Defense Of The Faith Or Christian Doctrine

In Defense of Doctrine is an apologetic for the ongoing, constructive theological task in Protestant and Evangelical traditions. It suggests that doctrinal development can be explained as a hermeneutical phenomenon and that insights from hermeneutical philosophy and the philosophy of language can aid theologians in constructing explanatory theses for particular theological problems associated with the facts of doctrinal development. Joining the recent call to theological interpretation of Scripture, Putman provides a constructive model that forwards a descriptive and normative pattern for reading Scripture and theological tradition together.

This clear and concise text helps readers grasp the doctrines of the Christian faith considered basic from the earliest days of Christianity. Ronald Heine, an internationally known expert on early Christian theology, developed this book from a course he teaches that has been refined through many years of classroom experience. Heine primarily uses the classical Christian doctrines of the Nicene Creed to guide students into the essentials of the faith. This broadly ecumenical work will interest students of church history or theology as well as adult Christian education classes in church settings. Sidebars identify major personalities and concepts, and each chapter concludes with discussion questions and suggestions for further reading.

Spirited defense of the objective reality of God is maintained in an interpretation of the impact of modernism on Christianity that is contrary to that advanced by Don Cupitt in The Sea of Faith.

The Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Faith is series of messages Dr. Torrey preached to his congregation which are basically a classic defense for the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. These sermons have already helped many through their delivery. Now the author hopes they will reach and help far more in the printed form. Inspiration or To What Extent is the Bible Inspired of God? The Christian Conception of God, or the God of the Bible as Distinguished from the God of Christian Science and the God of Modern Philosophy The Christian Conception of God—The Infinite Perfection and Unity of God The Deity of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ a Real Man The Personality of the Holy Spirit The Deity of the Holy Spirit and the Distinction Between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit The Atonement: God's Doctrine of the Atonement vs. Unitarian and Christian Science Doctrines of the Atonement The Distinctive Doctrine of Protestantism: Justification by Faith The New Birth Sanctification The Resurrection of the Body of Jesus and of Our Bodies The Devil Is There a Literal Hell? Is Future Punishment Everlasting?