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This book sets out in short compass what seems to me to be the permanent essentials of Christianity, viewed as both a belief system and a way of life ... Theology is for doxology and devotion - that is, the praise of God and the practice of godliness. It should therefore be presented in a way that brings awareness of the divine presence. Theology is at its healthiest when it is consciously under the eye of God of whom it speaks, and when it is singing to his glory.' - J. I Packer
Packer's classic summary covers nearly one hundred subjects, from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. The four main sections present God revealed as Creator, Redeemer, Lord of grace, and Lord of destiny.
Table of Contents
Preface
PART ONE: GOD REVEALED AS CREATOR
1. Revelation
2. Interpretation
3. General Revelation
4. Guilt
5. Inward Witness
6. Aythority
7. Knowledge
8. Creation
9. Self-Disclosure
10. Self-Existence
11. Transcendence
12. Omniscience
13. Sovereignty
14. Almightiness
15. Predestination
16. The Trinity
17. Holiness
18. Goodness
19. Wisdom
20. Mytery
21. Previdence
22. Miracles
23. Glory
24. Idolatry
25. Angels
26. Demons
27. Satan
28. Humanness
29. Humankind
PART TWO: GOD REVEALED AS REDEEMER
30. The Fall
31. Original Sin
32. Inability
33. The Covanent
34. The Law
35. The Law in Action
36. Conscience
37. Worship
38. The Prophets
39. The Incarnation
40. Two Natures
41. The Virgin Birth
42. The Teacher
43. Sinlessness
44. Obedience
45. Vocation
46. The Transfiguration
47. The Resurrection
48. The Ascension
49. The Session
50. Mediation
51. Sacrifice
52. Definite Redemption
PART THREE: GOD REVEALED AS LORD OF GRACE
53. The Paraclete
54. Salvation
55. Election
56. Effectual Calling
57. Illumination
58. Regeneration
59. Works
60. Repentance
61. Justification
62. Adoption
63. Sanctification
64. Liberty
65. Legalism
66. Antinomianism
67. Love
68. Hope
69. Enterprise
70. Prayer
71. Oaths and Vows
72. The Kingdom of God
73. The Apostles
74. The Church
75. Word and Sacrament
76. Elders
77. The Sacraments
78. Baptism
79. The Lord's Supper
80. Discipline
81. Mission
82. Spiritual Gifts
83. Marriage
84. The Family
85. The World
86. The State
PART FOUR: GOD REVEALED AS LORD OF DESTINY
87. Perseverance
88. The Unpardonable Sin
89. Mortality
90. The Second Coming
91. The General Resurrection
92. The Judgment Seat
93. Hell
94. Heaven
Product Details
Title: Concise Theology: A Guide To Historic Christian Beliefs
Author: J. I. Packer
Publisher: Intervarsity Press
Pages: 224
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.5 x 13.8 x 3.1 cm
ISBN: 9781844740512