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Christian faith : dogmatics in outline /

At the beginning of Christian Faith, B.A. Gerrish reminds us that dogmatics involves critical transmission of the Christian heritage. The dogmatic theologian must interpret and assess the traditional beliefs of the church while also considering the new and changing conditions in which that tradition...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gerrish, B. A. (Brian Albert), 1931-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2015]
Edición:First edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction: dogmatics as a field of inquiry. Subject matter of dogmatics
  • Definition of dogmatics
  • Method of dogmatics
  • Part 1. Creation: theism as the presupposition of Christian faith. The world as creation
  • God as creator
  • Humanity as created
  • Part II. Redemption: the distinctive affirmations of Christian faith. Division 1: Christ and the Christian. Estrangement
  • God and evil
  • The covenant (I): revelation
  • The work of the redeemer
  • The person of the redeemer
  • Living by faith (I): reconciliation
  • Living by faith (II): renewal
  • Division 2: The Spirit and the church. The covenant (II): election
  • The Spirit and the body of Christ
  • The church's ministry
  • Faith and order
  • Baptism: sign of new birth
  • The Lord's Supper: sign of new life
  • Conclusion. The Trinity
  • The end.