Making Sense of Man and Sin: One of Seven Parts from Grudem's Systematic Theology (3) (Making Sense of Series)

With clear writing-technical terms kept to a minimum-and a contemporary approach, emphasizing how each doctrine should be understood and applied by present-day Christians, Making Sense of Man and Sin explores how mankind is distorted, but not lost, through sin and is renewed through redemption in Christ. Topics include but are not limited to the creation of male and female, including harmonious personal relationships, equality in personhood and importance, and difference in role and authority; equality and differences in the Trinity; the essential nature of man; and our inherited guilt and corruption because of Adam's sin. Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Man and Sin helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians. Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook's emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians. This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting. Part 3—Making Sense of Man and Sin—explores how mankind is distorted, but not lost, through sin and is renewed through redemption in Christ. Important Topics Include: The creation of male and female, including harmonious personal relationships, equality in personhood and importance, and difference in role and authority. Equality and differences in the Trinity. The essential nature of man. Our inherited guilt and corruption because of Adam's sin. Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Man and Sin helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians. Wayne Grudems Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theologyand with good reason. The textbooks emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians. This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology , making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting. Part 3 Making Sense of Man and Sin explores how mankind is distorted, but not lost, through sin and is renewed through redemption in Christ. Important Topics Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Man and Sin helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians. The Christian Church Has A Long Tradition Of Systematic Theology, That Is, Studying Theology And Doctrine Organized Around Fairly Standard Categories Such As The Word Of God, Redemption, And Jesus Christ. This Introduction To Systematic Theology Has Several Distinctive Features: - A Strong Emphasis On The Scriptural Basis For Each Doctrine And Teaching - Clear Writing, With Technical Terms Kept To A Minimum - A Contemporary Approach, Treating Subjects Of Special Interest To The Church Today - A Friendly Tone, Appealing To The Emotions And The Spirit As Well As The Intellect - Frequent Application To Life - Resources For Worship With Each Chapter - Bibliographies With Each Chapter That Cross-reference Subjects To A Wide Range Of Other Systematic Theologies. The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, of studying biblical teaching on centrally important doctrines such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. Wayne Grudem's bestselling Systematic Theology has several distinctive features:A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrineClear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimumA contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church todayA friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellectFrequent application to lifeResources for worship within each chapter Bibliographies in each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies. Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Man and Sin provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to life, and much more for the doctrine of Man Taken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers you bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Man and Sin provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in explanations, application to life, and much more for the doctrine of Man An introduction to theology that provides information on the scriptural basis for religious doctrines and their applications to the modern world Includes treatments of subjects of contemporary interest, such as baptism of the Spirit, spiritual gifts, and the ministry of women.