Description
Book SynopsisThis introduction to Christian theology explores the whole Christian tradition in a simple and straightforward way. Leading Wesleyan theologian Don Thorsen surveys the theological views represented within historic Christianity and discusses the variety of positions held without favoring one over another. The book includes helpful end-of-chapter questions for further reflection and discussion, a convenient glossary of theological terms, and sidebars. The second edition is marked by a thorough updating of the text and the addition of two new chapters on apologetics and the future of the unevangelized.
Table of ContentsContents Part 1: Basics of Theology 1. Theology 2. Revelation 3. Authority 4. Scripture 5. Apologetics Part 2: God 6. Who Is God? 7. The Trinity 8. Knowing God 9. The Works of God Part 3: Creation 10. Creation 11. Providence and Evil Part 4: Humanity 12. The Image of God 13. The Human Person Part 5: Sin 14. What Is Sin? 15. The Nature of Sin Part 6: Jesus Christ 16. Who Is Jesus Christ? 17. The Incarnation 18. The Works of Jesus Christ Part 7: The Holy Spirit 19. Who Is the Holy Spirit? 20. The Works of the Spirit Part 8: Salvation 21. God's Grace and Our Choice 22. What Is Salvation? 23. Living as a Christian 24. Christian Spirituality Part 9: The Church 25. The Church 26. Ministry 27. The Means of Grace Part 10: The Future 28. Eschatology 29. Future of the Unevangelized 30. Heaven and Hell Epilogue: From Theory to Practice Glossary Indexes
