Concise Theology
Logos 電子版
Overview
This is a guide to historic Christian beliefs. As Packer says, "This book sets out in short compass what seems to me to be the permanent essentials of Christianity, viewed as both a belief system and a way of life. … As I often tell my students, theology is for doxology and devotion—that is, the praise of God and the practice of godliness. It should therefore be presented in a way that brings the awareness of the divine presence. Theology is at its healthiest when it is consciously under the eye of God of whom it speaks, and when it is singing His glory."
Top Highlights
“Christianity is the true worship and service of the true God, humankind’s Creator and Redeemer. It is a religion that rests on revelation: nobody would know the truth about God, or be able to relate to him in a personal way, had not God first acted to make himself known. But God has so acted, and the sixty-six books of the Bible, thirty-nine written before Christ came and twenty-seven after, are together the record, interpretation, expression, and embodiment of his self-disclosure. God and godliness are the Bible’s uniting themes.” (Page 3)
“As I often tell my students, theology is for doxology and devotion—that is, the praise of God and the practice of godliness. It should therefore be presented in a way that brings awareness of the divine presence. Theology is at its healthiest when it is consciously under the eye of the God of whom it speaks, and when it is singing to his glory.” (Page xii)
“The assertion of original sin makes the point that we are not sinners because we sin, but rather we sin because we are sinners, born with a nature enslaved to sin.” (Page 83)
“General revelation is so called because everyone receives it, just by virtue of being alive in God’s world.” (Page 9)
“It is certain that Scripture nowhere contradicts Scripture; rather, one passage explains another. This sound principle of interpreting Scripture by Scripture is sometimes called the analogy of Scripture or the analogy of faith.” (Page 7)
評論
23 評級
Ken Allred
2023/9/19
Charles C.G. Miller
2020/11/2
This review is based on the first version, I understand a revised version is soon to be out. I will buy it too. For many of us, "J. I. Packer" alone tell us a lot. I am a Methodist Layperson. This is my favorite books to teach as a discussion study. Over 90 chapters (most 2-4 pages) of big print. The book is divided into 4 sections: God Revealed as Creator, God Revealed as Redeemer, God revealed as Lord of Grace, God Revealed as Lord of Destiny. A college chemistry professor tells me that the material is challenging but understandable. A blue collar worker told me that the material is short enough to read twice and, for the first time, she really understands the words from theology the pastor uses. Each chapter is full of scripture references paced in the relevant sentence, The Bible is our explanation of Christianity and Faith. This is a great summary of what a Christian should believe and why from a different perspective. I differ from another reviewer's opinion in that I find Logos does have the pages identified and numbered.
Andrew116
2018/2/22
Rick Rhodes
2017/5/8
Scott
2017/4/14
Philip H North
2017/2/14
The name says it all - this is a well researched treatment of many of the substantive doctrines of the Christian faith. It provides a helpful overview on a subject by subject basis. Each is supported by a number of bible passages on the topic. The only fault, if that is the correct term, is the absence of a searchable index. I'd recommend this as an excellent text for the curious seeker through to the bible teacher looking for passages on the topics Dr Packer covers.Dan and Jyothy Thomas
2016/7/4
This is a great non-technical introduction to theology for average readers, church members, and catechism classes. Highly recommended.Tim Bastress
2016/5/5
JT Workman
2016/1/23
