An Exploration of Christian Theology

by Don Thorsen

Overview

This 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441237071
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/01/2007
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	476
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Don Thorsen (PhD, Drew University) is professor of theology at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California. His previous books include Christian Ethics and Moral Philosophy and What Christians Believe about the Bible.

Table of Contents

Contents

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