Contents

ABBREVIATIONS -- pg. 13

PREFACE -- pg. 15

PART 1: THE DOCTRINE OF THE WORD OF GOD

PART 2: THE DOCTRINE OF GOD

PART 3: THE DOCTRINE OF MAN

PART 4: THE DOCTRINES OF CHRIST AND THE HOLY SPIRIT

PART 5: THE DOCTRINE OF THE APPLICATION OF REDEMPTION

PART 6: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH

PART 7: THE DOCTRINE OF THE FUTURE

APPENDICES

INDEXES

Wayne Grudem believes that theology is meant to be lived and prayed and sung’ (Preface). But before this can happen it must be understood. So each chapter begins with a clear definition of the doctrine under consideration and moves on to a thorough exposition of its basis in Scripture. Then follow questions For personal application, which help to bring out the relevance of the doctrine to the life of the individual and of the church. Each chapter ends with a hymn suitable for corporate use or personal meditation.
Controversial issues such as the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit, male-female roles in marriage and church, and the nature of final judgment are given a full treatment. Where he differs from other theologians Dr. Grudem does so firmly but with courtesy.
Wayne Grudem’s warm, pastoral and practical approach will give systematic the¬ology a new image, as he demonstrates on page after page how important it is both for the spiritual health of the individual and for the well-being of the church at large.