For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church

by Dr. Stephen J. Nichols

Publisher:

Crossway

, 2007

Overview

The belief that Christ is the God-man is definitive of Christian orthodoxy and imperative to a right understanding of the gospel. By the middle of the fifth century, the church had wrestled with many challenges to the biblical portrayal of Christ and, in response to those challenges, had formulated the doctrine of Christ that remains the standard to this day. This look to the past helps as Christians contend with present-day challenges and seek to answer Christ’s question-“Who do people say that I am?”-for those living in the twenty-first century.

For Us and for Our Salvation tells the very human story of the formation of the doctrine of Christ in those early centuries of the church. A glossary, numerous charts and timelines, and some helpful appendices make the book accessible and user-friendly. Primary source materials from key theologians and councils complement the engaging narrative.

Key Features

• Challenges to the biblical portrayal of Christ.
• Shows and seek to answer Christ’s question.
• Tells the very human story of the formation of the doctrine of Christ.

Product Details

• Title: For Us and for Our Salvation: The Doctrine of Christ in the Early Church
• Author: Dr. Stephen J. Nichols
• Publisher: Crossway
• Print Publication Date: 2007
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Pages: 176
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Jesus Christ › History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30–600
• ISBNs: 9781433519994, 9781581348675, 1581348673, 1433519992
• Resource ID: LLS:4040B502329CA181475ABCC66DE82AC4
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-15T23:31:29Z

About Dr. Stephen J. Nichols

Stephen J. Nichols is research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College. He has written several books, including The Reformation, For Us and for Our Salvation, and Welcome to the Story.