Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology

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.

• AbbreviationsPreface            Part 1: The Doctrine of the Knowledge of GodSection 1A: Questions about TheologyChapter 1: The What, Who, Where, and When of TheologyChapter 2: The Which, Why, and How of Theology Section 1B: God’s Revelation to ManChapter 3: Introduction to God’s RevelationChapter 4: General RevelationChapter 5: Special RevelationChapter 6: The Inspiration, Authority, and Clarity of the BibleChapter 7: The Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the BibleChapter 8: Applied Revelation for Practical Fruit Part 2: The Doctrine of GodSection 2A: Who God IsChapter 9: Introduction to the Doctrine of GodChapter 10: The Holy “I Am,” the Only GodChapter 11: God’s Spirituality and SimplicityChapter 12: God’s Infinity, Incomprehensibility, Aseity, Immensity, and EternityChapter 13: God’s ImmutabilityChapter 14: God’s KnowledgeChapter 15: God’s SovereigntyChapter 16: God’s Goodness and LoveChapter 17: God’s Truth and RighteousnessChapter 18: God’s Affection and ImpassibilityChapter 19: The Trinity, Part 1: The Son and the Holy SpiritChapter 20: The Trinity, Part 2: Three Persons and One God Section 2B: What God DoesChapter 21: God’s Eternal DecreeChapter 22: Election and ReprobationChapter 23: Questions about PredestinationChapter 24: God’s Creation of the WorldChapter 25: Questions about CreationChapter 26: God’s ProvidenceChapter 27: Angels and Demons Part 3: The Doctrine of Man Section 3A: Man as Servant of GodChapter 28: God’s Creation of ManChapter 29: The Image of God Chapter 30: Human Gender and SexualityChapter 31: The Human Body and SoulChapter 32: God’s Covenant with Adam Section 3B: Man as Sinner before GodChapter 33: Sin and the Fall of ManChapter 34: Original Sin and Total DepravityChapter 35: Total Inability and Free ChoiceChapter 36: Actual Sins and God’s Punishment of SinChapter 37: Sin, Suffering, and the Believer Part 4: The Doctrine of Christ Section 4A: The Covenant of GraceChapter 38: Introduction to the Covenant of GraceChapter 39: God’s Gospel and His Covenant with His SonChapter 40: The Different Administrations of the Covenant of GraceChapter 41: The One Covenant of Grace Section 4B: The Person and Work of ChristChapter 42: Introduction to the Person and Work of ChristChapter 43: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 1: The Bible’s Basic TeachingChapter 44: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 2: History and TheologyChapter 45: Christ’s Threefold Office and Two StatesChapter 46: Christ’s Revelation as ProphetChapter 47: Christ’s Sacrifice as Priest, Part 1: Substitution and SatisfactionChapter 48: Christ’s Sacrifice as Priest, Part 2: Obedience and PerfectionChapter 49: Christ’s Intercession as PriestChapter 50: Christ’s Reign as KingChapter 51: The People of the Prophet, Priest, and King Part 5: The Doctrines of the Holy Spirit and Salvation Section 5A: The Spirit and the History of SalvationChapter 52: The Spirit in Creation, Common Grace, and IsraelChapter 53: The Spirit of Christ and of PentecostChapter 54: The Gifts of the Spirit and Cessationism Section 5B: The Spirit and the Application of SalvationChapter 55: Union with Christ and the Order of SalvationChapter 56: The General Gospel CallChapter 57: Preparation by Gracious, Resistible ConvictionChapter 58: Effectual CallingChapter 59: RegenerationChapter 60: Conversion: Repentance and FaithChapter 61: JustificationChapter 62: AdoptionChapter 63: SanctificationChapter 64: Preservation and Perseverance Section 5C: The Spirit and the Experience of SalvationChapter 65: The Indwelling, Leading, and Filling of the SpiritChapter 66: Assurance of Salvation and the Spirit’s WitnessChapter 67: The Marks of Grace in Christian CharacterChapter 68: Introduction to Obedience to God’s LawChapter 69: Obedience to the First Four of the Ten CommandmentsChapter 70: Obedience to the Last Six of the Ten CommandmentsChapter 71: Godly Fear, Prayer, and Hope Part 6: The Doctrine of the Church Section 6A: The Church’s IdentityChapter 72: Introduction to the Doctrine of the ChurchChapter 73: Describing and Defining the ChurchChapter 74: Christ’s Church, with Its Attributes and MarksChapter 75: Membership in the Church Section 6B: The Church’s Authority and WorkChapter 76: Church GovernmentChapter 77: Elders and Ministers of the WordChapter 78: Deacons, Women in Office, and Duties to OfficersChapter 79: Churches in Relation to Families and Civil GovernmentChapter 80: The Work of the Church Section 6C: The Church’s Means of GraceChapter 81: The Means of Grace and the Ministry of the WordChapter 82: Baptism, Part 1: Why and WhatChapter 83: Baptism, Part 2: Who and HowChapter 84: The Lord’s SupperChapter 85: Prayer, Praise, Fellowship, and DisciplineChapter 86: The Reformation of the Church Part 7: The Doctrine of the Last Things Section 7A: Introduction and Special Issues in the Last ThingsChapter 87: Introduction to the Doctrine of the Last ThingsChapter 88: The Error of Prosperity TheologyChapter 89: Death and the AfterlifeChapter 90: Signs, the Man of Sin, and the Book of RevelationChapter 91: The Future of Israel and the Millennium Section 7B: The Glorious Hope of ChristChapter 92: The Coming of Christ in GloryChapter 93: The Resurrection of the Dead and the Day of JudgmentChapter 94: Eternal Punishment in HellChapter 95: Eternal Life with God Glossary of Theological TermsSelect List of TheologiansGuide to Further Reading in Reformed Systematic TheologyGeneral IndexScripture Index