Systematic Theology Vol. 1 : Biblical, Historical and Evangelical

by Garrett, James Leo

• ISBN13: 9781930566002
• ISBN10: 193056600X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: D & F Scott Pub Inc

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Abbreviations	xv
PROLEGOMENA
The Nature, Necessity, and Methods of Christian Theology	1	(18)
The Scope, Sources, and Types of Systematic Theology	19	(30)
I. REVELATION AND THE BIBLE
What Is ``Revelation''? General Revelation	49	(14)
Revelation, Religion, and Religions	63	(18)
Natural Theology: Worldviews	81	(16)
Natural Theology: Theistic Arguments	97	(8)
Special Revelation to Israel and in Jesus Christ	105	(16)
Biblical Inspiration	121	(16)
The Canon of the Bible, the Relation of the Testaments, and the Unity of the Bible	137	(16)
Biblical Criticism and Biblical Hermeneutics	153	(26)
The Bible as the Word of God; the Truthfulness of the Bible	179	(14)
Authority in Christianity	193	(20)
II. GOD THE HOLY AND LOVING FATHER; THE TRINITY
The Existence of God; the Name and the Names of God	213	(10)
God as Personal and Present; the Attributes of God	223	(16)
God as Holy	239	(8)
Attributes Related to Holiness	247	(18)
God as Righteous	265	(8)
God as Love	273	(8)
Attributes Related to Love	281	(12)
God as Father	293	(12)
The Trinity: Introduction and Biblical Materials	305	(12)
The Trinity: Contrary Views	317	(8)
The Trinity: Systematic Formulation	325	(14)
III. CREATION, PROVIDENCE, AND SUPRAHUMAN BEINGS
Creation: Biblical Witness and Theological Formulation	339	(16)
Contrary Views about Origins; Creation and Contemporary Issues	355	(18)
Providence as Sustenance, Sovereignty, and Theodicy	373	(22)
Miracles	395	(18)
Suprahuman Beings: Angels	413	(16)
Suprahuman Beings: Satan and Evil Spirits	429	(22)
IV. HUMANKIND AND SIN
Human Beings in the Image of God	451	(18)
The Antiquity, the Origin, and the Unity of Humankind	469	(16)
Man and Woman	485	(12)
Constituents of the Human: Human Beings as Soul, Spirit, Flesh, Body, Heart, Mind, and the Like	497	(24)
The Nature of Sin	521	(18)
The Original State and the Fall of Humankind	539	(14)
Sin, Adam and Eve, and Humanity	553	(18)
Temptation; Consciousness of Sin	571	(18)
Consequences of Sin	589	(18)
V. THE PERSON OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus as a Human Being	607	(18)
Jesus as Rabbi/Teacher, Prophet, and Messianic Son of David	625	(14)
Jesus as Son of Man, Servant of the Lord, Sinless One, High Priest, and Savior	639	(26)
Jesus: Only Son of God, Virginally Conceived	665	(22)
Jesus: Eternally Preexistent and Incarnate Word	687	(12)
Jesus as Lord and King	699	(12)
The Unity of the Person of Jesus Christ	711	(6)
INDICES
Subjects	717	(6)
Authors	723	(10)
Biblical References	733