Contours of Christian Theology
Accessible Introductions to Theology for Pastors and their Congregations
Embark on a journey into the heart of Christian theology with the Contours of Christian Theology series. Edited by Gerald L. Bray, these concise texts offer accessible introductory explorations of theology, designed to enrich the understanding of students, pastors, and theology lovers.
Including volumes on the doctrines of humanity, God, providence, the church, and more, these volumes introduce perennial questions and time-tested solutions while moving forward to explore contemporary issues and rework evangelical formulations of the faith.
What you'll find in Contours of Christian Theology volumes:
- Scripture-driven insights from trusted and respected scholars
- Relevant engagement not only with long-standing theological questions but also more contemporary discussions
- A thoughtful and accessible blend of exegesis, theological synthesis, and history to explore each topic
Praise for Books in the Series
"This series has been around for over a decade now and has established itself as providing learned yet accessible treatments of key topics in systematic theology. The authors are not only fine theological thinkers, they are also passionate churchmen with a love for God's people and a desire to see the church grow in her knowledge of grace. Each volume blends exegesis, theological synthesis and judicious dialogue with the history of theology to provide an excellent treatment of the chosen topic. Highly recommended for thoughtful Christians who want to deepen their knowledge of Christian theology."
—Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary
"Read everything in the IVP Contours of Theology series. Pure gold."
—Kevin DeYoung, senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan
"Sinclair Ferguson has done an extraordinary piece of work. This is the most comprehensive treatment of the person and work of the Holy Spirit from a Reformed perspective since Abraham Kuyper."
—R. C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries
About the Editor
Gerald L. Bray
Gerald L. Bray (PhD, La Sorbonne) is a professor at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and director of research for the Latimer Trust. He has written and edited a number of books on different theological subjects,including Galatians, Ephesians in the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series, Biblical Interpretation: Past and Present, The Doctrine of God, and Romans in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture series. A priestof the Church of England, Bray has also edited the post-Reformation Anglican canons.
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paperbackThe Church
Contours of Christian Theology
by Edmund P. Clowney
Edmund P. Clowney examines the doctrine of the church and offers insight on worship, mission, church and culture, church and state, church order and discipline, the ministry of women, baptism, the Lord's Supper, tongues and prophecy, signs and wonders. In the Contours of Christian Theology.
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paperbackThe Doctrine of God
Contours of Christian Theology
by Gerald Bray
In this substantial introduction to the nature and subject of God, Gerard Bray introduces readers to a theological understanding of the personal, trinitarian existence of God, engaging classical and contemporary theology along the way.
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paperbackThe Doctrine of Humanity
Contours of Christian Theology
by Charles Sherlock
Debates over race, gender, ethnicity, culture, social status, life-style, and sexual preference cloud our notions of universal "human nature" or "human condition." Charles Sherlock offers a timely and engaging look at what it means to be human—created in the image of God and re-created in the image of Christ.
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paperbackThe Holy Spirit
Contours of Christian Theology
by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Rooted in and driven by the story of the Spirit in creating and redemption, Sinclair Ferguson's study explores hard questions and offers insight and clarity, recovering who the Spirit is as much as what and how. This mature, Reformed reflection will summon respect and charity even from those who disagree.
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paperbackThe Last Things
Contours of Christian Theology
by David Höhne
In this final Contours of Christian Theology volume, David Höhne offers a trinitarian theological description of eschatology that is at once systematic, generated from the theological interpretation of Scripture, and yet sensitive to essential elements for Christian practice. His reading of the Bible is shaped by the gospel, informed by the history of Christian thought, and dedicated to serving the church.
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paperbackThe Person of Christ
Contours of Christian Theology
by Donald Macleod
In this valuable assessment of the panorama of issues that have shaped orthodox confessions of Christ through the centuries, Donald Macleod rearticulates the doctrine of Christ. Looking at recent and historical treatments of the person of Christ,Macleod clearly charts the pathway of Christian revelation, marking hazards old and new.
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paperbackThe Providence of God
Contours of Christian Theology
by Paul Helm
Paul Helm introduces the doctrine of divine providence--focusing on metaphysical and moral aspects and especially noting divine control, providence and evil, and the role of prayer. In the Contours of Christian Theology.
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paperbackThe Revelation of God
Contours of Christian Theology
by Peter Jensen
Peter Jensen examines the role of the Bible in divine revelation, beginning from biblical categories of the knowledge of God and the gospel. In the Contours of Christian Theology.
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paperbackThe Work of Christ
Contours of Christian Theology
by Robert Letham
Robert Letham explores the issues of Christ and the Word of God, the nature and theories of the atonement, and the cosmic and corporate dimensions of the mediatorial kingship of Christ. In the Contours of Christian Theology.
