Essentials of Christian TheologyStanley James Grenz, William Carl Placher This splendid introductory textbook for Christian theology presents two essays by leading scholars on each of the major theological questions. William Placher provides an excellent discussion of the history and current state of each doctrine while the essays explore the key elements and contemporary issues relating to these important theological concepts. |
Contents
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome This essay was written while | 2 |
How Do We Know What to Believe? Revelation and Authority | 11 |
What Do We Mean by God? The Doctrine of God | 51 |
Is God in Charge? Creation and Providence | 93 |
Whats Wrong with Us? Human Nature and Human Sin | 133 |
How Does Jesus Make a Difference? The Person and Work | 183 |
Why Bother with Church? The Church and Its Worship | 221 |
How Should We Live? The Christian Life | 257 |
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