Contents

PROLEGOMENA

1. The Field of Theology -- pg. 3

2. The Meaning of Systematic Theology -- pg. 5

3. Why Men Study Theology -- pg. 5

4. The Values of Theology -- pg. 8

5. Outstanding Works in Systematic Theology -- pg. 10

6. The Traditional Theistic Proofs -- pg. 14

7. The Biblical Source of Theology -- pg. 17

8. Christianity and Mysticism -- pg. 21

9. Theology and Philosophy -- pg. 23

10. Christianity and Other Religions -- pg. 25

11. Law a nd Gospel -- pg. 26

12. The Christian’s Relation to the Old Testament -- pg. 27

13. The Unity of the Bible -- pg. 33

14. The Recognition of God’s Word -- pg. 35

PART I. GOD AS CREATOR

1. Definitions of God -- pg. 41

2. Biblical Names and Descriptions of God -- pg. 42

3. The Attributes of God -- pg. 43

4. The Trinity -- pg. 62

5. The Decrees of God -- pg. 70

6. The Biblical Doctrine of Creation -- pg. 73

7. The Constitution of Man -- pg. 80

8. The Fall -- pg. 87

9. The Nature of Sin -- pg. 90

10. Adam and Human Depravity -- pg. 93

11. The Nature of Depravity -- pg. 97

12. Free Will -- pg. 102

13. Divine Preservation -- pg. 07

14. The Providence of God -- pg. 108

15. Angels -- pg. 112

16. Satan -- pg. 114

PART II. GOD AS REVEALER

1. The Meaning of Divine Revelation -- pg. 121

2. Edenic Revelation and the Protevangelium -- pg. 122

3. From Adam to Abraham -- pg. 126

4. Patriarchal Revelation -- pg. 128

5. Mosaism -- pg. 132

6. Wisdom Literature and Poetry -- pg. 141

7. Prophetism -- pg. 146

8. The Word Made Flesh -- pg. 150

9. Apostolic Revelation -- pg. 153

10. The Inspiration of the Scriptures -- pg. 157

11. The Canon of Scripture -- pg. 166

12. Hermeneutics -- pg. 172

PART III. GOD AS REDEEMER

1. Mosaic Types and Shadows -- pg. 187

2. Messianic Prophecy -- pg. 188

3. Preparation Among the Gentiles -- pg. 192

4. The Incarnate Son and His Passion -- pg. 193

5. New Testament Interpretation of the Cross -- pg. 200

6. The Offices of Our Lord -- pg. 205

7. Pentecost and Its Significance -- pg. 212

8. The Nature and Function of the Church -- pg. 216

9. The Sacraments of the Church -- pg. 231

10. The Great Commission -- pg. 242

11. The Law of God -- pg. 245

12. The Lord’s Day -- pg. 249

PART IV. GOD AS SANCTIFIER

1. Pneumatology -- pg. 259

2. The Universalism of the Gospel -- pg. 264

3. Election -- pg. 266

4. Divine Calling -- pg. 270

5. Christian Conversion -- pg. 272

6. The New Birth -- pg. 278

7. Justification -- pg. 284

8. Sanctification -- pg. 290

9. Union with Christ -- pg. 297

10. Assurance and Confidence -- pg. 301

11. A Successful Christian Life -- pg. 309

12. The Christian in Society -- pg. 316

13. Relation to Government -- pg. 319

PART V. GOD AS ALL IN ALL

1. The Hereafter -- pg. 329

2. The Return of Jesus -- pg. 334

3. Millennial Theories -- pg. 360

APPENDIXES

1. The Dordrecht Confession of Faith, 1632 -- pg. 375

2. The Shorter Catechism, c. 1690 -- pg. 386

3. Peace, War, and Military Service, 1937 -- pg. 391

4. A Declaration of Christian Faith and Commitment, 1951 -- pg. 396

5. Industrial Relations, 1941 -- pg. 403

6. A Statement of Concerns, 1951 -- pg. 406