Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess: An Introduction to Doctrinal Theology
Overview
Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess offers an overview of the major doctrines of Christianity in a comprehensive, but accessible way. Written from a Lutheran perspective, this book is a helpful resource to those within that tradition and to others who seek a deeper theological understanding. Firmly rooted in Scripture, this book emphasizes the interrelatedness of all Christian teaching, with its central teaching being the doctrine of justification by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. This book is ideal as a text for university students and other educated Christian adults who seek to expand their knowledge of God’s revelation and its application in human lives. It introduces and uses classical theological vocabulary and terminology, while offering clear definitions and application. Key terms, study questions, glossary, and sidebars help make this a valuable resource. Suggested readings from Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions and other secondary sources guide the reader into deeper study.
Top Highlights
“Exegetical theology is specifically involved with reading and interpreting the word of God.” (Page 5)
“as symbolics which examines the formal confessional statements (or ‘symbols’) of various churches.” (Page 6)
“A magisterial use of reason places reason above the Scriptures. If there is a conflict, Scripture is generally assumed to be in error and the conclusion of reason is followed. A ministerial use of reason subjects the conclusions of reason to scriptural authority. If they are in conflict, Scripture prevails.” (Pages 9–10)
“In fact, it is most appropriate to argue for the inspiration and inerrancy of the Scriptures from the certainty of Christ rather than arguing for Christ from the certainty of the Scripture.” (Page 34)
“The formal principle is concerned with the source of information and the means of making decisions.” (Page 7)
- Title: Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess: An Introduction to Doctrinal Theology
- Author: Steven P. Mueller
- Series: Called by the Gospel
- Volume: 3
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Theology, doctrinal; Lutheran Church › Doctrines
- ISBNs: 9781597521437, 1597521434
- Resource ID: LLS:CBGINTRODCTLTHLG
- Resource Type: Systematic Theology
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T22:31:17Z