Gregg R. Allison - Böcker

Quickly Find and Understand Key Theological TermsChristianity is a faith built upon the Word and understood through words, both written and spoken, handed down for centuries. But many of the terms used in both the Scriptures and theological writings are unfamiliar or misunderstood. For the Christian desiring a more clear and robust understanding of these terms, this book offers concise definitions of six hundred of the most significant words at the heart of the Christian faith, including terms related to:· doctrine (e.g., the atonement, the church)· biblical concepts (e.g., Messiah, Son of Man)· church practices (e.g., anointing of the sick, immersion)· philosophical concepts (e.g., a priori, compatibilism)· people (e.g., Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley)· councils (e.g., Councils of Nicea I and II, Council of Trent)· movements (e.g., Protestantism, Pentecostalism)· documents (e.g., the Chalcedonian Creed, Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy)· and moreStudents of the Bible, college and seminary students, and anyone who desires to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith will find this an indispensable resource.

50 essential doctrines, clearly and succinctly explained Christian doctrine must be confessed by the church, taught from generation to generation, and applied to daily life. In this volume theologian Gregg Allison unpacks fifty key doctrines of the Christian faith, including the foundational doctrines of● the nature and works of God● the Bible● God's created beings● Jesus● the Holy Spirit● salvation● the church● the end times● and moreAllison covers each doctrine in a clear, engaging way and provides guidance for how to accurately teach them. He also explains how the doctrines connect to daily life, because he believes that Christian doctrine is not only true belief but also true practice.This is an indispensable resource for anyone who desires to form believers in sound doctrine and transform lives for the glory of God.

In this balanced volume, Gregg Allison—an evangelical theologian and church historian—helps readers understand the nuances of Roman Catholic teaching. Walking through the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, Allison summarizes and assesses Catholic doctrine from the perspective of both Scripture and evangelical theology.Noting prominent similarities without glossing over key differences, this book will equip Christians on both sides of the ecclesiastical divide to fruitfully engage in honest dialogue with one another. Winsomely engages with and evaluates Roman Catholic theology and practice from the perspective of the Bible and evangelical theologySystematically walks through and responds to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, pointing out areas of agreement and disagreement with Protestant evangelicalsExplores the whole scope of Roman Catholic doctrine, including the church’s use of the creeds, distinction between nature and grace, sacramental theology, and understanding of meritOffers suggestions and insights related to evangelical engagement with Roman Catholicism

What comes to mind when you think of the word church?In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities (“mere ecclesiology”) and the ways that they diverge from one another (“more ecclesiology”). Through this systematic primer, you will come away knowing not only how various churches differ but also how they’re ultimately united as the body of Christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit. Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology seriesOffers clarity on what the church is and how it is to engage in the worldExplores the principle tenets of church polity held by most churches throughout historyAddresses several theological areas where churches differ, such as infant baptism and believer’s baptism; men and women in ministry; and spiritual gifts

We rarely give thought to our bodies until faced with a physical challenge or crisis. We have somehow internalized the unbiblical idea that the immaterial aspect of our being (our soul or spirit) is inherently good while the material aspect (our body) is at worst inherently evil and at best neutral--just a vehicle for our souls to get around. So we end up neglecting or disparaging our bodies, seeing them as holding us back from spiritual growth and longing for the day we will be free of them.But the thing is, we don't have bodies; we are our bodies. And God created us that way for a reason. With Scripture as his guide, theologian Gregg Allison presents a holistic theology of the human body from conception through eternity to equip us to address pressing contemporary issues related to our bodies, including how we express our sexuality, whether gender is inherent or constructed, the meaning of suffering, body image, end of life questions, and how to live as whole people in a fractured world.