Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things (Beeke & Smalley)

Theology is not just an academic subject—it's worship.

In Volume 4 of Reformed Systematic Theology set, authors Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley unpack important topics around ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church) and eschatology (the doctrine of last things) biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical perspectives:

• Practical: Discover tangible applications of ecclesiology and eschatology—including the biblical significance of church membership, Jesus’s model for the church, and 7 lessons from Revelation.
• Accessible: Learn from two seasoned pastor-theologians as they make complex issues simple—perfect for seminary students, pastors, and everyday Christians. 
• Reformed: Drink deeply from the rich historical theology of the Reformed tradition, bringing together rigorous scholarship and practical application.
• Balanced: Consider the best arguments for pedobaptism and credobaptism from Scripture and church history. 

Pick up the final volume of the most comprehensive 21st-century systematic theology of the Reformed Christian faith that ministers to the whole person―head, heart, and hands.

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

“The theology is never very far away from application, and the application is always derived from the theology. Doctrine and devotion are everywhere intertwined and rooted in clear and faithful biblical exposition.”
—Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary

“Reformed Systematic Theology has been eagerly awaited, and it does not disappoint. Grounded in Scripture, rooted in the Reformation tradition, theologically faithful and wise, 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

“Beeke and Smalley have written a work useful to the church at large that teaches Christians what they should believe and how they should love, but they have not sacrificed academic rigor to achieve these goals.”
—J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson

“Joel Beeke has continued his decades-long service to Christ and his church by presenting us with his mature reflections on the nature of systematic theology. . . 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