Theology : Think for Yourself about What You Believe

by Tabb, Mark A.

• ISBN13: 9781576839577
• ISBN10: 1576839575
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-25
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

When it comes to views of God, people seem to choose one of two perspectives: One group sees the Bible and our beliefs as black-and-white ideals with no room for margin, the other group views everything as gray, all up for grabs and personal interpretation. We can see why one Christian belief has fragmented into thousands of denominations. People just can't seem to agree on the details of our faith.

Table of Contents

About the THINK REFERENCE COLLECTION	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(10)
Section 1: God Has Spoken	21	(38)
ESSENTIALS
General Revelation: God has revealed himself through his works to show us that he is real	25	(9)
Special Revelation: God has revealed himself through his Word, the Bible, so that we might know him personally	34	(11)
QUESTIONS
Which Bible is the right Bible?	45	(5)
Can the Bible ever be wrong?	50	(9)
Section 2: God	59	(50)
ESSENTIALS
Who is like the Lord?	65	(10)
The Trinity: One God, Three Persons	75	(10)
QUESTIONS
When did God make everything?	85	(8)
How can God be good with so much bad in the world?	93	(8)
How can God be in control and people still be free?	101	(8)
Section 3: Jesus	109	(42)
ESSENTIALS
God in Flesh	113	(7)
Jesus and the Cross	120	(10)
Prophet, Priest, and King	130	(11)
QUESTIONS
When will Jesus come back, and what will happen when he does?	141	(10)
Section 4: The Holy Spirit	151	(38)
ESSENTIALS
God Up Close and Personal	157	(7)
Life in the Spirit	164	(9)
QUESTIONS
What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit?	173	(7)
Does the Spirit perform signs and wonders today?	180	(9)
Section 5: Knowing God	189	(78)
ESSENTIALS
Made for	193	(14)
By Grace Through Faith Faith into Life	207	(9)
True Community	216	(511)
QUESTIONS
Can salvation be lost?	727
What's the deal with baptism?	236	(7)
How involved should believers be in the political process?	243	(8)
Does my gender limit what I can do for God?	251	(7)
What happens when people die?	258	(9)
Epilogue: Where Do You Go from Here?	267	(6)
Notes	273	(8)
About the Author	281	(2)
About the Scholar Board	283