Systematic Theology (Grudem) 2nd Ed.

With several hundred pages of new content, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features:

• Updated and thorough analysis of several recent controversies within evangelicalism, including the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son in the Trinity, the question of God's atemporal eternity, the role of women in the church, "seeker-sensitive" churches, the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music.
• New and thoughtful critiques of open theism, the "new perspective on Paul," Molinism or "middle knowledge," "free grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second coming.
• Completely revised, a stronger chapter on the clarity of Scripture.
• Completely revised, a stronger chapter on creation and evolution (including a longer critique of theistic evolution). New discussion on how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific "problematic verses" in the Gospels.
• Additional material that respectfully explains Protestant evangelical differences with Roman Catholicism, Protestant liberalism, and Mormonism.
• Completely updated bibliographies.
• An explanation of why monogenes in John 3:16 and elsewhere should be translated as "only begotten" rather than simply "only"—this is a change from the first edition.
• A contemporary worship song added to the end of each chapter (while also retaining traditional hymns).
• Other numerous updates and corrections.

Part of the brilliance of  Systematic Theology over the years has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same structure. First, the doctrine under consideration is discussed, such as justification or the Trinity or the deity of Christ. An explanation of where that doctrine is supported in the Bible and possible objections follow. Then personal application and key terms to know for personal growth are provided. Chapters also include a memory passage from Scripture, references to other literature on the topic, and suggested hymns and worship songs.

If you are someone who thinks theology is difficult to understand or boring, then this new edition of  Systematic Theology will likely change your mind.

Pages: 1,664

Dimensions: 19.7 x 24 x 6.3 cm

ISBN: 9780829799996