Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology (Beeke and Smalley)

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Description

Theology is not just an academic subject. It’s a spiritual practice for every believer, even those who feel too busy for rigorous study or aren’t advanced readers. To make theology accessible to a wider audience, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley have combined content from Reformed Systematic Theology into one abridged book. Richly biblical, warmly experiential, faithfully doctrinal, and consistently practical, Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology ministers to the whole person―head, heart, and hands.

Featuring shorter chapters, less technical language, and chapter summaries, this guide includes material from all 4 volumes of Reformed Systematic Theology: Revelation and God (volume 1); Man and Christ (volume 2); Spirit and Salvation (volume 3); and Church and Last Things (volume 4). Drawing on the historical theology of the Reformed tradition, Essentials of Reformed Theology helps readers of various ages and educational levels grow in their understanding and application of the truth presented in God’s word.

• Abridged Version of Reformed Systematic Theology: Includes shorter chapters, light footnotes, chapter summaries that highlight key words, simplified language, a guide to theologians from history, a glossary of theological terms, and more
• Explores 8 Essential Spiritual Themes: Revelation, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things
• Accessible: Ideal for a variety of ages and education levels, as well as for people with limited time to study

Contents

Abbreviations
Preface

Part 1: The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God
Part 2: The Doctrine of God
Part 3: The Doctrine of Man
Part 4: The Doctrine of Christ
Part 5: The Doctrines of the Holy Spirit and Salvation
Part 6: The Doctrine of the Church
Part 7: The Doctrine of the Last Things

Guide to Further Reading in Reformed Systematic Theology
Select List of Theologians
Glossary of Theological Terms
Index

About the Author

Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) has written over one hundred books. He is chancellor and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan; the editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth; the board chairman of Reformation Heritage Books; the president of Inheritance Publishers; and the vice president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.

Paul M. Smalley (DD, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) is faculty research and teaching assistant to Joel Beeke at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also a part-time pastor at Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and previously served for twelve years as a Baptist pastor in churches in the midwestern United States.

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