__50 essential doctrines, clearly and succinctly explained__   
Christian doctrine must be confessed by the church, taught from generation to generation, and applied to daily life. In this volume theologian Gregg Allison unpacks fifty key doctrines of the Christian faith in a clear, engaging way and provides guidance for how to accurately teach them. He also explains how each doctrine connects to daily life, because he believes that Christian doctrine is not only true belief but also true practice.  
  
This is an indispensable resource for anyone who desires to form believers in sound doctrine and transform lives for the glory of God.   
  
  
  
"This is a helpful introduction to theology, especially with its questions and suggestions for further study. Gregg Allison has done yeoman's labor helping us to understand why we came to the biblical convictions that we have throughout history. Here, he shows us why it is (and must be) grounded in the Scriptures."--__Michael Horton__, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California  
  
"One of evangelicalism's finest theologians offers us this clear, handy, faithful, and insightful introduction to the major doctrines of the Christian faith. And he ably guides church leaders in organizing and teaching these truths."--__Christopher W. Morgan__, dean and professor of theology, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University  
  
"This is a much-needed resource for the body of Christ. His presentation of the evidence and arguments for differing views is evenhanded and displays both the Christian charity and clarity that we have come to expect of everything he writes."--__Sam Storms__, lead pastor for preaching and vision, Bridgeway Church  
  
  
__Gregg R. Allison__ (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms, Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, and Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church. He serves as secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society and is a book review editor for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Gregg is also a pastor of Sojourn Community Church.

__Gregg R. Allison__ (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, including The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms, Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine, and Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church. He serves as secretary of the Evangelical Theological Society and is a book review editor for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society. Gregg is also a pastor of Sojourn Community Church.

Those looking for a single resource that collects clear teachings on the most important doctrines of Christianity need look no further than Gregg Allison's 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith. This volume covers foundational doctrines of the nature and works of God, the Bible, God's created beings, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and the end times. And each chapter features clear guidance for how to teach and apply the doctrine today.  
  
Pastors, Sunday school teachers, and lay students of theology will find this an indispensable resource for understanding and teaching Christian theology.

Professor of Christian theology explains fifty key Christian doctrines clearly and succinctly, including the big idea, biblical support, and key themes for each.

Allison, Gregg R.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction to Christian Doctrine

Part 1: Doctrine of the Word of God

1. The Inspiration of Scripture

2. The Truthfulness (Inerrancy) of Scripture

3. The Authority of Scripture

4. The Sufficiency and Necessity of Scripture

5. The Clarity of Scripture

6. The Transformative Power of Scripture

7. The Canonicity of Scripture

Part 2: Doctrine of God

8. The Knowability and Incomprehensibility of God

9. The Incommunicable Attributes of God

10. The Communicable Attributes of God

11. The Trinity

12. Creation

13. Providence

Part 3: Doctrine of God’s Creatures

14. Angels, Satan, and Demons

15. Human Beings in the Image of God

16. Human Nature

17. Sin

Part 4: Doctrine of God the Son

18. The Person of the Son of God

19. The Offices of the Son of God

20. The Work of the Son of God

21. Resurrection, Ascension, and Exaltation

Part 5: Doctrine of God the Holy Spirit

22. The Person of the Holy Spirit

23. The Work of the Holy Spirit

24. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Part 6: Doctrine of Salvation

25. Common Grace

26. Election and Reprobation

27. Union with Christ

28. Regeneration

29. Conversion

30. Justification

31. Adoption

32. Baptism with the Holy Spirit

33. Sanctification

34. Perseverance (with Assurance of Salvation)

Part 7: Doctrine of the Church

35. The Church: Nature and Marks

36. Purity and Unity of the Church

37. Church Discipline

38. Church Offices

39. Church Government

40. Baptism

41. The Lord's Supper

42. Worship

43. Mission and Ministry

Part 8: Doctrine of Future Things

44. Death and the Intermediate State

45. The Return of Jesus Christ

46. The Millennium

47. The Resurrection

48. The Final Judgment

49. Eternal Punishment

50. The New Heaven and New Earth

Notes

For Further Reading

Scripture Index

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