Concordia Electronic Theological Library: Collection 8 (4 vols.)

This is a translation of Christliche Dogmatik with an index arranged by subject matter, author, and Bible reference. This set includes three volumes plus a comprehensive index.

Volume one addresses the nature and character of theology, Holy Scripture, the doctrine of God, creation, divine providence, angelology, the doctrine of man, sin and evil, and more. Volume two addresses the saving grace of God, the doctrine of Christ, including His deity, humanity, attributes, humiliation, exaltation, and offices, and the application of salvation, including saving faith, conversion, and justification by faith. Volume three addresses sanctification, good works, the Christian life, the means of grace, Law and Gospel, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, the Christian church, the public ministry, eternal election, and eschatology.

This extensive theological overview is a commentary on Melanchthon’s Loci Communes by the chief author of the Formula of Concord. Drawing on Lutheran tradition, Chemnitz explores all the major theological categories, as well as topics such as the Trinity, creation, revenge, poverty, grace and justification, mortal and venial sin, and Sacraments.