Reformed Theology (Master)

Author:

Master, Jonathan

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9781629954097

Publisher:

P&R

Format:

Hardcover

Pages:

140

Description

Have you ever wondered what Reformed theology really is? Ask for a definition and you’ll get many different answers. This brief book serves as a helpful primer for church leaders, study groups, and individuals who want a well-rounded and concise overview. Learn what makes Reformed theology distinctive and how its specific doctrines apply to everyday life.

Written for the church, the Blessings of the Faith series introduces and celebrates Reformed doctrine and practice—each book features a brief and practical overview of its topic with discussion questions and an extensive Q&A section.

Contents

Foreword by Kevin DeYoung
Introduction: Theology Matters

1. What is Reformed Theology?
2. Scripture and God's Sovereignty
3. The Covenants
4. The Blessings of Reformed Theology

Questions and Answers on Reformed Theology
Recommended Resources

Notes

Endorsements

“An adept, warm, and engaging introduction to Reformed theology. . . . This is a resource you’ll definitely want to get your hands on.”
—Jon D. Payne, Senior Pastor, Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina

“Jonathan Master is a thoughtful and gracious churchman, and this volume gives ample testimony to that. . . . Ideal for new Christians [and] small group discussion.”
—Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

“Jonathan Master clearly, briefly, and helpfully discusses the nature and definition of Reformed theology . . . [helping] students, pastors, and church members to think through its content and implications.”
—Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary

About the Author

Jonathan L. Master (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

5
Excellent intro to Reformed Theology

Posted by RR on 17th Jun 2023

A great introduction to Reformed Theology.
5
A Warm & Winsome Presentation of the Reformed Tradition

Posted by Zachary Groff on 1st May 2023

As the fourth installment in P&R Publishing’s Blessings of the Faith series, Jonathan Master’s Reformed Theology presents “a fairly mainstream, middle-of-the road definition” of the Reformed theological tradition (p. 95). Master writes with verve and clarity, and his phrasing is memorable at more than a few points. This book would be excellent as a go-to handout book for Reformed church visitors, those who are new to (or considering) Reformed theology, or as a base text for a new members class in a Reformed church.

In the Introduction, Master lays out the two big claims of the book: theology matters and Reformed theology in particular is a blessing. What follows are four brief chapters treating the substance of Reformed theology and the blessings of Reformed theology. Matching the other three volumes in this series, this book includes two appendices with questions and answers and recommended further reading.

In presenting Reformed theology as a blessing to Bible-believing, Christ-loving, Evangelical Christians, Jonathan Master turns the tables on all-too-common tropes about the alleged weaknesses of the Reformed tradition. He effectively shows in this little book that “any areas that at first glance may appear to be liabilities are actually assets” (p. 81). Indeed, readers will come away from this book with a new or renewed appreciation for the history and theological emphases of Reformed theology. This volume is a fine addition to what is shaping up to be a great series of pointed introductions to the basics – and blessings – of the Christian Faith as understood and proclaimed by Reformed and Presbyterian Churches around the world.