Exploring Christian Theology, Volume II: Creation, Fall, and Salvation
Overview
The authors explore key theological topics in a concise and highly readable style that makes sense—whether you’re a student of the Bible, a pastor, or someone who simply wants to know God better. This volume includes two parts: From Dust to Dust: Creation, Humanity, and the Fall Wise Unto Salvation: Gospel, Atonement, and Saving Grace For each topic you’ll find: an introduction, overview, and review of the key points, several applicable Bible texts including verses to memorize, a quick-paced history of the doctrine, distortions to be aware of and avoid, reading lists for further study, and a glossary of theological terms.
Top Highlights
“I’m not a sinner because I sin. I sin because I’m a sinner. And because I’m a sinner who sins, I need a Savior who didn’t, doesn’t, and can’t.” (Page 71)
“Bottom line: all humans maintain the dignity and responsibility entailed by bearing God’s image. Everyone has been created with value and honor, and all manifest the extraordinary abilities God gave humanity to rule under Him. The image of God is not determined by function; it is indicated by essence. Each and every human being is human, including the fetus and the very elderly; regardless of state or status, he or she is human and so has dignity.” (Page 38)
“In short, while humans have both material and immaterial aspects, we should think of a person not as a ‘spirit being trapped in a body’ or as a ‘body that contains a spirit’ but rather as a complex creature uniquely designed to live life on earth and commune with God in heaven.” (Page 36)
“In short, Pelagius believed all humans were born spiritually alive; Augustine believed all humans were born spiritually dead.” (Page 55)
“Rather, said Augustine, salvation must be the work of God alone on behalf of the guilty, unwilling, unbelieving sinner.” (Page 171)
- Title: Exploring Christian Theology, Volume II: Creation, Fall, and Salvation
- Authors: Michael J. Svigel, Nathan D. Holsteen
- Series: Exploring Christian Theology
- Volume: II
- Publisher: Bethany House
- Print Publication Date: 2015
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Creation; Fall of man; Salvation › Christianity; Bible › Theology; Theology, doctrinal
- ISBNs: 9781441228758, 9780764211317, 9780764211294, 1441228756, 0764211315, 0764211293
- Resource ID: LLS:EXPLRCHRSTNTHLGY2
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:47:59Z