Reprinted in 1998 this text is ideally suited as a textbook for high school and college classes, for Bible classes, and study groups. From a Reformed perspective, Berkhof summarizes the body of church doctrine, beginning with the doctrines of Scripture and proceeding through statements on anthropology, Christology, soteriology, and eschatology.
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An excellent summary,
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This review is from: Manual of Christian Doctrine (Paperback)
Berkhof's manual is an excellent summary of Reformed Christian doctrine, kind of a "systematic theology lite". He draws from the theology of Calvin and Turretin to give a comprehensive yet very usable overview of the historic faith.
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Good Introduction to Reformed Theology,
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For those looking for an introductory textbook on Reformed theology this book is a good place to start. Berkhof goes over the major evangelical themes in systematic theology (Theology Proper, Anthropology, Christology, Pneumatology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology). However, he also adds a Reformed slant to it by discussing issues like predestination and covenant. As someone who is outside of the Reformed tradition but holds to the basic tenents of Calvinism, there are more agreements than disagreements with the book. I would highly recommend this book to laypeople and Bible study teachers. It is essentially a condensation of Berkhof's Systematic Theology textbook (removing all the details and difficult terms). Overall, a good introductory book on Reformed theology for laypeople and students.
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Originally writen to instruct high school age student. Manual of Christian Doctrine is clear and concise. This book is a must read for anyone interested in Reformed Christianity. A little dated but still good. Do not take this book for granted, it is assigned reading at many bible collages and seminaries. It has stood the test of time.
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2. Acquired Knowledge. Acquired knowledge, on the other hand, is derived from God's general and special revelation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internal calling, external calling, references for further study, spiritual kingship, modern liberal theology, repeated conversion, true saving faith, general revelation, common grace, naturalistic evolution, special revelation, original righteousness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, New Testament, Old Testament, Jesus Christ, Reformed Dogmatics, Lord's Supper, Roman Catholics, Christian Doctrine, Outlines of Theology, Christian Dogmatics, Church of Rome, Spirit of God, Reformed Churches, Son of Man, Christ Jesus, God Himself, Systematic Theology, Dogmatic Theology, Holy Land New!
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2. Acquired Knowledge. Acquired knowledge, on the other hand, is derived from God's general and special revelation. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
internal calling, external calling, references for further study, spiritual kingship, modern liberal theology, repeated conversion, true saving faith, general revelation, common grace, naturalistic evolution, special revelation, original righteousness Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Holy Spirit, New Testament, Old Testament, Jesus Christ, Reformed Dogmatics, Lord's Supper, Roman Catholics, Christian Doctrine, Outlines of Theology, Christian Dogmatics, Church of Rome, Spirit of God, Reformed Churches, Son of Man, Christ Jesus, God Himself, Systematic Theology, Dogmatic Theology, Holy Land New!
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- Outlines of Theology by A. A. Hodge on 11 pages
- Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof on 4 pages
- Dogmatic Theology by William Greenough Thaye Shedd on 4 pages
- Revelation and Inspiration by James Orr in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- Systematic Theology by Charles Hodge on page 171, and page 211
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- Science and Grace: God's Reign in the Natural Sciences by Tim Morris in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Education in the Truth by Norman DeJong on page 32, and Back Matter
- Called to Teach: The Vocation of the Presbyterian Educator by Duncan S. Ferguson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- True Discipleship: The Art of Following Jesus by John M. Koessler in Back Matter
- Created in God's Image by Anthony A. Hoekema on page 59
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