Reign of God: An Introduction to Christian Theology from a Seventh-Day Adventist Perspective

by Richard Rice

Publisher:

Andrews University Press

, 1997

Overview

Reign of God is an introductory discussion of theology for those who want to more fully understand Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Dr. Rice presents an exercise in theology, encouraging readers to reflect on their religious beliefs and have reasons for their conclusions. This volume is suitable for use in beginning courses in religion at the college level or for the layperson wanting to better understand basic Adventist beliefs.

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Key Features

• Examines central Seventh-day Adventist beliefs
• Provides an overview of basic SDA theology
• Presents an accessible resource for laypeople

Contents

• The Task of Christian Theology
• Divine Revelation
• God’s Character: The Basis of His Reign
• The Nature of the Reign of God
• Human Greatness: Agents of the Reign of God
• Human Tragedy: God’s Reign Interrupted
• Who Jesus Was: Bringer of the Reign of God
• What Jesus Did: The Reign of God Reestablished
• The Church: The Reign of God as Christian Community
• The Church’s Mission: Extending the Reign of God
• The Reign of God in Human Hearts
• The Reign of God in Human Lives
• Welcoming the Reign of God: The Roots of Adventist Eschatology
• The Reign of God Fulfilled: Human Destiny
• Christian Worship: Celebrating the Reign of God
• The Sabbath: Symbol of the Reign of God

Top Highlights

“People sometimes interpret Paul’s polemic against legalism as a rejection of the sabbath” (Page 395)

“It is significant that no early Christian writer supports Sunday observance by appealing to the Bible” (Page 400)

“The one most frequently mentioned is Jesus’ resurrection from the dead on that day of the week.” (Page 400)

“infant baptism, prayers for the dead, the celibacy of the clergy” (Page 401)

“The answer is simple. We can’t know anything about God … unless he reveals it to us. Our knowledge of God is entirely dependent upon divine revelation. Without it we would be in total ignorance.” (Page 24)

Product Details

• Title: Reign of God: An Introduction to Christian Theology from a Seventh-Day Adventist Perspective
• Author: Richard Rice
• Edition: Second Edition
• Publisher: Andrews University Press
• Print Publication Date: 1997
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 443
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Theology, doctrinal; Adventists › Doctrines; Seventh-day Adventists › Doctrines
• Resource ID: LLS:RGNGDNNTRDCTNCH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T05:25:25Z

About Richard Rice

T. Richard Rice (1944—) is a Seventh-day Adventist theologian and author. He is a leading proponent of “open theism”, a term he invented, which describes a controversial understanding of God. As of 2007 he is professor of theology and philosophy of religion at Loma Linda University in California.