús habló de la importancia de conocer íntimamente y creer al Espíritu Santo diciendo: "El espíritu es el que da vida; la carne para nada aprovecha; las palabras que yo os he hablado son espíritu y son vida" (Juan 6:63). Conocerle debería ser el deseo de toda persona en el mundo. El apóstol Pablo expresó nuestra necesidad de conocer al Espíritu Santo como parte necesaria de nuestra defensa, diciendo: "Y tomad el yelmo de la salvación, y la espada del Espíritu, que es la palabra de Dios" (Efesios 6:17).Con este libro aprenderás:¿Las pruebas de la deidad del Espíritu Santo¿Las obras del Espíritu Santo¿Los ministerios del Espíritu Santo¿El bautismo y la llenura del Espíritu Santo¿La relación del Espíritu Santo con el Padre y el Hijo de DiosMi esperanza es que este libro te ayude en tu búsqueda personal para conocer el Espíritu de Dios.

The truth central to all eschatology is the second coming of Jesus Christ itself, what the Greek of the New Testament promises as the parousia, literally the presence (of Jesus Christ). All the other aspects of the biblical doctrine of the coming of Jesus are subordinate to this coming, either as leading to it, accompanying it, or proceeding from it. Therefore, the proper subtitle of this second volume of The Church's Hope: The Reformed Doctrine of the End is The Coming of Christ.The coming of Christ Jesus, with all that is related to it, will be the "end." Such is Jesus' own description of his coming in Matthew 24:14: "And then shall the end come;" which might be paraphrased: "And then shall the goal be reached." The coming of Christ, with all that precedes and follows, is the goal of God, not only with the events of the last days but also of all history. All the events belonging strictly to the last things, all the history of the New Testament church, all the history of the world beginning with its creation, and all the doctrines of the Christian faith have the coming, or presence, of Jesus Christ as their goal. This is the importance of the content of this volume. This is why the outstanding promise of the gospel is that uttered by Jesus himself, "I come quickly" (Rev. 22:12). This is why the fundamental prayer of the church is, in response, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus" (Rev. 22:20).

The Bible stands near the heart of the Christian faith. It has been read, sung, and taught for over 3000 years. Its stories have moved us, its songs shaped us, and its epistles taught us. But what is the Bible? Christians believe that it is the very words of God. But we could go further, is the Bible a novel, dictionary, textbook, historical collection of documents? It is in this sense of the question that we are interested in what the Bible is.Answering this question, what is the Bible, is essential if we are to understand its function in the life of Christians and their Churches. It is essential if we are to understand how the Bible addresses the crises of contemporary society and how it addresses the human heart across the ages.In this short book, we will look at this question from several perspectives, looking at how the Bible came to be, what it is, and the implications for how we read the Bible.

The Celtic peoples of the British Isles held a very unique and deep Christian faith that carried with it a deep cultural history and love for God and creation. This book looks at the modern western beliefs of the Christian faith and views them through the eyes of the ancient Celtic believers to bring an ancient eye to the theological stances of the modern church.

What comes to mind when you hear the term ""primacy of Christ""? Perhaps that Jesus is number one, or that he is the Lord of the universe? Using the wealth of our tradition on Christ's primacy, this book compels us to pause and search the profound depths of our basic Christian claim on the universal preeminence of Christ. Upholding the writings of Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI as exemplary representation of how the early Christian awareness of Christ's primacy helps us to interpret the present age, this book displays a symphonic harmony between our ancient Christian heritage and the ongoing conversations about the authentic interpretation of Scripture, the human person, the last things, and the church. Central to this symphonic harmony of our tradition is the use of analogy whereby the incarnation helps us to better understand the similarity between the created things and the mystery of God. To better understand how Ratzinger uses the writings of the fathers of the church to draw us more deeply into the depths of Christ is what the correctives offered to some scholars in this book intends to accomplish. What emerges is the ecumenical significance of Joseph Ratzinger's contribution to the modern debate on analogy of being (analogia entis), identifying Christ's primacy as the point of synthesis between analogia entis and analogia fidei.

The quest for an understanding of humanness has been significant. As the ways in which we recognize and define our human being have significant impact, wide-ranging discussions and questions about the human have taken place, with significant theoretical and practical implications. In Person, Personhood, and the Humanity of Christ, Hakbong Kim explores Thomas F. Torrance's critiques of the dualist and individualistic views concerning human beings in the history of philosophy and theology. This book sheds important light on Torrance's understanding of humans as persons in relation, the trinitarian personhood as the ontological foundation for human personhood, and the humanity of Christ as key to the personalization necessary for a new moral, ethical, and social life. This presents a Christocentric anthropology and ethics, which focuses on Christ's ongoing reconciling and humanizing ministry for us.

The triune God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is the only God. But why is the Holy Trinity and the doctrine of the Trinity neglected in the life and worship of many Christians? In this book Steven Tsoukalas points to several reasons for such neglect and offers a remedy by explaining the doctrine and offering practical points for the practice of Christian life and worship.

An Introduction to Religious and Theological Studies walks students through topical issues to be encountered in the study of the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as these religions encounter other religions in the context of the wider ecumenism. The text is written from a Christian point of view and aims at helping students understand that to be Christian is to be ecumenical. African Traditional Religions (ATRs) has been included in this survey to provide background for the religious traditions and cultures of peoples of Africa as Christianity moves inexorably southward. The book has been written with undergraduate general education students in mind--including meeting the needs of those in seminaries and theological institutes.

The chief object of the pages that follow is to show how the great Christian presuppositions - God, Freedom, Immortality - in their specifically Christian character (including the reality of the Divine Incarnation in Christ and of Grace) can be established on the basis of such a Monistic conception of the world as the facts of Science demand and as Philosophy is feeling after. The subject, however, is not approached from the standpoint of Philosophy, but, rather, objectively - from that of the teaching of Science concerning ourselves in the Universe. The book is written for ""the plain man,"" and seeks to follow an inductive method and to reach something that shall be, not vague merely, but distinctively Christian.- From the Preface

A BIBLICAL EXPLORATION OF THE FOUNDATIONAL TRUTHS THAT SHOULD FORM OUR CONCEPT OF GOD.The clearest expression of salvation in the Bible is John 3:16: "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." This one verse encapsulates six core teachings of the Christian Faith by using words filled with great depth and meaning. When each word is understood as Jesus Himself taught, it provides an entire worldview through which we can understand God, life, the hereafter, and the gospel.In his first book of the six-part series Good News in John 3:16, Bert Davidson elaborates on just one word of this powerful message: "For GOD so loved the world ..." In systematic fashion using scripture as the final authority, fundamental truths about God are explored and given practical application to everyday life. Topics include:How a person's God impacts all aspects of their life.How the God of Christianity differs from false gods of ages past.The eternal, immaterial and formless nature of God's existence.The infinite knowledge, wisdom and power God possesses.The variety of emotions and feelings God can experience.

This course will consist of the study of General Bible Knowledge. My effort is to walk the student through the Bible in various subjects. The course will begin with a logical study of the arrangement of the Books of the Bible. We will examine the Ages, Dispensations and Covenants. You will learn how to study the Bible effectively-rightly dividing the word of truth. In this course, you will study the Godhead. You will learn about the Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation. We will walk through Church History and capture the expectations of the Rapture of the Church. The Muskegon Bible Institutes' ostensible purpose is that each student would embrace a burning desire to continue in the study of the Word of God effectively, and our goal is that each student would learn how to apply the knowledge acquired from this course. Please study all the Biblical references given. This will enhance your learning capability. Consider it a blessing for being a part of this course.

Why is the necessity of studying the subject of the Twelve Mysteries of God? The reason is because no one will be perfect as a full-grown saint without these lectures / teachings of/in the mysteries of God. This is the course needed to secure the saint for spiritual endurance and works in/by the Spirit. These studies cause the saints to know how to comprehend what is the breadth, length, depth, and height of the purposes in the plans that God have for the Jews, Church, and the world. Please read. Ephesian 3:1-11, 16-19; 1Corinthians 2:1-10. This volume is the sequel of volume one entitled: General Bible Knowledge: Which contains the milk of the word.

Theodyssey is an adventure through the Bible that will cause you to see God's book in a different way. It draws amazing parallels between Old Testament and New Testament characters and reveals the divine symmetry that God has woven into His Word to further proclaim the enmity and triumphant return of Christ. You will learn to clearly see Jesus in virtually every story throughout the Bible from beginning to end.Taking a somewhat direct route through God's Word, Theodyssey exposes humanity's obstacle-laden path to get back to Eden. From Genesis to Revelation, it highlights the weapons our enemy uses to lure us, ensnare us, and ultimately lead us away from God's will and plan for us. It also provides a glimpse into God's faithfulness, His incredible mercy, and how He actually uses both good and evil to affect his plan.Theodyssey is a passionate exploration of one of the most elusive questions in Judeo-Christian theology: the theodicy. Its particular strength is its reliance on carefully selected Scripture, which allows readers to explore the manuscript's arguments in detail. While taking a somber and reverent perspective to the return of our Lord, the book provides both a hopeful and anticipatory tone, and leaves the curious reader with an appetite for further study.

This course will consist of the study of General Bible Knowledge. My effort is to walk the student through the Bible in various subjects. The course will begin with a logical study of the arrangement of the Books of the Bible. We will examine the Ages, Dispensations and Covenants. You will learn how to study the Bible effectively-rightly dividing the word of truth. In this course, you will study the Godhead. You will learn about the Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation. We will walk through Church History and capture the expectations of the Rapture of the Church. The Muskegon Bible Institutes' ostensible purpose is that each student would embrace a burning desire to continue in the study of the Word of God effectively, and our goal is that each student would learn how to apply the knowledge acquired from this course. Please study all the Biblical references given. This will enhance your learning capability. Consider it a blessing for being a part of this course.

La situación de los inmigrantes hispanos "indocumentados" en los Estados Unidos plantea interrogantes de índole primordialmente económica y política. A los hispanos cristianos, sin embargo, su compromiso cristiano les sugiere, además, interrogantes de índole teológica. Por ejemplo: ¿qué importancia damos a nuestra identidad cultural, tomando en cuenta tanto nuestra ciudadanía terrenal como nuestra ciudadanía en el Reino de Dios? ¿Qué significa para nosotros vivir la fe en una tierra extraña, donde la iglesia generalmente mantiene una estrecha alianza con el orden socioeconómico y político? ¿Qué actitud debemos adoptar frente al racismo institucionalizado y la desigualdad económica y política que nos rodea? ¿Qué aporte podemos hacer a la comprensión del Evangelio desde nuestra tradición cultural? Estas y otras preguntas similares son las que aquí aborda el autor con "la esperanza de ser parte del creciente diálogo entre el pueblo hispano y otras minorías de los Estados Unidos". Aunque al escribirla originalmente tenía en mente a un pueblo que, como él mismo, vive en tierra extraña, esta obra es un modelo de "teología liberadora" —una obra útil para cristianos que reconocen que, por ser seguidores de Jesucristo, están llamados a vivir como "extranjeros y peregrinos en este mundo".