Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology (Beeke and Smalley)

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Beeke, Joel R.

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Hardcover

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1,088

You Don’t Have to Be a Full-Time Theologian to Understand and Love Theology

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 concise book. Richly biblical, faithfully doctrinal, warmly experiential, 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, and 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.

Concise 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

Endorsements

“I praise God that the same great biblical truths that are set forth in the exhaustive Reformed Systematic Theology are now made available to all in a more concise and accessible edition. It will be an incalculable blessing and benefit to the laity, our youth, and the global church. This is a remarkable achievement.”
—Paul Washer, Director, HeartCry Missionary Society

Thankfully, we now have ‘Beeke and Smalley Junior’ in one volume at a simpler level. Still comprehensive and substantial, it is never ‘dumbed down.’ Wonderfully accessible and readable, it provides an ideal go-to volume for Christians of all ages and stages who want to ‘grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’ (2 Pet. 3:18).”
—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

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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My Go-to for theological questions!

Posted by Abetti Joshua on 30th Oct 2025

While already indulging in the complete set, I just had to have this summary volume, and already it has served me well. As a pastor you know the struggle of, "I don't have time to read all these chapters on this topic for Sunday's sermon" but you do have time to read the briefer and helpful treatment in this volume! What a blessing to have such theological concision and precisoun at your fingertips.
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Didn't know it was based on Calvinism. My fault. I wanted Wesleyan background. My fault

Posted by MIKE PHILLIPS on 29th Oct 2025

Im sure the important work was done by authors, but if it is strongly based on definite "election" to salvation, it's not for me.