The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded

by Paul P. Enns

Publisher:

Moody

, 2014

Overview

The study of God, His nature, and His Word are all essential to the Christian faith. Now those interested in Christian theology have a newly revised and updated reference tool in the 25th Anniversary Edition of The Moody Handbook of Theology.

In this classic and timeless one-volume resource, Paul Enns offers a comprehensive overview of the five dimensions of theology: biblical, systematic, historical, dogmatic, and contemporary. Each section includes an introduction, chapters on key points, specific studies pertinent to that theology, books for further study, and summary evaluations of each dimension. Charts, graphs, glossary, and indexes add depth and breadth. It also includes a new Foreword by John MacArthur.

Theology, once the domain of academicians and learned pastors, is now accessible to anyone interested in understanding the essentials of what Christians believe. The Moody Handbook of Theology is a concise doctrinal reference tool for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike.

Key Features

• Covers all major Christian traditions and contemporary theological perspectives
• Examines how different traditions and theologians have understood key theological concepts
• Provides more than 50 entries

Contents

Top Highlights

“The hypostatic union may be defined as ‘the second person, the preincarnate Christ came and took to Himself a human nature and remains forever undiminished Deity and true humanity united in one person forever.’” (Page 240)

“The foundational meaning of the death of Christ is its substitutionary character. He died in place of sinners that He might purchase their freedom, reconcile them to God, and thereby satisfy the righteous demands of a holy God.” (Page 335)

“Forgiveness is manward; man had sinned and needed to have his sins dealt with and removed.” (Page 339)

“The attributes of God may be defined as ‘those distinguishing characteristics of the divine nature which are inseparable from the idea of God and which constitute the basis and ground for his various manifestations to his creatures.’⁸ God’s attributes are to be distinguished from His works. God’s attributes do not ‘add’ anything to God; they reveal His nature.” (Page 193)

“Personality may simply be defined as possessing intellect, emotions, and will; then, by demonstrating that the Holy Spirit has intellect, emotions, and will it will be shown that He is a person and has personality.” (Page 259)

Praise for the Print Edition

This new edition of Paul Enns' classic work is the finest yet. It's a wonderful remedy for the apathy and superficiality of the present age, and a helpful companion for the long journey toward the mature understanding of truth that Scripture urges us to pursue.

—John MacArthur, senior pastor, Grace Community Church

Product Details

• Title: The Moody Handbook of Theology, Revised and Expanded
• Author: Paul P. Enns
• Edition: Revised and Expanded
• Publisher: Moody
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Pages: 816
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Theology › Handbooks, manuals, etc; Fundamentalism › Handbooks, manuals, etc; Dispensationalism › Handbooks, manuals, etc; Evangelicalism › Handbooks, manuals, etc
• ISBNs: 9780802411983, 0802411983
• Resource ID: LLS:MHNDTHEO2014
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:31:04Z

About Paul P. Enns

Paul P. Enns is an evangelical Christian pastor, biblical scholar and writer who serves as a full-time minister at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida, and as adjunct professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is notable as one of the translators of the updated New American Standard Bible and as the author of The Moody Handbook of Theology.