Contents

Foreword by J. I. Packer -- pg. 9

Preface to the first edition -- pg. 13

Preface to the new edition -- pg. 15

Introduction -- pg. 17

General bibliography -- pg. 21

Abbreviations -- pg. 23

PART 1. The final authority in matters of faith

1. Authority -- pg. 25

2. Revelation -- pg. 30

3. Scripture -- pg. 39

PART 2. The doctrine of God

4. The being of God -- pg. 67

5. God the Holy Trinity -- pg. 75

6. The attributes or perfections of God -- pg. 80

7. The work of creation -- pg. 90

8. The work of providence -- pg. 101

PART 3. Humankind and sin

9. Essential human nature -- pg. 113

10. Humanity in sin -- pg. 128

11. Humanity in grace -- pg. 149

12. Humanity in glory -- pg. 152

Application -- pg. 154

PART 4. The person and work of Christ

13. The humanity of Jesus Christ -- pg. 161

14. The deity of Jesus Christ -- pg. 165

15. The one person -- pg. 179

16. The work of Christ: biblical teaching -- pg. 189

17. The work of Christ: historical perspectives -- pg. 205

Application -- pg. 215

PART 5. The person and work of the Holy Spirit

18. The person of the Spirit -- pg. 221

19. The Spirit of promise -- pg. 223

20. The Spirit and Christian beginnings -- pg. 227

21. The Spirit and Christian growth -- pg. 238

22. Historical perspective: the Holy Spirit today -- pg. 253

PART 6. The church

23. The identity of the church -- pg. 259

24. The function of the church -- pg. 273

25. The life of the church -- pg. 283

26. The church in history -- pg. 297

Application -- pg. 306

PART 7. The last things

27. The kingdom of God -- pg. 309

28. The second advent of Christ -- pg. 312

29. The final state -- pg. 327

30. The last things in Christian thought -- pg. 341

Application -- pg. 343

Index -- pg. 349

Christians have already begun to know God and his truth. This handbook will help us grow in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up the great themes of God's Word and shows us how they fit together.
Each chapter looks at one facet of biblical truth and encourages further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for discussion and books for additional reading. The main sections all close with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching challenges us and moves us to adore the living God.
As well as offering updated bibliographies, this new edition responds to recent developments in secular and Christian thinking. It ensures that Know the Truth will remain an excellent introduction to doctrine.