Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth

by John F. MacArthur; Richard Mayhue

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2017

Overview

Develop a solid biblical foundation for your faith! Hailed as one of today’s most gifted expositors, MacArthur presents a systematic overview of major Christian beliefs. Deepen your understanding of doctrines pertaining to God’s Word, each person of the Trinity, humanity and sin, salvation, angels, the church, and the future of the world.

Key Features

• Contains teaching from one of America's most gifted expositors
• Provides practical and personal application of theological doctrines
• Covers the major topics in systematic theology

Contents

• Analytical Outline
• List of Hymns
• Preface
• List of Abbreviations
• Introduction (Prolegomena)
• The Doctrine of God's Word (Bibliology)
• The Doctrine of God the Father (Theology Proper)
• The Doctrine of God the Son (Christology)
• The Doctrine of God the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)
• The Doctrine of Man and Sin (Anthropology/Hamartiology)
• The Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology)
• The Doctrine of Angels (Angelology)
• The Doctrine of the Church (Ecclesiology)
• The Doctrine of the Future (Eschatology)
• Appendix A: The Progress of Revelation
• Basic Glossary
• General Bibliography
• About the Authors
• Final Hymn of Reflection
• General Index
• Scripture Index

Top Highlights

“Psalm 119:130; Ephesians 1:18–19; and 1 John 2:27.” (Page 54)

“Christian theology is the study of the divine revelation in the Bible. It has God as its perpetual centerpiece, God’s Word as its source, and godliness as its aim.” (Page 34)

“In light of these factors we offer this short definition of sin: Sin is any lack of conformity to God’s will in attitude, thought, or action, whether committed actively or passively. The center of all sin is autonomy, which is the replacing of God with self. Always closely associated with sin are its products—pride, selfishness, idolatry, and lack of peace (shalom).” (Page 454)

“God uses special revelation when he reveals himself directly and in greater detail. God has done this through (1) direct acts, (2) dreams and visions, (3) Christ’s incarnation, and (4) Scripture.” (Page 74)

“Sin must be understood from a theocentric or God-centered standpoint. At its core, sin is a violation of the Creator-creature relationship. Man only exists because God made him, and man is in every sense obligated to serve his Creator. Sin causes man to assume the role of God and to assert autonomy for himself apart from the Creator. The most all-encompassing view of sin’s mainspring, therefore, is the demand for autonomy.” (Page 453)

Praise for the Print Edition

The ministry of John MacArthur has had a worldwide impact. MacArthur and Mayhue clearly unfold the doctrines that are at the heart of this ministry, which has touched so many. Here we see a ministry built on truth, the truth of God’s Word and the truth of the gospel. A wonderful resource for students, pastors, and professors.

—Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

This book comes from a lifetime of studying and from the garnered wisdom of centuries. In combining devotion to Scripture with commitment to biblical doctrine, it addresses a great contemporary need. Strong beliefs make strong churches. One does not have to agree with the esteemed authors on every subject to be thankful for a volume of rich and enduring importance.

—Iain H. Murray, author, Jonathan Edwards: A New Biography and Evangelical Holiness, and founding trustee, Banner of Truth Trust

This new resource is a rich and compelling presentation of Christianity’s theological foundations, providing readers with an accessible but compelling systematization of biblical truth. As the last vestiges of Christian influence erode in the West, rich theological resources like Biblical Doctrine will edify and strengthen the church as it faces stiff opposition from the world.

—R. Albert Mohler Jr., president and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

Product Details

• Title: Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth
• Authors: John F. MacArthur, Richard Mayhue
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2017
• Logos Release Date: 2017
• Pages: 1024
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Theology, doctrinal
• ISBNs: 9781433545917, 9781433545948, 9781433545924, 9781433545931, 1433545918, 1433545942, 1433545926, 1433545934
• Resource ID: LLS:BBLCLDCTRNBTRTH
• Resource Type: Systematic Theology
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:04:52Z

About the Editors

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program, Grace to You. He has also written or edited nearly four hundred books and study guides. MacArthur serves as the president of the Master’s College and Seminary. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Southern California and have four grown children.

Richard Mayhue (ThD, Grace Theological Seminary) served at the Master’s Seminary from 1989 to 2016 as the dean of the seminary, research professor of theology, and executive vice president. He has authored or edited more than thirty books, including Biblical Doctrine.