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020 _a9780830825462
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035 _a(OCoLC)871219536
_z(OCoLC)859881724
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_beng
_erda
_cDLC
_dTLE
_dABF
_dCDX
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050 0 0 _aBT75.3
_b.L355 2014
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100 1 _aLane, Tony
_eauthor.
_917339
245 1 0 _aExploring Christian doctrine /
_cTony Lane.
264 1 _aLondon :
_bSPCK,
_c2013.
300 _avii, 308 pages :
_billustrations, maps ;
_c26 cm
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
_2rdacarrier
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
505 0 _aMethod. 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.
520 _aThis 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.
_c--From publisher's description.
650 0 _aTheology, Doctrinal.
_0https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85134686
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