The Christian Religion in Its Doctrinal Expression

by Edgar Young Mullins

Publisher:

Roger Williams

, 1917

Overview

"The aim of this treatise is twofold: first, to set forth the contents of the Christian religion; and, secondly, to set forth the doctrines of the religion which arise out of it and which are necessary to explain its meaning," Mullins says of The Christian Religion in Its Doctrinal Expressions. A theologically involved resource, this book is thought-provoking and full of rich exegesis.

Contents

Top Highlights

“For example, Arminianism overlooked certain essential truths about God in its strong championship of human freedom. As against it, Calvinism ran to extremes in some of its conclusions in its very earnest desire to safeguard the truth of God’s sovereignty. We are learning to discard both names and to adhere more closely than either to the Scriptures, while retaining the truth in both systems.” (Page vii)

“Sin is a breach of covenant relations between God and the people.” (Page 289)

“Theology is like any other science in the fact that if it is alive, it grows. This does not mean that it goes beyond Christ and the New Testament. It means, rather, that these are provocative of endless growth. The object of religion does not grow, but the subject never attains a final and static stage in the present life. Truth does not change, but we apprehend truth with increasing clearness.” (Page vii)

“Again, our treatment is none the less systematic because it is experiential. We may be more cautious in drawing logical and philosophic inferences from doctrines revealed and known in experience. But this does not at all hinder a systematic arrangement and exposition of doctrine.” (Pages 3–4)

“A third question about God’s sovereignty is this: Can we reconcile the sovereignty of God and human freedom in his electing grace? The answer is in the negative.” (Page 347)

Praise for the Print Edition

Edgar Young Mullins, who was perhaps the most pivotal figure in twentieth century Southern Baptist life, deserves notice.

—Online Reviewer

Edgar Young Mullins is the most formative influence on the theological and doctrinal development of the Southern Baptist Church.

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Product Details

• Title: The Christian Religion in Its Doctrinal Expression
• Author: Edgar Young Mullins
• Publisher: Roger Williams Press
• Publication Date: 1917
• Pages: 548

About Edgar Young Mullins

Edgar Young Mullins (January 5, 1860–November 23, 1928) was a Baptist minister and educator, who from 1899 until his death was the fourth president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention.