For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church
A history of the formation of the doctrine of Christ that offers some sure footing for Christians to respond to contemporary challenges to this central doctrine.

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For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church
A history of the formation of the doctrine of Christ that offers some sure footing for Christians to respond to contemporary challenges to this central doctrine.

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For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church

For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church

by Stephen J. Nichols
For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church

For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church

by Stephen J. Nichols

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Overview

A history of the formation of the doctrine of Christ that offers some sure footing for Christians to respond to contemporary challenges to this central doctrine.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781581348675
Publisher: Crossway
Publication date: 08/09/2007
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as the president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries. He has written over twenty books and is an editor of the Theologians on the Christian Life series. He also hosts the weekly podcast 5 Minutes in Church History.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments     11
Introduction: "Who Do People Say That I Am?": Christ's Crucial Question     13
In the Beginning Was the Word: Christ in the Early Centuries     17
In Their Own Words: Select Documents from the Early Centuries     35
The Triumph of Athanasius: The Battle for Christ at Nicea     55
In Their Own Words: Select Documents from the Fourth Century     75
The Wisdom of Leo the Great: The Battle for Christ at Chalcedon     99
In Their Own Words: Select Documents from the Fifth Century     119
Epilogue: Jesus: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow     143
Glossary     149
The Doctrine of Christ in Scripture     157
A Guide for Reading the Church Fathers     159
Notes     163

What People are Saying About This

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"In a world where the biblical depiction of Christ is often distorted or denied, this book serves as a tremendous defense of orthodox Christian belief. But its value is more than just apologetic. Its Christ-centered focus makes For Us and for Our Salvation a recommended read for anyone who wants a clear picture of the Savior."
John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; President, The Master’s University and Seminary

"With clarity and brevity, Stephen Nichols presents the intriguing development of the doctrine of Christ over the early centuries of the church. His account of the key councils and theological proposals is written in a very simple and readable style, and the reader is made aware of how much was at stake 'for us and for our salvation' in these very crucial debates."
Bruce A. Ware,T. Rupert and Lucille Coleman Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"By interweaving original sources and explanatory chapters, Nichols has given us a genre of historical theology that is both informative and interesting."
Millard J. Erickson, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Western Seminary, Portland

"A wonderfully readable book about one of the most important eras of the Christian church. I would encourage everyone-pastors, teachers, students, and laymen-to 'take and read.'"
Brian Vickers, Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"A great idea and a valuable contribution to the church. Stephen Nichols provides a wise selection of classic excerpts on the doctrine of Christ, and he places them in the context of a readable story with helpful explanations that ordinary Christians can follow."
Dan Treier, Associate Professor of Theology, Wheaton College

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