Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
Overview
Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that is involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. They prefer to focus on the basic truths of Scripture and may even declare, “No creed but Christ.”
But as R.C. Sproul argues, everyone is a theologian. Any time we think about a teaching of the Bible and strive to understand it, we are engaging in theology. Therefore, it is important that we put the Bible’s varied teachings together in a systematic fashion using proper, time-tested methods of interpretation so as to arrive at a theology that is founded on truth.
That is precisely what Sproul does in Everyone’s a Theologian. Sproul, demonstrating his trademark ability to make complex subjects easily understood, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what he has done for his people in this world and the next.
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Key Features
- Discusses the principal doctrines of the Christian faith
- Gives a brief introduction to the science of systematic theology
- Includes studies on Christ, the Holy Spirit, sin, and future things
Contents
- Theology Proper
- Anthropology and Creation
- Christology
- Pneumatology
- Soteriology
- Ecclesiology
- Eschatology
Praise for the Print Edition
Have you ever wanted Christian theology made simple? R.C. Sproul has the gift of making things simple without dumbing them down. Like a father teaching his child to swim, he can bring us into waters too deep for us touch bottom, but he won’t let us drown. So I invite you to jump into this pool of the knowledge of God. Whether you want to learn more about what makes the Bible different, who God is, why Christ died, how the Holy Spirit works in a person’s soul, or what happens on judgment day, in these pages you will find clear answers from a wise teacher.
—Joel R. Beeke, president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI
R.C. Sproul is a consummate teacher, especially skilled at explaining difficult theological concepts in uncomplicated terms. Here, he tackles every major category of systematic theology in a succinct, lucid, even-handed fashion. This is a tremendously valuable resource for everyone from the newest believer to the most seasoned pastor. It is quite true that we are all theologians. Dr. Sproul helps us all be better theologians.
—John MacArthur, pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA
Product Details
- Title: Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
- Author: R.C. Sproul
- Publisher: Reformation Trust
- Publication Date: 2014
- Pages: 357
About R. C. Sproul
R. C. Sproul is a respected teacher, theologian, and pastor. He is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries where he serves as executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Sproul holds degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He has taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He currently serves as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the ‘Renewing Your Mind’ radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries. Sproul has written more than 75 books including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and The Mystery of the Holy Spirit.
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Top Highlights
“However, systematic theology does not attempt to force Scripture into a philosophy or system, but instead it seeks to draw out the teachings of Scripture and understand them in an orderly, topical way.” (Page 6)
“systematic theology, which is an orderly, coherent study of the principal doctrines of the Christian faith.” (Page 4)
“The purpose of theology is not to tickle our intellects but to instruct us in the ways of God, so that we can grow up into maturity and fullness of obedience to Him. That is why we engage in theology.” (Page 13)
“the science of theology is an attempt to gain a coherent, consistent knowledge of God.” (Page 8)
“The systematician studies not only the Bible and the creeds and the confessions of the church, but also the insights of the master teachers that God has given throughout history. The systematician looks at all the data—biblical, historical, and systematic—and brings it together.” (Page 12)
- Title: Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
- Author: R. C. Sproul
- Publisher: Reformation Trust
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Theology, doctrinal › Popular works
- ISBNs: 9781567693652, 1567693652
- Resource ID: LLS:EVRYNSTHLGN
- Resource Type: Systematic Theology
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:46:09Z
R. C. Sproul (1939– 2017) was a respected teacher, theologian, pastor. He was the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries where he served as executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
Sproul held degrees from Westminster College, Pittsburgh-Xenia Theological Seminary, Free University of Amsterdam, and Whitefield Theological Seminary. He taught at several colleges and seminaries including Reformed Theological Seminary and Knox Theological Seminary. He served as senior minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, in Sanford, Florida. Sproul’s teaching can be heard daily on the ‘Renewing Your Mind’ radio broadcast which plays in over 40 countries.
Sproul wrote over 70 books and articles including the classic The Holiness of God and several theological articles in Tabletalk magazine.
Reviews
14 ratings
Forrest Cole
11/9/2021
Prophet_kevin
4/1/2016
Sean
10/14/2015
For a long time, I've been looking for a good, thorough-but-not-too-long introduction to theology for (primarily) lay people. I really didn't want to give this one star but had to by the time I reached the end of it. Sproul spends so much time taking culture-war potshots and attacking theologies and worldviews he disagrees with that it keeps him from successfully completing what should be his objectives: explaining Scripture and showing how doctrine is formed from it. I got a bad feeling when he started off very early (page 5!) attacking Existentialism. How many people today care or even know anything about it? Leading off with something like that is exactly the wrong thing to do if you persuade people that theology is not (a) overly philosophical & irrelevant and (b) intentionally divisive. Too many chapters I reached the end of and thought, "That's it? There are so many Scriptures/aspects of the doctrine he could have explored." But the reader is left with no doubts about whom Sproul dislikes. There are, of course, good points about this book, but the combination of the belligerent attitude and the superficial/incomplete treatment of many doctrines would keep me from recommending it to anyone, especially a beginner, lest they think this is how theology should be done. (Please note that my rating is exclusively for the book. I was able to read it without additional charge because of a temporary unlock Faithlife provided as part of Logos Now, which is a good and worthwhile service to subscribe to.)
Virgil Conn
6/15/2015
Johnnie Ray Bailey
5/9/2015
James
3/31/2015
Richard Bukowski
1/15/2015
Sherman Malachi Tjiong
12/29/2014
Perfect place to start your church or small group on an approachable, non-intimidating and interesting study on systematic theology. Truly every believer should be a theologian. On that grounds (not technicality or profundity) that I give it a 5.
