Description
Book SynopsisA visual introduction to systematic theology.
We live in a visual culture, increasingly relying upon infographics and other visuals to help us understand new and difficult concepts. But the visual portrayal of truth is not a novel idea. God himself communicated his truth visually though the tabernacle, the sacraments, and even the cross.
In Visual Theology, Tim Challies and Josh Byers use a combination of words and illustrations to convey the concepts and principles of systematic theology in a fresh, beautiful, and informative way. They have made the deepest truths of the Bible accessible in a way that can be seen and understood by a visual generation, focusing on four foundational disciplines:
- Growing close to Christ
- Understanding the work of Christ
- Becoming like Christ
- Living for Christ
This unique resource is an inviting and artful way to learn theology, comprehend difficult Bible concepts, and
Trade Review
My mind is blown. Tim Challies and Josh Byers marry rock-ribbed Reformational theology with breathtaking presentations. The effect is something like following John Knox into the Matrix. In this diaphanous world, we encounter no fiction, but very reality itself--God-reality-- and we are transformed. * Owen Strachan, associate professor of Christian theology and director of the Center on Gospel and Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *
This is simple yet profound, clever without being flashy. Helpful and practical. Speaking as a person who avoids diagrams and graphs at all costs, I found the infographics in this book to be illuminating. This cheeky little number is a class act. * Mez McConnell, pastor of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, and director of 20schemes *
Tim Challies (the writer) and Josh Byers (the designer) have teamed up to produce a truly unique introduction to theology and guide to living the Christian life. This is show-and tell at its finest. Most theology books merely convey what we are to believe, but this one uses creative and beautiful design to capture and portray these crucial truths. I know of nothing else quite like it, and I trust that God will use it to help his people see and celebrate reality in a new way. * Justin Taylor, managing editor of the ESV Study Bible and coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus *
You've probably seen (or used) a gospel presentation drawn on a whiteboard or a napkin. It's remarkable how God gives us spiritual insight when we behold truths about him with our eyes. With engaging graphics and descriptions of the Christian faith, Tim Challies and Josh Byers have done something genuinely unique in Visual Theology. See for yourself! * Gloria Furman, author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and The Pastor’s Wife *
Table of Contents
Introduction: Why Visual Theology? 1. The Word of God – The Bible’s Authority and Inerrancy 2. The Word of God – The Bible’s Clarity, Necessity and Sufficiency 3. The Character of God – Incommunicable and Communicable Attributes 4. The Character of God – Trinity 5. The Character of God – Creation 6. The Character of God – Providence 7. The Character of God – Prayer 8. The Character of God – Angels, Satan and Demons 9. The Doctrine of Man – Man’s Creation and Purpose 10. The Doctrine of Man – Man as Male and Female 11. The Doctrine of Man – Sin 12. The Doctrine of Christ – The Person of Christ 13. The Doctrine of Christ – The Atonement 14. The Doctrine of Christ – Resurrection and Ascension 15. The Application of Redemption – The Ordo Salutis 16. The Doctrine of the Church – The Nature of the Church 17. The Doctrine of the Church – The Ordinances (Sacraments) 18. The Doctrine of the Church – Being the Church 19. The Doctrine of the Future – The Return of Christ 20. The Doctrine of the Future – Heaven and Hell
