Systematic Theology Workbook: Study Questions and Practical Exercises for Learning Biblical Doctrine

by Wayne A. Grudem, Brianna Smith, Erik Thoennes

Overview

An essential resource to support student's learning experience and enhance comprehension of systematic theology.

This workbook accompanies the 2^nd edition of Wayne Grudem's widely used Systematic Theology. Following the textbook's structure, it features review material and exercises for every chapter, and all major areas of Christian doctrine are covered, including:

• The Word of God
• God
• Humanity
• Christ and the Holy Spirit
• The Application of Redemption
• The Church
• The Future

Sections in each workbook chapter include:

• Opening Prayer: oriented around the content of the chapter to help prepare reader's hearts as they get ready to study and reflect.
• Chapter Review: questions to help the reader identify and interact with key concepts.
• Thinking Critically: questions for readers to consider on how the content should influence their beliefs and actions.
• Personal Engagement: practical application questions that connect theology to daily life.

The workbook further maintains the clear writing, friendly tone, and frequent applications to life found in the textbook. Students will benefit from this hands-on engagement with the important teachings in Systematic Theology.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310114079
Publisher:	Zondervan Academic
Publication date:	12/08/2020
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	384,497
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Wayne Grudem is distinguished research professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He holds degrees from Harvard (AB), Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv, DD), and Cambridge (Ph D). He is the author of more than 30 books including the bestselling Systematic Theology.

Brianna Smith holds an MA in the Old Testament and an MA in the New Testament from Biola University. She teaches in the undergraduate Biblical and Theological Studies department at Biola as an adjunct professor. Brianna delights in helping others discover the beauty and richness of God's Word, whether it be in the classroom, in local church ministry, or in conversation over a cup of coffee.

Erik Thoennes is professor and chair of theology at Biola University/Talbot School of Theology. His is also a pastor at Grace Evangelical Free Church in La Mirada, California. He holds degrees in philosophy, systematic theology and evangelism from Central Connecticut State University (BA), Wheaton College Graduate School (MA, MA), and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Ph D). He and his wife, Donna, and daughter, Caroline, reside in La Mirada, California.

Table of Contents

A Note to the Reader vii

1 Introduction to Systematic Theology 1

Part 1 The Doctrine of the Word of God

2 The Word of God 7

3 The Canon of Scripture 9

4 The Four Characteristics of Scripture: (1) Authority 13

5 The Inerrancy of Scripture 17

6 The Four Characteristics of Scripture: (2) Clarity 19

7 The Four Characteristics of Scripture: (3) Necessity 23

8 The Four Characteristics of Scripture: (4) Sufficiency 25

Part 1 Review Quiz 27

Part 2 The Doctrine of God

9 The Existence of God 31

10 The Knowability of God 33

11 The Character of God: "Incommunicable" Attributes 37

12 The Character of God: "Communicable" Attributes (Part 1) 41

13 The Character of God: "Communicable" Attributes (Part 2) 47

Review Quiz: God's Attributes 51

14 God in Three Persons: The Trinity 53

15 Creation 59

16 God's Providence 65

17 Miracles 71

18 Prayer 75

19 Angels 81

20 Satan and Demons 85

Part 2 Review Quiz 89

Part 3 The Doctrine of Man in the Image of God

21 The Creation of Man 93

22 Man as Male and Female 97

23 The Essential Nature of Man 101

24 Sin 105

25 The Covenants between God and Man 109

Part 3 Review Quiz 113

Part 4 The Doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit

26 The Person of Christ 117

27 The Atonement 121

28 Resurrection and Ascension 125

29 The Offices of Christ 127

30 The Work of the Holy Spirit 131

Part 4 Review Quiz 133

Part 5 The Doctrine of the Application of Redemption

31 Common Grace 137

32 Election and Reprobation 139

33 The Gospel Call and Effective Calling 143

34 Regeneration 147

35 Conversion (Faith and Repentance) 151

36 Justification (Right Legal Standing before God) 155

37 Adoption (Membership in God's Family) 159

38 Sanctification (Growth in Likeness to Christ) 163

39 Baptism in and Filling with the Holy Spirit 167

40 The Perseverance of the Saints (Remaining a Christian) 171

41 Death and the Intermediate State 175

42 Glorification (Receiving a Resurrection Body) 179

43 Union with Christ 183

Part 5 Review Quiz 187

Part 6 The Doctrine of the Church

44 The Church: Its Nature, Its Marks, and Its Purposes 191

45 The Purity and Unity of the Church 195

46 The Power of the Church 199

47 Church Government 203

48 Means of Grace within the Church 209

49 Baptism 213

50 The Lord's Supper 217

51 Worship 221

52 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: (1) General Questions 225

53 Gifts of the Holy Spirit: (2) Specific Questions 231

Part 6 Review Quiz 237

Part 7 The Doctrine of the Future

54 The Return of Christ: When and How? 241

55 The Millennium 245

56 The Final Judgment and Eternal Punishment 249

57 The New Heavens and New Earth 253

Part 7 Review Quiz 257

Appendix: God's Attributes 259