Title: Theology for the community of God /
Authors: Grenz, Stanley J. 1950-2005
Publisher: W.B. Eerdmans,
Year: 2000
Subjects: Theology, Doctrinal.; Evangelicalism
Abstract: This proven systematic theology represents the very best in evangelical theology. Stanley Grenz presents the traditional themes of Christian doctrine--God, humankind, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, and the last things--all within an emphasis on God's central program for creation, namely, the establishment of community. Masterfully blending biblical, historical, and contemporary concerns, Grenz's respected work provides a coherent vision of the faith that is both intellectually satisfying and expressible in Christian living.
Contents: Introduction -- The nature and task of theology -- The theological task -- [Part I.] Theology: the doctrine of God -- [1.] The God who is -- The reality of God in an era of atheism -- Knowledge of God in an era of agnosticism -- [2.] The triune God -- Trinitarian doctrine in theological history -- The formulation of trinitarian doctrine -- The theological implications of trinitarian doctrine -- Trinitarian doctrine and Christian life -- [3.] The relational God -- The nature of the relational God -- The divine attributes -- [4.] The creator God -- God as the creator of the world -- God as the providential administrator of the world -- [Part II.] Anthropology: the doctrine of humanity -- [5.] The human identity and our origin in God -- Our place in creation -- "Openness to the world" and general revelation -- God as our origin -- Our temporal origin -- [6.] Our nature as persons destined for community -- Our ontological nature -- Humans as the image of God -- [7.] Sin: the destruction of community -- The nature of sin -- Original sin -- The results of sin: our human situation -- [8.] Our spiritual co-creatures -- The nature of the spiritual realities -- Angelology and structures of existence -- The demonic and superstition.