TY  - BOOK
AU  - Lane,Tony
TI  - Exploring Christian doctrine
SN  - 9780830825462
AV  - BT75.3 .L355 2014
U1  - 230 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London
PB  - SPCK
KW  - Theology, Doctrinal
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Method. Knowing God -- The Bible -- Speaking about God -- Creation. The creation of the universe -- The spirit world -- Humanity -- Sin and Evil. Sin -- The Fall and original sin -- Providence -- Evil and suffering (theodicy) -- Redemption: God and His Work. The law and the Old Testament -- The work of Christ -- The person of Christ (Christology) -- The uniqueness of Christ -- Holy Spirit -- The Trinity -- God -- Redemption: Personal. Christian initiation -- Baptism -- Justification and assurance -- Sanctification -- Perseverance and reward -- Redemption: Corporate. Grace and election -- The Church 1 (ecclesiology) -- The Church 2 -- Holy Communion -- Future Glory (Eschatology). The end times -- Hell -- Future hope
N2  - This reliable and highly readable textbook provides comprehensive coverage of core Christian beliefs. Based on the author's introductory Christian doctrine course, the book rests firmly on biblical foundations while providing a balanced discussion of areas where evangelicals disagree. The text includes essay topics and further reading suggestions
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