Theology is not just an academic subject—it's worship.
In Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology, authors Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley explore central Scripture themes from biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical perspectives:
- Comprehensive: Explore 8 central themes—revelation, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things—to deepen your theological understanding.
- Accessible: Featuring shorter chapters, less technical language, and chapter summaries, this one-volume edition of Reformed Systematic Theology is perfect for readers and students of all ages, as well as people with limited time to study.
- Reformed: Drink deeply from the rich historical theology of the Reformed tradition, bringing together rigorous scholarship and practical application.
The result? The perfect introductory to the Reformed Christian faith that ministers to the whole person―head, heart, and hands—no matter your background.
Praise for Reformed Systematic Theology:
". . .[a]remarkable gift to the church—not only in the United States but also throughout the world. . . that serves many levels of readership."
—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries
“Doctrine and devotion are everywhere intertwined and rooted in clear and faithful biblical exposition.”
—Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary
“Grounded in Scripture, rooted in the Reformation tradition, theologically faithful and wse, and practically relevant.”
—Stephen J. Wellum, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“‘. . . this work demonstrates that Reformed theology is also profoundly experiential, as no chapter fails to move from theology to doxology.”
—John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; Chancellor, The Master’s University and Seminary
“No contemporary systematic theology will bring the reader to a greater understanding of how theology blossoms into doxology than this one.”
—Matthew Barrett, Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Host, Credo Podcast; author, Simply Trinity
“This is not a systematic theology written by an ivory-tower theologian, but rather by a seasoned preacher for whom the doctrines he expounds have become, by the grace of God, an experiential reality.”
—Bartel Elshout, Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Hull, Iowa; translator, The Christian’s Reasonable Service and The Christian’s Only Comfort in Life and Death
“. . . teaches Christians what they should believe and how they should love. . .”
—J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson
“. . . reliable, well written, easily understood, and thoroughly researched.”
—Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
“Here is theology functioning as it ought to function—calling us to worship.”
—Jeremy Walker, Pastor, Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, UK; author, Life in Christ; Anchored in Grace; and A Face Like a Flint
About the Authors
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 (ThM, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) is faculty teaching assistant to Joel Beeke at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He previously served for twelve years as a pastor in the Baptist General Conference in the midwestern United States.
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