Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4

Joel R. Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) has written over one hundred books. He is chancellor and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan; the editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth; the board chairman of Reformation Heritage Books; the president of Inheritance Publishers; and the vice president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society.Paul M. Smalley (DD, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) is faculty research and teaching assistant to Joel Beeke at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also a part-time pastor at Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and previously served for twelve years as a Baptist pastor in churches in the midwestern United States.

• AbbreviationsTablesPreface to Volume 4Part 6: Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the ChurchAnalytical Outline: EcclesiologySection A: The Doctrine of the Church’s NatureChapter 1: Introduction to EcclesiologyChapter 2: Biblical Terms and Biblical Theology of the ChurchChapter 3: Biblical Metaphors for the ChurchChapter 4: Systematic Theology of the Church’s NatureChapter 5: Christ’s Teaching about the Christian ChurchChapter 6: Attributes and Marks of the Christian ChurchChapter 7: Membership in the ChurchSection B: The Doctrine of the Church’s Authority and WorkChapter 8: Biblical Structures of Church GovernmentExcursus: Other Forms of Church GovernmentChapter 9: Church Officers, Part 1: Introduction and EldersChapter 10: Church Officers, Part 2: Ministers of the WordChapter 11: Church Officers, Part 3: The Faithfulness of God’s MinistersExcursus: Theological Professors or Doctors of TheologyChapter 12: Church Officers, Part 4: Deacons, Women in Office, and ApplicationsChapter 13: Churches in Their Broader RelationshipsChapter 14: The Civil Government and the ChurchChapter 15: The Work of the Church, Part 1: The Worship of GodChapter 16: The Work of the Church, Part 2: Edification and EvangelismSection C: The Doctrine of the Church’s Means of GraceChapter 17: Introduction to the Public Means of GraceChapter 18: The Preaching and Teaching of God’s WordChapter 19: Baptism, Part 1: Necessity, Meaning, and Practical DirectionsChapter 20: Baptism, Part 2: Subjects and ModesChapter 21: The Lord’s Supper, Part 1: Institution and Christ’s PresenceChapter 22: The Lord’s Supper, Part 2: Administration, Benefits, and Directions for PartakingChapter 23: Corporate Prayer and Singing of PraisesChapter 24: Fellowship and Discipline in the Communion of the SaintsChapter 25: Practical Conclusion to Ecclesiology: The Reformation of the Church Part 7: Eschatology: The Doctrine of Last Things Analytical Outline: Eschatology Section A: Preliminary and Special Issues in EschatologyChapter 26: Introduction to EschatologyChapter 27: The Structure of Inaugurated EschatologyExcursus: The Eschatological Error of Prosperity TheologyChapter 28: Bodily Death and the Soul after Death, Part 1: Biblical Teaching and ApplicationChapter 29: Bodily Death and the Soul after Death, Part 2: Errors and Experiential GuidanceChapter 30: Signs and the Man of SinChapter 31: The Interpretation of the Book of RevelationChapter 32: Dispensationalism and the Future of Ethnic IsraelChapter 33: The Millennium and Expectations for the ChurchExcursus: Variety and Continuity in the History of Millennial Views Section B: The Doctrine of Hope in Christ AloneChapter 34: The Coming of Christ in GloryChapter 35: The Resurrection of the DeadChapter 36: The Day of Judgment, Part 1: Introduction to the Day of ChristChapter 37: The Day of Judgment, Part 2: Proceedings of the Final JudgmentChapter 38: Eternal Punishment in Hell, Part 1: Biblical TeachingChapter 39: Eternal Punishment in Hell, Part 2: Objections and ApplicationsChapter 40: Eternal Life with God in Christ, Part 1: Divine Love and GloryChapter 41: Eternal Life with God in Christ, Part 2: Friendship, Rest, and ServiceChapter 42: A Brief Practical Conclusion to Eschatology and Systematic Theology Appendix: A Reformed Baptist Perspective on the Subjects and Mode of BaptismBibliographyGeneral IndexScripture Index