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REFORMED SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume One, Revelation and God; Volume Two, Man and Christ; Volume Three: Spirit & Salvation JOEL BEEKE & PAUL SMALLEY
The first volume in the Reformed Systematic Theology set of four projected volumes that draws on the historical theology of Reformed tradition, exploring the first two of eight central points of systematic theology—the doctrines of revelation and the character of God—with an accessible and comprehensive approach that is biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical.
"We believe that the experiential application of doctrine is paramount for doing good systematic theology. Systematic Theology should minister to the whole person," write Beeke and Smalley. "We hope that this work will help prepare God's servants to nurture spiritual knowledge and saving faith in God's people according to the riches of Christ. We aim not only to educate you as the reader, but also to edify you and to equip you to tell others the wonders of our God"
VOLUME ONE: REVELATION & GOD
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Abbreviations
Tables
Preface
Part 1: Prolegomena: Introduction to Theology and the Doctrine of Revelation
Analytical Outline: Prolegomena
Section A: Introduction to Theology
What Is Theology? Part 1: An Academic Discipline
What Is Theology? Part 2: A Spiritual Discipline
Who Does Theology? Where? When?
Which Theology Do We Do? Part 1: Christian, Catholic, Evangelical
Which Theology Do We Do? Part 2: Reformed: Historical, Confessional, Theological, and Hermeneutical Perspectives
Which Theology Do We Do? Part 3: Reformed: Polemical and Experiential Perspectives
Why Do We Do Theology?
How Do We Do Theology? Part 1: Spiritual Dynamics
How Do We Do Theology? Part 2: Academic Methods
Section B: The Doctrine of Revelation
Theological Fundamentals of Divine Revelation
General Revelation, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
General Revelation, Part 2: Philosophy and Science
General Revelation, Part 3: Natural Theology and Theistic Arguments
Excursus: Some Historical Perspective on Natural Theology and Theistic Proofs
Special Revelation: Biblical Teaching
Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 1: Romanism and Liberalism
Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 2: Liberalism’s Offspring
The Bible as the Word of God
The Properties of the Written Word, Part 1: Authority and Clarity
The Properties of the Written Word, Part 2: Necessity, Unity, and Efficacy
The Properties of the Written Word, Part 3: Inerrant Veracity
The Properties of the Written Word, Part 4: Objections to Inerrancy
The Properties of the Written Word, Part 5: Sufficiency
The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 1: Charismatic Continuationism
The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 2: Prophecy Today
Applied Revelation for Practical Fruit
Part 2: Theology Proper: The Doctrine of God
Analytical Outline: Theology Proper
Section A: The Doctrine of God’s Triune Glory
Introduction: The True Knowledge of God
Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 2: Theological Issues
The Name of “the Lord” (YHWH)
The Holiness of the Lord
Gods That Are Not God
God’s Spirituality
God’s Simplicity: “The Lord Our God Is One Lord”
God’s Infinity, Part 1: Incomprehensibility, Aseity, and Immensity
God’s Infinity, Part 2: Eternity: Infinity with Respect to Time
Excursus: Problems of Time and Eternity
God’s Immutability, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
God’s Immutability, Part 2: Theological Questions
God’s Knowledge, Part 1: Omniscience and Wisdom
God’s Knowledge, Part 2: Foreknowledge
God’s Sovereignty: An Introduction to Omnipotence
God’s Moral Excellence, Part 1: Goodness and Love
God’s Moral Excellence, Part 2: Truth and Righteousness
God’s Moral Excellence, Part 3: Jealousy, Impassibility, and Joy
God’s Moral Excellence, Part 4: Wrath and Compassion
The Trinity, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
The Trinity, Part 2: Historical Development
The Trinity, Part 3: Theological and Practical Considerations
Section B: The Doctrine of God’s Sovereign Purpose
The Decree of God: General Considerations
Predestination, Part 1: Election and Reprobation
Predestination, Part 2: Historical Development through Reformed Orthodoxy
Predestination, Part 3: Questions and Uses
God’s Providence, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
God’s Providence, Part 2: Problems and Applications
Section C: The Doctrine of Angels and Demons
The Holy Angels of God
Satan and the Demons
Bibliography
General Index
Scripture Index
The aim of systematic theology is to engage not only the head but also the heart and hands. Only recently has the church compartmentalized these aspects of life—separating the academic discipline of theology from the spiritual disciplines of faith and obedience. This multi-volume work brings together rigorous historical and theological scholarship with spiritual disciplines and practical insights—characterized by a simple, accessible, comprehensive, Reformed, and experiential approach.
In this volume, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley shift from the doctrine of God (theology proper) to the doctrine of humanity (anthropology) and the doctrine of Christ (Christology). This extensive reformed theology explores the Bible’s teaching about who we are and why we were created, as well as who Jesus is and why his divinity is essential to the Christian faith.
VOLUME TWO: MAN & CHRIST
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Part 3: Anthropology: The Doctrine of Man
Analytical Outline: Anthropology
Chapter 1: Introduction to Anthropology
Section A: The Doctrine of Creation
Chapter 2: The Creation of the World, Part 1: God the Creator
Chapter 3: The Creation of the World, Part 2: Historical and Theological Questions
Chapter 4: The Creation of the World, Part 3: Exegetical Questions
Chapter 5: The Creation of the World, Part 4: Scientific Questions
Section B: The Doctrine of Man’s Creation and Nature
Chapter 6: The Creation of Man by God
Chapter 7: The Controversy over the Historical Adam
Chapter 8: The Image of God, Part 1: Exegetical and Biblical Theology
Chapter 9: The Image of God, Part 2: Historical and Polemical Theology
Chapter 10: The Image of God, Part 3: Systematic and Practical Theology
Chapter 11: The Gender and Sexuality of Man
Chapter 12: The Constitution of Man, Part 1: Unity and Duality
Chapter 13: The Constitution of Man, Part 2: Body and Soul
Chapter 14: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Chapter 15: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 2: Historical and Systematic Theology
Chapter 16: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 3: Practical Implications
Section C: The Doctrine of Sin
Chapter 17: Introduction to the Doctrine of Sin
Chapter 18: The Fall of Man into Sin and Misery
Chapter 19: The State of Sin, Part 1: Historical Theology of Original Sin
Chapter 20: The State of Sin, Part 2: Universal Sin, Imputed Guilt, and Lack of Righteousness
Chapter 21: The State of Sin, Part 3: Total Depravity and Inability
Chapter 22: The Free Choice of the Will
Chapter 23: Actual Sins: The Diverse, Poisonous Fruit of Original Sin
Chapter 24: The Punishment of Sin by God
Chapter 25: Sin and the Believer
Chapter 26: Suffering and the Believer
Part 4: Christology: The Doctrine of Christ
Analytical Outline for Christology
Section A: The Doctrine of the Covenant of Grace
Chapter 27: Introduction to the Covenant of Grace
Chapter 28: Historical Perspectives on God’s Covenants
Chapter 29: The Perpetual Continuity of God’s Gospel
Chapter 30: The Eternal Covenant with God’s Son and Those in Union with Him
Chapter 31: The Diverse Administrations of God’s Covenant of Grace, Part 1: Noah, Abraham, and Moses
Chapter 32: The Diverse Administrations of the Covenant of Grace, Part 2: David and the New Covenant
Chapter 33: The Essential Unity of God’s Covenant of Grace
Chapter 34: The Abiding Duty to Obey God’s Moral Law
Chapter 35: The Church’s Union with Her Covenant God through Faith
Section B: The Doctrine of the Person of Christ
Chapter 36: Introduction to the Study of Christ’s Person and Work
Chapter 37: The Names of Christ
Chapter 38: The Deity of Christ
Chapter 39: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 1: The Coming of the Incarnate Son
Chapter 40: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 2: Humanity and Relations
Chapter 41: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 3: Historical Development of Orthodox Christology
Chapter 42: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 4: Theological Questions and Practical Applications
Section C: The Doctrine of the Work of Christ
Chapter 43: The Threefold Office of the One Mediator
Chapter 44: The Two States of Our Prophet, Priest, and King
Excursus: He Descended into Hell
Chapter 45: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 1: Introduction and Typology
Chapter 46: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 2: Revelation by the Word
Chapter 47: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 3: Illumination for His Prophetic People
Chapter 48: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 1: Introduction to Christ’s Priestly Office
Chapter 49: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 2: Penal Substitution for the Satisfaction of God’s Justice
Chapter 50: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 3: Christ’s Sacrificial Obedience
Chapter 51: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 4: The Perfections of Christ’s Sacrificial Accomplishment
Chapter 52: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 5: Intercession for a Priestly People
Chapter 53: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 1: Introduction, Victory, and Triumph
Chapter 54: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 2: Power, Grace, and Glory
Chapter 55: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 3: Christ’s Kingly People
Chapter 56: Practical Conclusion to Christology: The Centrality of Christ
VOLUME THREE: THE SPIRIT & SALVATION
Part 5: Pneumatology and Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Applied by the Holy Spirit
Analytic Outline: Pneumatology and Soteriology
Section A: The Holy Spirit and the History of Salvation (Historia Salutis)
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit in Creation and Common Grace
Chapter 3: The Spirit of God with Old Covenant Israel
Chapter 4: The Spirit and God the Son Incarnate
Chapter 5: Pentecost and Paraclete: Baptized with the Spirit
Chapter 6: The Gifts of the Spirit in the Church
Chapter 7: The Signs and Wonders of the Spirit
Chapter 8: The Holy Spirit and the New Creation
Section B: The Holy Spirit and the Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)
Chapter 9: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 1: Biblical Themes
Chapter 10: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 2: Theological and Practical Considerations
Chapter 11: The Order of the Application of Salvation
Chapter 12: General Calling, Part 1: The Free Offer of the Gospel
Chapter 13: General Calling, Part 2: Preparatory Grace and the Spirit of Conviction
Chapter 14: General Calling, Part 3: Resisting, Testing, and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Chapter 15: Effectual Calling, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Chapter 16: Effectual Calling, Part 2: Theological Controversy
Chapter 17: Regeneration, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Chapter 18: Regeneration, Part 2: Theological Questions and Practical Application
Chapter 19: Conversion, Part 1: Repentance unto Life
Chapter 20: Conversion, Part 2: Faith in Jesus Christ
Chapter 21: Conversion, Part 3: The Exercise and Necessity of Faith
Chapter 22: Justification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Chapter 23: Justification, Part 2: Historical and Polemical Theology (Reformation)
Chapter 24: Justification, Part 3: Historical and Polemical Theology (Modern)
Chapter 25: Adoption, Part 1: Biblical Theology
Chapter 26: Adoption, Part 2: Systematic and Practical Considerations
Chapter 27: Sanctification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching
Chapter 28: Sanctification, Part 2: Theological Controversies
Chapter 29: Sanctification, Part 3: Practical Applications
Chapter 30: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 1: Biblical Promises and Warnings
Chapter 31: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 2: Resting and Running
Section C: The Holy Spirit and the Experience of Salvation (Experientia Salutis)
Chapter 32: The Indwelling, Leading, and Filling of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 33: Assurance of Salvation, Part 1: A Balanced, Biblical, Reformed Approach
Chapter 34: Assurance of Salvation, Part 2: The Sealing, Earnest, Witness, and Firstfruits of the Spirit
Chapter 35: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 1: The Beatitudes
Chapter 36: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 2: The Fruit of the Spirit
Chapter 37: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 1: Introduction and the First Two Commandments
Chapter 38: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 2: The Third and Fourth Commandments
Chapter 39: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 3: The Fifth through Seventh Commandments
Chapter 40: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 4: The Eighth through Tenth Commandments and Conclusion
Chapter 41: The Fear of the Lord, Self-Denial, Sober Watchfulness, and Recovery from Backsliding
Chapter 42: Prayer and the Hope of Glorification
ENDORSEMENTS
“‘Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!’ This expression of praise from Paul’s great doxology is a fitting response to reading this wonderful work of doctrine and devotion. Though the Reformed faith is often caricatured as merely intellectual, this work demonstrates that Reformed theology is also profoundly experiential, as no chapter fails to move from theology to doxology. This resource will instruct the mind and inflame the heart.” - John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; President, The Master’s University and Seminary
“Joel Beeke is a rare gift to the church, a noted Christian leader who combines the skills of a learned theologian, master teacher, noted historian, and yet also a caring pastor. Joined by Paul Smalley, this first volume of Reformed Systematic Theology, focusing upon revelation and God, is a virtual gold mine of biblical doctrine that is systematically arranged, carefully analyzed, historically scrutinized, and pastorally applied. I am not aware of another book quite like this invaluable work. This theological treasury is certain to become a timeless standard for years to come.” -Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries; Professor of Preaching, The Master’s Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries
“Already the most prolific Reformed author of his generation, Joel Beeke (helped by his theological Barnabas, Paul Smalley) now harvests the fruit of a lifetime of study, reflection, teaching, and writing in this impressive magnum opus. Throughout the centuries, theologians have debated whether systematic theology is an intellectual or practical discipline. Reformed Systematic Theology rightly treats it as both, for the Great Theologian of the church underlined that we cannot love the Lord our God with our mind unless we also love him with heart, soul, and strength. Thus, in these pages, doctrine leads to doxology and also to further enquiry. Each locus is expounded biblically, is understood ‘together with all the saints,’ and leads to practical implications and applications, with psalms, hymns of praise, and probing questions for further reflection. This is catechesis at its best, in the great tradition of Augustine, Anselm, and Calvin, where ‘faith seeks understanding’ and leads to worship and obedience. Here is a major contribution to the education of theological students, but also a work for preachers to have close by as a constant go-to resource, and indeed for every Christian family to own and frequently consult. While today it may seem that ‘of the making of systematic theologies there is no end,’ Reformed Systematic Theology makes a distinctive, deeply engaging, and welcome contribution and deserves a place of honor. Many will be grateful to Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley for giving this immensely valuable gift to the twenty-first-century church.” - Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries
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