John Miley’s Systematic Theology, Volume 2
Overview
What is the relationship between theology and philosophy? Between theology and the sciences? And what is the proper task of theology? In his 2-volume Systematic Theology, John Miley presents a unified and concise sum of Christian doctrine which understands God in light of philosophical and scientific criticism, and affirms the veracity of God’s revelation. The depth of Miley’s theological reflection and the clarity of his thought have made his Systematic Theology one of the key texts in Methodist theology ever since.
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For the first volume of John Miley’s Systematic Theology, check out his Systematic Theology (2 vols.)
Top Highlights
“Soteriology.—The term soteriology is from σωτηρία and λόγος, and means the doctrine of salvation. The doctrine includes two great facts: an atonement for sin, and a salvation from sin. Underlying these facts there is the great truth of a Saviour, Jesus Christ, who makes the atonement, and through its provisions accomplishes the salvation. Hence any proper expression of these facts of Christian soteriology must recognize their vital connection with him. We shall attain this recognition in the use of the following formulas for their representation: the atonement in Christ, and the salvation in Christ.” (Page 65)
“But there is nothing in all this which either expresses or implies an absolute personal election to salvation. If we should even concede the personal election of these Ephesians to an actual salvation, it is still open for us to maintain that it was on the divine foresight of their free compliance with its required terms.” (Pages 262–263)
“What is the subject of his ruling thought? Clearly this: The elective purpose of God, even from before the foundation of the world, to admit the Gentiles, equally with the Jews, to all the blessings of the Gospel of Christ. Great prominence is given to this thought in the progress of this epistle.” (Page 262)
“My next point is, that the facts are open to an easy explanation without any resort to a determining decree. In the absolute prescience of God he foreknew the parts certain men would freely act under given conditions, and in his infinite wisdom he was pleased to appropriate such parts in the execution of the plan of redemption.” (Page 259)
- Title: John Miley’s Systematic Theology, Volume 2
- Author: John Miley
- Publisher: Hunt & Eaton
- Print Publication Date: 1893
- Logos Release Date: 2010
- Pages: 537
- Era: era:modern
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Methodist Church › Doctrinal and controversial works; Theology, doctrinal
- ISBNs: 9780943575094, 0943575095
- Resource ID: LLS:JMILEYSYSTH02
- Resource Type: Systematic Theology
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:53:32Z