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 Worship-Oriented Systematic Theology January 1, 2009
Great reference! Grudem is an excellent, accessible, worship-oriented systematic theologian. I don't think systematic theology is the only or even the main way we ought to study the Bible, but there is a place for it, which makes this work valuable.
Note that 'Bible Doctrine' is a shortened version of the author's appropriately-named 'Systematic Theology.'
Covers All Basic Topics March 22, 2008
This is a great book and reference guide covering the basic teachings of the Christian faith. There are 34 chapters addressing just about all of the basic doctrines of Christianity.
This would be a great book for someone who has been a Christian for a short time to read. By reading a chapter a week, someone could get up to speed on the doctrines of Christianity within nine months. It is a great reference book, too--I read this book years ago but still dip into it from time to time when I want to research a specific topic.
Grudem is a great theologian. He has such an incisive mind--there are many places where he uses "this Scripture doesn't mean A, it doesn't mean B, therefore it must mean C" type reasoning. Everything is so logical and well-thought-out. This material is also very solid, doctrinally.
I especially enjoyed reading his refutation of evolution and his in-depth coverage of the doctrine of justification by faith alone.
Our churches would be in much better shape if everyone in them read this volume.
Right Understanding November 25, 2007
This book is a concise handbook of theology, condensed from a larger volume, though still broad in scope at 528 pages. As the title suggests, it is about Biblical doctrines, which adhere to, and emerge from the Scriptures, rather than speculative doctrines derived more from man's philosophical suppositions. The author's view is Reformed Theology, upholding and explaining the doctrinal claims of Martin Luther, and John Calvin, etc.; such as TULIP, among others.
This orthodoxy of Biblical interpretation is so refreshing today in light of the rampant liberal doctrines so popularly preached in the modern church. You WON'T find the partial depravity of man, decisional salvation, cheap grace, easy believism, or ineffectual atonement in this text.
Instead, you'll find a concise Biblical exposition on the most important doctrines of Scripture. One of my favorite explanations in this book is the order of salvation: Election, Call, Regeneration, Conversion, Justification, Adoption, Sanctification, Perseverence, Death, Glorification. How satisfying to understand the transformational experience of the new birth. When you understand such things you can become a much more effective witness and give a correct Biblical answer for why you believe what you believe.
This author rightly divides the word. He begins in the right place. The assumptions, or foundational view from which we begin interpretation determines to a large extent the conclusions we draw. So that's why it's so important to get it right, hopefully sooner rather than later. And that's why I recommend the book.
Ky Baptist November 17, 2007
This is definitely not a quick read, but a very in depth study. Enjoyed author's commentary and insite.
EXCELLENT BOOK FOR DOCTRINAL UNDERSTANDING!! October 19, 2007
Wayne Grudem does an excellent job categorizing and explaining biblical doctrine. This book is a great study tool for the seminary student, pastors and church leaders, and for the layperson. 'Bible Doctrine' is an excellent compliment to Dr. Grudem's 'Systematic Theology.' This book should be in every Christian's library.
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