Introduction to Theology: A Brief Introduction to the Doctrinal Content of Scripture Written in the Anabaptist-Mennonite Tradition

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Sword and Trumpet, 1996 - Religion - 418 pages

Contents

The Field of Theology 1558012222233
3
The Values of Theology
4
Outstanding Works in Systematic Theology
5
The Traditional Theistic Proofs
14
The Biblical Source of Theology
17
Christianity and Mysticism
21
Theology and Philosophy
23
Christianity and Other Religions
25
Hermeneutics
172
GOD AS REDEEMER
185
Mosaic Types and Shadows
187
Messianic Prophecy
188
Preparation Among the Gentiles
192
The Incarnate Son and His Passion
193
New Testament Interpretation of the Cross
200
The Offices of Our Lord
205

Law and Gospel
26
The Christians Relation to the Old Testament
27
The Unity of the Bible
33
The Recognition of Gods Word
35
GOD AS CREATOR
39
Definitions of God
41
Biblical Names and Descriptions of God
42
The Attributes of God
43
The Trinity
62
The Decrees of God
70
The Biblical Doctrine of Creation
73
The Constitution of Man
80
The Fall
87
The Nature of Sin
90
Adam and Human Depravity
93
The Nature of Depravity
97
Free Will
102
Divine Preservation
107
The Providence of God
108
Angels
112
Satan
114
GOD AS REVEALER
119
The Meaning of Divine Revelation
121
Edenic Revelation and the Protevangelium
122
From Adam to Abraham
126
Patriarchal Revelation
128
Mosaism
132
Wisdom Literature and Poetry
141
Prophetism
146
The Word Made Flesh
150
Apostolic Revelation
153
The Inspiration of the Scriptures
157
The Canon of Scripture
166
Pentecost and Its Significance
212
The Nature and Function of the Church
216
The Sacraments of the Church
231
The Great Commission
242
The Law of God
245
The Lords Day
249
GOD AS SANCTIFIER
257
Pneumatology
259
The Universalism of the Gospel
264
Election
266
Divine Calling
270
Christian Conversion
272
The New Birth
278
Justification
284
Sanctification
290
Union with Christ
297
Assurance and Confidence
301
A Successful Christian Life
309
The Christian in Society
316
Relation to Government
319
GOD AS ALL IN
327
The Hereafter
329
The Return of Jesus
334
Millennial Theories
360
APPENDIXES
373
The Dordrecht Confession of Faith 1632
375
The Shorter Catechism c 1690
386
Peace War and Military Service 1937
391
A Declaration of Christian Faith and Commitment 1951
396
Industrial Relations 1941
403
A Statement of Concerns 1951
406
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