God So Loved the World: A Study of Christian Doctrine
Overview
Christian doctrine centers on Christ and what he did for his church at Calvary. Author Lyle Lange’s thorough exposition on Scripture clarifies both the Bible’s basic and its more difficult teachings. Then, as he expounds the heart of each teaching, he shows how they all relate to God’s message of salvation in his Son. For God So Loved the World is written to strengthen belief and encourage Christians to boldly share the gospel. Seven sections on biblical theology cover a host of topics, including the Trinity, justification, sanctification, and Christ’s threefold office. Lange also examines Scripture and Lutheran Confessions, and includes subject indices for easy reference.
Looking for more Lutheran theology? Check out the Works of Martin Luther with Introductions and Notes (2 vols.).
Key Features
- Connects specific theological topics to the whole narrative of Scripture
- Focuses on topics especially important to Lutherans
- Includes seven sections on biblical theology
Top Highlights
“Note again the attack on the work of Christ, as Rome states that Mary participated in the work of the redemption of the world.” (Page 595)
“At the heart of the study of Christian doctrine is Jesus Christ. Just as Jesus is the center of the entire Bible (Eph 2:20), so he is the heart and core of the study of Christian doctrine.” (Page 3)
“improper use of the law can turn people into Pharisees who vainly imagine they are saved by their own works” (Page 4)
“Lutheran theology is rooted and grounded in the means of grace. The” (Page 451)
“The more we search God’s revelation, the more we become aware of how little we do know and understand about God. This is why our faith will always rest on Christ. Through him we have absolute proof that God loves us and has saved us from our sins.” (Page 100)
- Title: God So Loved the World: A Study of Christian Doctrine
- Author: Lyle W. Lange
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Pages: 793
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod › Doctrines; Theology, doctrinal; Lutheran Church › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9780810017443, 081001744X
- Resource ID: LLS:GODSOLOVEDWORLD
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T00:19:29Z
Sample Pages from the Print Edition
Reviews
1 rating
Eric Back
10/10/2017
One day into this read and I'm hooked. It is a well organized, easy to read summary of Christian Doctrine as understood by those who subscribe to confessional Lutheran theology (read LCMS, WELLS, CLB, NALC, etc). I haven't read it so thoroughly as to be able to compare it with Mueller or Pieper though it is clearly more comprehensible because of the contemporary language.
