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 Table of Contents

APOLOGETICS	HISTORICAL THEOLOGY
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY	PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY
CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY	SYSTEMATIC AND GENERAL THEOLOGY
DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, AND COLLECTIONS	THEOLOGICAL JOURNALS
ETHICS

 

THEOLOGICAL JOURNALS      Back to Index

   Annual of the Society of Christian Ethics

    Asbury Theological Journal

    Bibliotheca Sacra

*  Christian Scholar's Review

    Church History

    Concordia Theological Quarterly

    Criswell Theological Review

    Dialog

    Drew Gateway

    Ethics

    Evangelical Journal

*  Evangelical Quarterly

    Expository Times

    Faith and Philosophy

    Fides et Historia

    Grace Theological Journal

    Harvard Theological Review

    Heythrop Journal

    Interpretation

    Journal of the American Academy of Religion

*  Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

    Journal of Religion

    Journal of Religious Ethics

    Journal of Theological Studies

    Modern Theology

    Neue Zeitschrift für Systematische Theologie und Religionsphilosophie

*  Philosophia Christi (Journal of the Evangelical Philosophical Society)

    Princeton Seminary Bulletin

    Perspectives in Religious Studies

    Religious and Theological Abstracts

    Review and Expositor

    Scottish Journal of Theology

    Studies in Christian Ethics

    Studies in Religion

*  Themelios

    Theological Studies

    Theologische Zeitschrift

    Theology

    Theology Today

    Trinity Journal

    Westminster Theological Journal
 

DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, AND COLLECTIONS        Back to Index

**    Angeles, Peter A. The HarperCollins Dictionary of Philosophy. 2nd ed. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.

An excellent, inexpensive handbook to the most important philosophical terms.

**    Cross, Frank L. and Elizabeth A. Livingstone. The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.

Widely recognized as the most authoritative dictionary on the Christian church.

        Eliade, Mircea, ed. The Encyclopedia of Religion. 16 vols. New York: MacMillan, 1986.

**    Elwell, Walter, ed. Dictionary of Evangelical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1984.

        Erickson, Millard J, ed. Readings in Theology. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1973-79.

        ________. Concise Dictionary of Christian Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.

**    Ferguson, Sinclair B., David F. Wright, and J.I. Packer, eds. New Dictionary of Theology. Downers Grove/Leicester: InterVarsity, 1988.

        Harrison, Everett F., ed. Baker's Dictionary of Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1960.

*      Harvey, Van A. A Handbook of Theological Terms. New York: Macmillan, 1964.

*      Hastings, James, ed. Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics. 12 vols. New York: Scribners, 1908-27.

        Hexham, Irving. Concise Dictionary of Religion. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1993.

*      Kittel, Gerhard, Gerhard Friedrich, and Ronald Pitkin. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament. 10 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1964-1976.

        McGrath, Alister E., ed. The Christian Theology Reader. Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell, 1995.

**    McKim, Donald K. Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996.

        Muller, Richard A. Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms. Grand Rapids: Bakers, 1985.

**    Musser, Donald W. and Joseph L. Price, eds. A New Handbook of Christian Theology. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992.

        Packer, James I., ed. The Best in Theology. Several volumes. Carol Stream: Christianity Today, 1987-.

        Rahner, Karl, ed. Encyclopedia of Theology: The Concise Sacramentum Mundi. New York: Seabury, 1975.

*      Reese, William L. Dictionary of Philosophy and Religion. Atlantic Highlands: Humanities, 1980.

        Richardson, Alan, ed. A Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1969.

**    Richardson, Alan, and John Bowden, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1983.

**    Taylor, Richard S., ed. Beacon Dictionary of Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1983.

SYSTEMATIC AND GENERAL THEOLOGY      Back to Index

        Arminius, James. The Works of James Arminius. 3 vols. Trans. by James and William Nichols. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986.

        Aulen, Gustaf. The Faith of the Christian Church. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1960.

        Barth, Karl. Church Dogmatics. 4 vols. Edinburgh: Clark, 1936-1977.

Extremely influential. Neo-orthodox.

*      Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1949.

        Berkouwer, G.C. Studies in Dogmatics. 14 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952-76.

Evangelical and Reformed.

        _______. A Theology of Word and Spirit: Authority and Method in Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1992.

The first in a proposed 7-volume systematic theology.

        Brunner, Emil. Dogmatics. 3 vols. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1949-60.

Neo-orthodox.

*      Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. 2 vols. Edited by J.T. McNeill. Trans. by F.L. Battles. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960. The standard edition of the Institutes.

*      Carter, Charles, ed. A Contemporary Wesleyan Theology. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.

        Chafer, L.S. Systematic Theology. 8 vols. Dallas: Dallas Seminary Press, 1947-48.

        Chopp, Rebecca S., and Mark L. Taylor, eds. Reconstructing Christian Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1994.

        Cone, James H. A Black Theology of Liberation. 2nd ed. Maryknoll: Orbis, 1986.

**    Cottrell, Jack. What the Bible Says About God the Creator;... God the Ruler;... God the Redeemer. 3 vols. Joplin, MO: College Press, 1983-1987.

        Dabney, Robert L. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1972.

*      Davis, John Jefferson. Foundations of Evangelical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1984.

*      ________. Theology Primer. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981.

*      ________, ed. The Necessity of Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1978.

        DeWolf, L.H. A Theology of the Living Church. New York: Harper, 1953.

*      Dunning, H. Ray. Grace, Faith and Holiness: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1988.

**    Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

        Fackre, Gabriel. Ecumenical Faith in Evangelical Perspective. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993.

*      Finger, Thomas N. Christian Theology: An Eschatological Approach. 2 vols. of projected three volume set. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1985; Scottsdale, PA: Herald, 1989.

        Finney, Charles G. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Oberlin: Goodrich, 1887. (Abridged edition is Finney's Systematic Theology, ed. J.H. Fairchild. [Minneapolis: Bethany, 1976]).

        Garrett, James L. Systematic Theology: Biblical, Historical, and Evangelical. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990.

*      Grenz, Stanley J. Theology for the Community of God. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994.

        Grenz, Stanley J. and Roger E. Olson. Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1996.

        Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.

*      Henry, Carl F.H. God, Revelation and Authority. 6 vols. Waco: Word, 1976-83.

Highly influential American evangelical theologian in 1960's and 1970's.

        Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975.

**    House, H. Wayne. Charts of Christian Theology and Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

        Kaufman, G.D. Systematic Theology: A Historicist Perspective. New York: Scribners, 1968.

        Jensen, Robert W. Systematic Theology, Volume I: The Triune God. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997.

Jensen's outline differs from both the standard Catholic and Protestant approaches, in that he includes Christology, pneumatology, the historical Jesus, atonement and resurrection within the doctrine of God.  An ecumenical approach.

        Johnson, Alan F., and Robert E. Webber. What Christians Believe. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989.

**    Lewis, Gordon R., and Bruce A. Demarest. Integrative Theology. 3 vols. in one. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987-94.

        Macquarrie, John. Principles of Christian Theology. New York: Scribners, 1966.

        McBrien, Richard P. Catholicism. Rev. ed. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1994.

        McGrath, Alister E. Christian Theology: An Introduction. Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell, 1997.

*      Miley, John. Systematic Theology. 2 vols. New York: Eaton and Mains, 1892. Reprint. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1989.

Standard Wesleyan work.

Left-of-center Southern Baptist.

Lutheran.

*      Noll, Mark A., and David F. Wells, eds. Christian Faith and Practice in the Modern World. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988.

*      Oden, Thomas C. Systematic Theology. 3 vols. (The Living God, The Word of Life, Life in the Spirit). San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1987-1992.

**    Outler, Albert C., ed. John Wesley. New York: Oxford University Press, 1964.

Best one-volume edition of Wesley's writings.

        Pieper, Franz. Christian Dogmatics. 4 vols. St. Louis: Concordia, 1950-57.

Lutheran.

Major Roman Catholic theologian.

*      Ryrie, Charles C. Basic Theology. Wheaton: Victor, 1986.

Traditional dispensational approach.

        Schleiermacher, Friedrich. The Christian Faith. 2 vols. New York: Harper & Row, 1963.

        Shedd, W.G.T. Dogmatic Theology. 3 vols. New York: Scribners, 1888-1894.

*      Schults, F. LeRon. The Postfoundationalist Task of Theology: Wolfhart Pannenberg and the New Theological Rationality. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.

The first comprehensive summary and interpretation of the post-foundationalist model of theological rationality, followed by a very careful and useful interpretation of Pannenberg's theological method.  Not suitable for reading during a Vikings game!

Classic Baptist work.

*      Thiessen, H.C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Revised by V.D. Doerksen. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979.

        Thorson, Donald A.D. The Wesleyan Quadrilateral: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience as a Model of Evangelical Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990.

        Tillich, Paul. Systematic Theology. 3 vols. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1951-63.

        Warfield, B.B. Biblical and Theological Studies. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1952.

        Wesley, John. The Bicentennial Edition of the Works of John Wesley. 35 vols. projected. Editor in chief Frank Baker. Nashville: Abingdon, 1984 - (Volumes 7, 11, 25, and 26 originally appeared as The Oxford Edition of the Works of John Wesley. Oxford: Clarendon, 1975-83).

The standard critical edition of Wesley's writings.

        Wiley, H. Orton. Christian Theology. 3 vols. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 1960.

*      Williams, J. Rodman. Renewal Theology. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988-1992.

A major charismatic systematic theology.

BIBLICAL THEOLOGY      Back to Index

        Bultmann, Rudolf. Theology of the New Testament. Two vols. in one. Translated by K. Grobel. New York: Scribners, 1951, 1955.

Demythologizing, neo-orthodox approach.

        Dodd, C.H. The Apostolic Preaching and Its Development. New York: Harper, 1939.

        Dunn, James D.G. Unity and Diversity in the New Testament. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Trinity, 1990.

        Elwell, Walter A., ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.

 Valuable reference work.

**    Fuller, Daniel P. The Unity of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

*      _______. Gospel and Law. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980.

**    Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1980.

        Hasel, Gerhard F. New Testament Theology: Basic Issues in the Current Debate. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

        Hasel, Gerhard F. Old Testament Theology: Basic Issues in the Current Debate. 4th ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

**    Kaiser, Walter. Toward an Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1977.

**    Ladd, George Eldon. A Theology of the New Testament. Rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993.

        Martens, Elmer A. God's Design: A Focus on Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981.

*      McComiskey, Thomas E. The Covenants of Promise. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1985.

        Ollenburger, Ben C., Elmer A. Martens, Gerhard F. Hasel, eds. The Flowering of Old Testament Theology. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1992.

        Payne, J. Barton. A Theology of the Older Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1964.

        Schlatter, Adolf. The Nature of New Testament Theology. Naperville: Allenson, 1973.

*      VanGemeren, Willem. The Progress of Redemption. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.

        Vos, Geerhardus. Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1948.

        Zuck, Roy B., ed. A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament. Chicago: Moody, 1991.

PHILOSOPHICAL THEOLOGY      Back to Index

**    Allen, Diogenes. Philosophy for Understanding Theology. Atlanta: John Knox, 1985.

        Brown, Colin. Miracles and the Critical Mind. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1984.

*      Carnell, E.J. A Philosophy of the Christian Religion. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.

**    Geisler, Norman L., and Winfried Corduan. Philosophy of Religion. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1988.

**    Geisler, Norman L., and Ronald M. Brooks. Come Let Us Reason: An Introduction to Logical Thinking. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1990.

        Hauerwas, Stanley, Nancey Murphy, and Mark Nation, eds. Theology Without Foundations: Religious Practice and the Future of Theological Truth. Nashville: Abingdon, 1994.

**    Morris, Thomas V. Our Idea of God: An Introduction to Philosophical Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1991.

        Murphy, Nancey. Beyond Liberalism and Fundamentalism: How Modern and Postmodern Philosophy Set the Theological Agenda. Valley Forge, PA: Trinity Press, 1996.

        ________. Reasoning and Rhetoric in Religion. Valley Forge: Trinity Press, 1994.

        ________. Theology in the Age of Scientific Reasoning. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1990.

        Nash, Ronald H. The Word of God and the Mind of Man. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

*      Peterson, Michael, et al. Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991.

        Tennant, F.R. Philosophical Theology. 2 vols. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1969.

HISTORICAL THEOLOGY      Back to Index

        Berkhof, Louis. A History of Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Banner of Truth, 1937.

*      Bromiley, Geoffrey. Historical Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

*      Brown, Harold O.J. Heresies. Garden City: Doubleday, 1984.

*      Cunliffe-Jones, Hubert, ed. A History of Christian Doctrine. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1978.

        George, Timothy, and David S. Dockery, eds. Baptist Theologians. Nashville: Broadman, 1990.

**    Gonzales, Justo. A History of Christian Thought. 3 vols. Nashville: Abingdon, 1987.

**    Olson, Roger E. The Story of Christian Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1999.

        Pelikan, Jaroslav. The Christian Tradition. 5 vols. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1971-1989.

        Placher, William C. A History of Christian Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1983.

        ________. Readings in the History of Christian Theology, Vol. 1: From Its Beginnings to the Eve of the Reformation. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1988.

        Ramsey, Boniface. Beginning to Read the Fathers. New York: Paulist Press, 1985.

        Richardson, Cyril C., trans. and ed. Early Christian Fathers. New York: Macmillan, 1970.

CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY      Back to Index

        Bauman, Michael. Roundtable: Conversations with European Theologians. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1990.

        Chopp, Rebecca S. and Mark Lewis Taylor, eds. Reconstructing Christian Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1994.

Evaluates and rebuilds several theological and ethical foundations; by mostly non-evangelical authors.

Original essays by leading contemporary theologians on the state of theology today.

*      Elwell, Walter A. Handbook of Evangelical Theologians. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

*      Ferm, Deane W. Contemporary American Theologians. Revised. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990.

        Grenz, Stanley J. Revisioning Evangelical Theology: A Fresh Agenda for the 21st Century. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1993.

**    Grenz, Stanley J., and Roger E. Olsen. 20th Century Theology: God and the World in a Transitional Age. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1992.

**    Gundry, Stanley, and Alan F. Johnson, eds. Tensions in Contemporary Theology. Revision. Chicago: Moody, 1979.

        Halverson, Marvin, and Arthur A. Cohen, eds. A Handbook of Christian Theology. Cleveland: Collins, 1958.

        Hordern, William E. A Layman's Guide to Protestant Theology. Revised. New York: Macmillan, 1968.

        Kantzer, Kenneth S., and Carl F.H. Henry, eds. Evangelical Affirmations. Grand Rapids: Academie, 1990.

*      Kliever, Lonnie D. The Shattered Spectrum: A Survey of Contemporary Theology. Atlanta: John Knox, 1981.

        LaCugna, Catherine Mowry, ed. Freeing Theology: The Essentials of Theology in Feminist Perspective. San Francisco: Harper, 1993.

Women, Roman Catholic authors reconsider the basic categories of theology with feminist concerns in view.

*      Marty, Martin E., and Dean C. Peerman, eds. A Handbook of Christian Theologians. Enlarged ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1984.

        McGrath, Alister A. A Passion for Truth: The Intellectual Coherence of Evangelicalism. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1996.

        Phillips, Timothy R. and Dennis L. Okholm, eds. The Nature of Confession: Evangelicals and Liberals in Conversation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1996.

*      Pinnock, Clark H. Tracking the Maze: An Evangelical Perspective on Modern Theology. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990.

        _______. Theological Crossfire: An Evangelical-Liberal Debate. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990.

        Ramm, Bernard. A Handbook of Contemporary Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1966.

*      Wall, James M. and David Heim, eds. How My Mind Has Changed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

*      Wells, David F. The Search for Salvation. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1978.

APOLOGETICS      Back to Index

*      Boyd, Gregory A. and Edward K. Boyd. Letters from a Skeptic. Wheaton: Victor, 1994.

*      Bush, L. Russ, ed. Classical Readings in Christian Apologetics. A.D. 100-1800. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.

*      Carnell, Edward John. An Introduction to Christian Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1948.

*      Chapman, Colin. The Case for Christianity. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1981.

**    Clark, David K. Dialogical Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

*      Clark, David K., and Norman L. Geisler. Apologetics in the New Age: A Christian Critique of Pantheism. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1990.

*      Craig, William Lane. Apologetics: An Introduction. Chicago: Moody, 1984.

*      Dyrness, William. Christian Apologetics in a World Community. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1983.

**    Geisler, Norman L. Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999.

**               . Christian Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1976.

*      Kreeft, Peter and Ronald K. Tacelli. Handbook of Christian Apologetics: Hundreds of Answers to Crucial Questions. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1994.

        Lewis, C.S. Miracles. New York: Macmillan, 1947.

        Mayers, Ronald B. Both/And: A Balanced Apologetic. Chicago: Moody, 1984.

        Miethe, Terry L. Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? The Resurrection Debate. (between Gary Habermas and Antony Flew). San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1987.

        Miethe, Terry L., and Antony G. N. Flew. Does God Exist? A Believer and an Atheist Debate. San Francisco: Harper, 1991.

**    Moreland, J.P. Scaling the Secular City: A Defense of Christianity. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1987.

*      Moreland, J.P., and Kai Nielson. Does God Exist: The Great Debate. Nashville: Nelson, 1990.

        Phillips, Timothy R. and Dennis L. Okholm, eds. Christian Apologetics in the Postmodern World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1995.

*      Pinnock, Clark H. A Case for Faith. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1980. Formerly Reason Enough (InterVarsity).

        Sproul, R.D., John Gerstner, and Arthur Lindsley. Classical Apologetics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.

        Van Til, Cornelius. The Defense of the Faith. Revised. Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1967.

ETHICS      Back to Index

*      Adeney, Bernard T. Strange Virtues: Ethics in a Multicultural World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1995.

**    Atkinson, David, et al, eds. New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1995.

*      Beach, Waldo, and H. Richard Niebuhr. Christian Ethics: Sources of the Living Tradition. Revised. New York: John Wiley, 1973.

        Bloesch, Donald G. Freedom for Obedience. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1987.

**    Childress, James F., and John Macquarrie, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Christian Ethics. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1986.

**    Clark, David K. and Robert V. Rakestraw, eds. Readings in Christian Ethics. 2 Vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994, 1996.

**    Davis, John Jefferson. Evangelical Ethics. Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1985.

        Duncan, A.S., G.R. Dunstan, and R.B. Welbourn, eds. Dictionary of Medical Ethics. Revised. New York: Crossroad, 1981.

**    Feinberg, John S. and Paul D. Feinberg. Ethics for a Brave New World. Wheaton: Crossway, 1993.

*      Geisler, Norman L. Christian Ethics: Options and Issues. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1989.

*      Harrision, R.K., ed. Encyclopedia of Biblical and Christian Ethics. Revised. Nashville: Nelson, 1992.

**    Henry, Carl F.H., ed. Baker's Dictionary of Christian Ethics. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1973.

*      Holmes, Arthur. Ethics: Approaching Moral Decisions. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1984.

*      Hughes, Philip E. Christian Ethics in Secular Society. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1983.

*      Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Toward Old Testament Ethics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983.

        LaCugna, Catherine Mowry, ed. Freeing Theology: The Essentials of Theology in Feminist Perspective. San Francisco: Harper, 1993. (Chapter 9, "Feminism and Christian Ethics: Moral Theology," by Lisa Sowle Cahill.)

 A helpful overview of contemporary issues in Roman Catholic moral theology.

*      Long, Edward LeRoy, Jr. A Survey of Christian Ethics. New York: Oxford University Press, 1967.

*      _________. A Survey of Recent Christian Ethics. New York: Oxford University Press, 1982.

*      Longenecker, Richard N. New Testament Social Ethics for Today. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1984.

        McClendon, James W., Jr. Systematic Theology, Vol 1: Ethics. Nashville: Abingdon, 1986.

        McQuilken, J. Robertson. An Introduction to Biblical Ethics. Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1989.

*      Mott, Stephen. Biblical Ethics and Social Change. New York: Oxford University Press, 1982.

*      Murphy, Nancey C. and George F.R. Ellis. On the Moral Nature of the Universe: Theology, Cosmology, and Ethics. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996.

*      Murray, John. Principles of Conduct. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.

        Rae, Scott B. Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.

        Ramsey, Paul. Basic Christian Ethics. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1950.

        Smedes, Lewis B. Mere Morality. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.

        Stoeckle, Bernhard, ed. Concise Dictionary of Christian Ethics. New York: Seabury, 1979.

*      Stott, John. Decisive Issues Facing Christians Today, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Revell, 1990.

THEOLOGICAL CATEGORIES      Back to Index

Doctrine of God      Back to Index

        Augustinus, Aurelius. The Trinity. Washington: Catholic University of America, 1963.

A translation of St. Augustine's fifteen books on the trinity.  Part of the Fathers of the Church series. Translated by Stephen McKenna, C.S.S.R.

The author investigates "...the relations of God to the soul..." through an assessment of a number of competing views including those of Karl Barth and Emil Brunner as well as the doctrines of Cartesianism and Kantianism.

Argues that the Christian God desires a "responsive relationship" with His creatures.  With an emphasis on divine omniscience, theodicy, and petitionary prayer.

Contributors John Feinberg, Norman Geisler, Bruce Reichenbach, and Clark Pinnock offer their individual perspectives while critiquing the other views presented.

A translation of the second volume of Dr. Bavinck's four-volume Gereformeerde Dogmatiek. From the Reformed perspective.

*      Boyd, Gregory A. Oneness Pentecostals and the Trinity: A World-wide Movement Assessed by a Former Oneness Pentecostal. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.

Discusses the identities and relationships of the persons of the trinity in light of the author's experiences with Oneness Pentecostals' anti-trinitarian ideals.  A strong refutation of modalism.

A compelling introduction to the nature and subject of God.  Written from a Reformed perspective.

Christian scientists debate such issues as the age of the earth and the origins of humanity.

Provides a detailed survey of the history of modern pluralism and the work of significant religious pluralists and inclusivists as well as discussing the role of Christians and the Church in a pluralistic culture.  Argues that Christ is the only way to salvation.  A valuable resource.

        Charnock, Stephen. The Existence and Attributes of God. Evansville: Sovereign Grace, 1958.

A classical, Puritan study addressing such attributes as the immutability, wisdom, and dominion of God.  Originally published in 1797.

        Davis, Stephen T. Logic and the Nature of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1983.

Discusses such attributes of God as onmiscience, immutability, and benevolence.

A study of the content and implications of the Christian doctrine of creation, primarily from the perspective of historical theology.

Explores the history of Christian thinking on the problem of evil.  Critiques Augustinian and Irenaean theodicies before offering his own views.

Focuses on the doctrine of God through an exploration of God in certain relationships: God to the gods, God to humanity, God to history, and God to the future.

An examination of the theological, historical, and liturgical factors in the fourth century that led to the formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity.  With an emphasis on the relational aspects of the trinity and their application in Christian life.

Presents a series of "systematic contributions to theology" on a variety of trinitarian topics.

A philosophical approach.  Includes chapters on omnipotence, omniscience, eternity, and simplicity among others.

Various essays including "The Reality of God," "Myth and Truth," and "The Promise of Faith."

*      Packer, James I. Knowing God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1973.

An evangelical Christian classic on knowing and relating to God.

An excellent introduction to the interaction of theology and metaphysics in the last two thousand years.

Offers a contemporary response to the problem of evil.  One of the very best on the topic.

Urges a reconsideration of classical doctrines, arguing that God, known through Christ, desires a "responsive relationship with humanity." A highly controversial book within evangelicalism.

The author suggests that we can know God by examining what He takes pleasure in: in his own triune nature and work and in our human responses to him.  An interesting approach.

Discusses a variety of God's attributes including self-sufficiency, immutability, onmipotence, and sovereignty.

Analyzes radical feminist metaphors for God.

A sequel to his Christ and the Bible, the author addresses the problem of evil through a study of the goodness of God.

A biblical, theological, and philosophical critique of freewill theism, focusing on the recent work of Clark Pinnock.  From a Reformed perspective.

Identifies eleven issues from Genesis 1-9 such as chronology, evolution, and capital punishment.  Includes contributions by twenty-two scholars, with opposing views on each question.

        Baillie, John. The Idea of Revelation in Recent Thought. New York: Columbia University Press, 1956.

An extensive review of the concept of divine revelation.

Contains a series of Croall Lectures given by the author in Edinburgh in November 1970 on the subject of biblical authority and its role in contemporary scholarship.

Examines the concept of general revelation and the legitimacy of the distinction between general and special revelation.  A classic study.

Includes chapters on the certainty of Scripture, its reliability, clarity, and sufficiency.

Addresses questions of revelation, biblical authority and hermeneutics.  While holding to a mostly orthodox, evangelical position, Bloesch engages contemporary philosophical and theological trends with honesty and clarity.

Neo-orthodox author seeks to present a "genuinely Biblical understanding of revelation."

A valuable collection of essays devoted to a comprehensive defense of biblical authority.  With contributions by Carson, Roger Nicole, J.I. Packer, et al.

Though accepting the Bible as God's authoritative word the author argues that it does err.

Rejects the doctrine of inerrancy, claiming instead that the Bible is infallible.

An indepth review of the epistemological foundations of Christian thought.

An excellent examination of the nature of Biblical authority as it relates to individual inspiration and prophecy, corporate experience, and historical authority.

A detailed analysis based on the Gospel record.

One of a series of books sponsored by the International Council of Biblical Inerrancy. This volume includes essays by leading evangelical scholars including Walter C. Kaiser, J.I. Packer, Norman Geisler, and R.C. Sproul. A strong defense of the doctrine of inerrancy.

A worthwhile study by an evangelical Old Testament scholar.

Contributors include G. C. Berkouwer, F.F. Bruce, Frank E. Gaebelein, Roger Nicole,  James I. Packer, et al.

Hodge's and Warfield's seminal defense of Scriptural inerrancy and inspiration. First published in the 1881 edition of the Princeton Review.

Explores the question of canonicity, arguing that the Bible is a "covenantal document" and the biblical canon should be seen as "treaty-canon."

A controversial evaluation of traditional evangelical views on inerrancy.  Argues for absolute inerrancy in light of opposing arguments for "limited inerrancy."

Continues the discussion begun in The Battle for the Bible.  Reviews and expands on the premise of the previous volume while examining and responding to opposing views.

        Montgomery, John W., ed. God's Inerrant Word. Minneapolis: Bethany Fellowship, 1974.

Comprised of eleven essays originally given at the Ligonier Conference in Ligonier, Pennslyvania, October 26, 1973.  Written in support of the doctrine of inerrancy.

A defense of divine revelation with discussions on general and special revelation, biblical authority, and revelation in non-Christian religions.

Emphasizes that inerrancy is "both a biblical doctrine and the historic view of the Christian church."

Outlines three key aspects of a Holy Scripture: supernation revelation, inspiration, and a "positive view" of the Biblical structure.

The author describes this as "...a constructive re-statement of evangelical principles...."

A well-written, comprehensive study of the topic.  Includes chapters on divine revelation and inspiration, Christian theology and tradition, scripture, and hermeneutics.  Presents a much stricter view of inerrancy than that in The Scripture Principle.

Examines the subjects of revelation and inspiration while holding to the belief that the Bible is the "written Word of God." Holds that the word "inerrancy," while problematic, ought to be retained by evangelicals, if not applied rigidly.

An intriguing analysis of scriptural inspiration.

Urges evangelicals to construct a philosophy of science recognizing the need for harmony between the facts of science and Christianity.

An exhaustive study of historical views on the question of biblical authority.  Argues against the evangelical position on inerrancy.

A detailed analysis focusing on Barth's teaching on inspiration.

Investigates the means of communicating, and the criteria for determining divine revealed truth.  A philosophical approach.

A compilation of Warfield's principal writings on the subject.

An inductive argument in defense of biblical authority and the historical reliability of the biblical text.

Written as an introduction to the doctrine of inspiration.

        Barr, James. Old and New in Interpretation; A Study of the Two Testaments. London: SCM, 1966.

Contains the Currie Lectures series delivered by the author at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Texas, February 1964.  Examines "the problem of the theological relationship between Old and New Testaments...."

A critical examination of the use of Hebrew and Greek linguistic phenomena in contemporary theology.  Wise cautions for those who use Kittel's TDNT uncritically.

Written as a companion volume to Scripture & Truth (Zondervan, 1983) the essays in this volume discuss some of the most significant issues in the doctrine of Scripture: the canon, harmonization, sensus plenior, and the work of the Holy Spirit. With contributions by Carson, Woodbridge, Craig Blomberg, Doulas Moo, et al.

Fourteen professors from Westminster Theological Seminary discuss issues relating to the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, including reviews of Westminster's position, the relationship between the Old and New Testaments, and harmonization of scripture.

Examines the role of prophecy and teaching in the mission of the early Church.

        Fee, Gordon D. Gospel and Spirit: Issues in New Testament Hermeneutics. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 1991.

*      Hirsch, E.D., Jr. The Aims of Interpretation. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1976.

A detailed analysis of "meaning" and "significance" in hermeneutics.  From a literary perspective.

        Johnston, Robert K., ed. The Use of the Bible in Theology: Evangelical Options. Atlanta: John Knox, 1985.

A compliation of essays by evangelical theologians from a variety of traditions including Donald Bloesch (Reformed), Clark Pinnock (Baptist), Russell Spittler (Pentecostal), and James Packer (Church of England). Illustrates the diversity of evangelical hermeneutics.

        Kraft, Charles H. Christianity in Culture; A Study in Dynamic Biblical Theologizing in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Maryknoll: Orbis, 1979.

An anthropologist and committed Christian examines the interaction between culture and theology.  Assumes a basic knowledge of anthropology and linguistics.

        Maier, Gerhard. The End of the Historical-Critical Method. St. Louis: Concordia, 1977.

*      Marshall, I.H., ed. New Testament Interpretation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1977.

**    Mickelsen, A. Berkeley. Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963.

**    Osborne, Grant R. The Hermeneutical Spiral. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1991.

One of the most comprehensive studies available.

**    Radmacher, Earl D., and R.D. Preus, eds. Hermeneutics, Inerrancy, and the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.

**    Ramm, Bernard. Protestant Biblical Interpretation. Third ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1970.

        Schultz, Samuel J., and Morris A. Inch, eds. Interpreting the Word of God. Chicago: Moody, 1976.

*      Silva, Moises. Has the Church Misread the Bible? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1987.

**    Stein, Robert H. Playing by the Rules: A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.

An extremely useful, easy-to-read introduction to the field of hermeneutics.

Excellent guide to hermeneutical approaches and issues.

Anthropology and Hamartiology      Back to Index

*      Anderson, Ray S. On Being Human: Essays in Theological Anthropology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.

Explores the biblical understanding of personhood in relation to human sexuality, marriage, family relationships, abortion, and death.  From a pastoral perspective.

Volume 12 in the author's  Studies in Dogmatics series.  An extensive study of sin from a Reformed perspective.

Volume 8 of the above series.  A thorough analysis of the nature of man.

A very influential work arguing for an egalitarian understanding of scripture.

A systematic exposition of the Christian doctrine of humanity.  The author emphasizes the need for personal responsibility as the key to our understanding of human nature and the character of our personal relations.

        Cairns, David. The Image of God in Man. London: Collins, 1973.

Traces the historical development of the doctrine of man. The author first examines its biblical sources and comparable ideas in early philosophical thought and then goes on to examine the writings of the Church fathers, the Reformers, and Marxian and Freudian conceptions of humanity.

Explores a variety of topics concerning mankind, our relationships, and life as a human being created for God. Written by the present Archbishop of Canterbury.

Chapter 7 presents a call to live and proclaim racial equality. Chapter 9 is an evangelical critique of addiction therapies.

A careful, thorough argument for a "functionally holisitic dualism" by associate professor of philosophical theology at Calvin Theological Seminary.

An exegetical study of Old and New Testament passages.  Evans argues for a reexamination of the current attitudes and practices of the Church concerning women in ministry in light of the biblical evidence.  An egalitarian perspective.

One of the best books from an egalitarian perspective.

Explores the meaning of our creation in the "image of God," the origin, spread, and nature of sin, as well as the historicity of the fall and its effects on humanity.

Hughes discusses the meaning of humanity's being created in God's image, the origin of evil and its consequences for humanity, and the restoration of the divine image through Christ's work on the cross.

An insightful exposition of key Pauline passages regarding the role of women in the church and in the home.  Very strong on first-century backgrounds.

Discusses the biblical doctrine of man including such related subjects as predestination, man's creation, and sin.  Originally presented by the author as the second part of a series of radio addresses sponsored by Westminster Seminary.

High quality essays on theological anthropology.

A brief, concise overview of varying interpretations of Romans 5.12-19 as it relates to the question of the imputation of Adam's sin.

These two volumes offer a ". . . sustained articulation of Niebuhr's theological ethics. . ." regarding human nature (Vol. 1) and human destiny (Vol. 2).

A brief survey of current approaches in social-sin theology.

A compilation of lectures first delivered by the author at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1903.  The lectures address a variety of issues relating to biblical and modern views of man and sin.

A detailed, three-part analysis of our understanding of human beings.  Includes sections on "The Person In Nature," "The Human Person As A Social Being," and "The Shared World."

Representing the traditional perspective, Piper, Grudem, and twenty others provide a systematic response to contemporary, "evangelical feminism." The basic handbook for complementarians.

A broad, comprehensive study in the nature of sin, Old and New Testament texts that speak of sin, and Christian theology's explanation of this "universal problem."

Traces the history of the Christian doctrine of humanity.  Includes sections on the Old and New Testament doctrines, the theories of the Church fathers and the Reformation, scientific and philosophical contributions from the post-reformation, and relevant issues in contemporary thought.

Refreshingly contemporary study of humanity from scripture, theology and modern culture.

A substantial , influential biblical study by a New Testament professor at Gordon-Conwell seminary.  Spencer's research acknowledges women as equal partners in ministry and marriage.  Includes a supportive afterword by William David Spencer, the author's husband.

The author explores our human need for love, dignity, and significance.

Present Calvin's teachings in such areas as the image of God, the place of humanity in creation, total perversity, and natural theology.

A Christian psychologist examines the role our sexual identity plays in our Christian faith, marriage, family, work, and in the culture as a whole.

An exposition of the Christian view of humanity.  Includes psychological, sociological, and anthropological insights regarding the nature of man.

A professor of rheumatology in the University of Leeds opposes theistic evolution of humankind.

 **    Arnold, Clinton E. Powers of Darkness: Principalities and Powers in Paul's Letters. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1992.

Seeks to develop a biblical theology on demons by examining Paul's teaching in light of first-century beliefs and the teachings of Jesus.

        Boyd, Gregory A. God at War: The Bible and Spiritual Conflict. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1997.

Thorough study of both testaments on the theme of conflict with Satan.  A provocative volume that quarrels with Augustine's teachings on the issues of evil, pain, and suffering.

Discusses spiritual warfare and the Christian.

*      Connelly, Douglas. Angels Around Us. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1994.

Helpful non-technical handbook, primarily on good angels.

Discusses the relationship of demons and believers, arguing that Christians can be demonized.

**    Garrett, Duane A. Angels and the New Spirituality. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1995.

A good, easy-to-read evaluation of the emphasis on angels in contemporary culture in light of biblical and historical evidence.

Originally published in 1677 under the title Daemonologia Sacra; or, A Treatise of Satan's Temptations. In Three Parts. The author examines "...the biblical evidence in relation to Satan, his position in the world and his method of tempting believers and unbelievers."

A study of the scriptural account of evil.

An investigation into the occult based on over 160 individuals experiences.

A brief review of various forms of superstitions, fortune-telling, magic, and the occult.

**    Kraft, Charles H. Defeating Dark Angels: Breaking Demonic Oppression in the Believer's Life. Ann Arbor: Servant, 1992.

An excellent manual for ministry.

Easy to read and sometimes humorous answers to 101 common questions, by a popular philosophy professor at Boston College.

Valuable, scholarly essays by a high-level, international team of thinkers.

A comprehensive presentation of this "biblical phenomena" within its historical context.

**    Montgomery, John Warwick, ed. Demon Possession; A Medical, Historical, Anthopological, and Theological Symposium. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1976.

A collection of papers presented at the University of Notre Dame, Jan 8-11, 1975 sponsored by the Christian Medical Association.

A detailed study of a variety of occult practices.  Includes illustrations of occult artifacts and appendices.

The author's account of his experiences with demonic possession as a missionary in China.

Excellent biblical and theological study on angels and demons.

The author analyzes every biblical refence to the demonic as well as historic and modern views.  One of the best studies on the topic.

A historical analysis of the origins of the concept of the devil from antiquity to the present.

A compilation of eyewitness reports from across the world.

A comprehensive, biblical analysis.  For years remained the standard work on the topic.

Answers the question, "Can a Christian be indwelt by a demon?"

A discussion of such topics as fortune-telling, ouija boards, and demon possession.

*      Wagner C. Peter, and F. Douglas Pennoyer, eds. Wrestling With Dark Angels. Ventura: Regal, 1990.

*      Warner, Timothy M. Spiritual Warfare: Victory Over the Powers of This Dark World. Wheaton: Crossway, 1991.

*      White, Thomas B. The Believer's Guide to Spiritual Warfare. Ann Arbor: Vine Books, 1990.

A practical guide to discerning and combating demonic forces.

Offers a biblical methodology for the Church's encounters with evil.  Criticizes some contemporary approaches.

        Anselm. Cur Deus Homo? (Why God Became Man?) LaSalle: Open Court, 1962.

An enduring study by the Archbishop of Canterbury originally written in 1098.

A highly influential work emphasizing the atonement as Christ's triumph over the powers of evil.

A constructive discussion of such christological issues as the historical Jesus, the incarnation and the trinity, and the atonement.

The author reviews historic Christological doctrines as well as examining the nature of Christ.

A classic study including such topics as the incarnation, Christ's office, his suffering, resurrection, and ascension, and Christ and the future.

An exhaustive analysis of the person and work of Christ.  A classic study.

Studies the New Testament names and titles Jesus applied to himself and those applied to him by others.

These and other summary articles on theological themes are quite helpful for giving the highlights.  This is the best dictionary of this type.

Includes essays from both the theological and philosophical perspective by such scholars as John Hick, Stephen T. Davis, and James M. Robinson, et al.  With responses to each essay by the other contributors.

A thorough study of the New Testament teachings on the death of Christ.

        Forsythe, P.T. The Person and Place of Jesus Christ. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1966.

A compilation of the Congregational Union Lectures for 1909 addressing such topics as the religion of Jesus, the testimony of the apostles, the experience and testimony of the Church, and the nature of Christ.

Examines and responds to New Age claims concerning the identity and teachings of Jesus.

The author discusses several New Testament passages in which the Greek term theos ("God") is used as a christological title.

Fifth in the series titled Contemporary Evangelical Thought, this volume contains essays by several highly respected evangelical scholars including F.F. Bruce, Carl F.H. Henry, Kenneth S. Kantzer, and Clark H. Pinnock.

A compilation of eight lectures preached before the Unviersity of Oxford in 1866.

Analyzes a variety of emphases in early Jewish Christian thought including specific titles applied to Christ and the concepts of Messiahship and Lordship.

A detailed analysis of the birth narratives in Matthew and Luke, their relation to each other, to the New Testament as a whole, and to secular history.  The author also examines alternate theories to the traditional belief in the Virgin birth of Christ.

        Marshall, I.H. I Believe in the Historical Jesus. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1977.

        Marshall, I.H. Jesus the Savior; Studies In New Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1990.

A collection of essays by the author concerning the purpose of New Testament theology and the person and work of Jesus.

Expounds and evaluates the views of more than eighty-five theologians from the teachings of Clement of Rome and Gregory of Nyssa to those of contemporary scholars such as G. C. Berkouwer and Donald Bloesch.  Also includes a review of the orthodox conception of the Atonement and the relevant Scriptural teachings.

A concise introduction to the human and divine realities of Jesus.

The third volume in his systematic theology.

Examines apostolic terminology regarding the death of Christ and its significance for the early church.  Compares the themes of propritiation, covenant, reconciliation, and justification with Old Testament passages, rabbinic writings, and the common language of New Testament times.

Explains the meaning of such New Testament terminology as covenant, sacrifice, the Day of Atonement, the Passover, redemption, reconciliation, propitiation, and justification.

An overview of the New Testament teachings on the Atonement.

Discusses the Christological tradition in relation to issues of history, hermeneutic, and revelation.  Includes an afterword in which the author reviews the responses of other theologians to his thesis.

In his introduction, the author describes this volume as ". . . a devotional and doctrinal treatment of the great facts of the Person [sic] and work of Christ . . . ."

A thorough exposition of the doctrines of Christ and the Church from the Incarnation to the final Judgement and the "Eternal State."

A third world perspective on Christology.  Includes chapters on the historical Jesus, the prayers and faith of Jesus, his death and resurrection, and the "Christological dogmas."

Emphasizing the centrality of the cross, the author discusses the biblical themes of satisfaction and substitution, the achievements of Jesus' death on the cross, and the meaning of the cross for the Christian community.

Examines the concepts of space and time in Nicene theology, Reformation theology, and the relation of the incarnation to space and time.

*     Walvoord, John F. Jesus Christ Our Lord. Chicago: Moody, 1969.

A systematic presentation of the person and work of Christ.

A collection of articles by the author dealing mainly with the Incarnation and Atonement.

Examines the biblical teachings on the person of Christ, the historical development of chrisotlogical doctrine, and the views of three contemporary theologians: Karl Barth, Norman Pittenger, and Edward Schillebeeckx.

        Bruner, F.D. A Theology of the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970.

*      DeArteaga, William. Quenching the Spirit: Examining Centuries of Opposition to the Moving of the Holy Spirit. Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 1992.

*      Deere, Jack. Surprised by the Power of the Spirit: A Former Dallas Seminary Professor Discovers that God Speaks and Heals Today. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.

*      Dunn, J.D.G. Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970.

        ________. Jesus and the Spirit. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1975.

        Ervin, Howard M. Spirit Baptism: A Biblical Investigation. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1987.

        Ferguson, Sinclair B. The Holy Spirit. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1996.

*      Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Revised. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1985

*      Hawthorne, Gerald F. The Presence and the Power. Dallas: Word, 1991.

        Heron, Alasdair I.C. The Holy Spirit. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1983.

        Inch, Morris I. The Saga of the Spirit. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1985.

        Kuyper, Abraham. The Work of the Holy Spirit. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1941.

        Montague, George T. The Holy Spirit: Growth of a Biblical Tradition. New York: Paulist, 1976.

*      Packer, James. I. Keep in Step With the Spirit. Old Tappan: Revell, 1984.

*      Pinnock, Clark. The Flame of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1996.

        Ryrie, Charles C. The Holy Spirit. Chicago: Moody, 1965.

*      Sanders. J. Oswald. The Holy Spirit and His Gifts. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1940.

        Sproul, R.C. The Mystery of the Holy Spirit. Wheaton: Tyndale House, 1990.

*      Stott, John R.W. The Baptism and Fullness of the Holy Spirit. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1964.

        Swete, H.B. The Holy Spirit in the New Testament. London: Macmillan, 1910.

        Thomas, W.H. Griffith. The Holy Spirit of God. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1963.

        Welker, Michael. God the Spirit. Translated by John F. Hoffmeyer. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1994.

*      Wells, David F. God the Evangelist: How the Holy Spirit Works to Bring Men and Women to Faith. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.

*      White, John. When the Spirit Comes With Power. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1988.

        Williams, Donald T. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 1994.

*      Wood, Leon. The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976.

Soteriology and Christian Life          Back to Index

*      Alexander, Donald L. Christian Spirituality: Five Views of Sanctification. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1988.

        Berkouwer, G.C. Faith and Justification. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1954.

        ________. Faith and Perseverance. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1958.

        ________. Faith and Sanctification. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1966.

        Citron, B. The New Birth. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1951.

*      Crockett, William V., and James G. Sigountos, eds. Through No Fault of Their Own? The Fate of Those Who Have Never Heard. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991.

        Dieter, Melvin E., et al. Five Views of Sanctification. Grand Rapids: Academie, 1987.

*      Erickson, Millard J. How Shall They Be Saved? The Destiny of Those Who Do Not Hear of Jesus. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.

**    Forster, Roger T., and V. Paul Marston. God's Strategy in Human History. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1973.

*      Glenn, Alfred A. Taking Your Faith to Work. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.

        Hartley, John E., and R. Larry Shelton, eds. Salvation: An Inquiry into Soteriology from a Biblical Theological Perspective. Anderson: Warner, 1981.

        Hoekema, Anthony A. Saved by Grace. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1989.

*      Horne, Charles M. The Doctrine of Salvation. Revised by Paul Nevin. Chicago: Moody, 1984.

*      Klein, William W. The New Chosen People: A Corporate View of Election. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990.

        Lightner, Robert P. Sin, the Savior, and Salvation: the Theology of Everlasting Life. Nashville: Nelson, 1991.

*      Lovelace, Richard. Dynamics of the Spiritual Life. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1980.

        Marshall, I.H. Kept By the Power of God: A Study of Perseverance and Falling Away. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1969.

*      McDonald, H.D. Salvation. Westchester: Crossway, 1982.

        McGrath, Alister E. Iustitia Dei: A History of the Christian Doctrine of Justification. 2 vols. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1986.

*      _______. Justification by Faith: What It Means to Us Today. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.

*      Okholm, Dennis L. and Timothy R. Phillips, eds. More Than One Way? Four Views on Salvation in a Pluralistic World. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.

*      Pinnock, Clark H., ed. The Grace of God, The Will of Man. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989.

**    ________. Grace Unlimited. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1975.

        ________. A Wideness in God's Mercy. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

        Piper, John. The Justification of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Romans 9:1-23. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1983.

        Ryrie, Charles C. Balancing the Christian Life. Chicago: Moody, 1969.

        Sanders, John. No Other Name: An Investigation Into the Destiny of the Unevangelized. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.

**    Schreiner, Thomas R. and Bruce A. Ware, eds. The Grace of God, The Bondage of the Will. 2 Vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995.

        Sterk, Andrea. "Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church: Prayer in the Writings of St. Symeon the New Theologian." In The Best in Theology Vol. 3, ed. J. I. Packer, 213-26. Carol Stream, IL: Christianity Today, 1989.

        Tull, James E. The Atoning Gospel. Macon: Mercer University Press, 1982.

*      Wells, David F. Turning to God: Biblical Conversion in the Modern World. Exeter/Grand Rapids: Paternoster/Baker, 1989.

*      Willard, Dallas. The Spirit of the Disciples: Understanding How God Changes Lives. San Francisco: Harper, 1988.

Ecclesiology      Back to Index

        Aland, Kurt. Did the Early Church Baptize Infants? Philadelphia: Westminster, 1963.

        Baillie, D. The Theology of the Sacraments. New York: Scribners, 1957.

*      Banks, Robert. Paul's Idea of Community. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996.

        Basden, Paul and David S. Dockery, eds. The People of God: Essays on the Believers= Church. Nashville: Broadman, 1991.

 Helpful collection of essays dealing with many facets of the church.

        Berkouwer, G.C. The Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.

        ________. The Sacraments. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1969.

        Best, Ernest. One Body in Christ. London: SPCK, 1955.

        Blaising, Craig A. and Darrell L. Bock, eds. Dispensationalism, Israel and the Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

        Bloesch, Donald. The Reform of the Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970.

        Bromiley, Geoffrey. Children of Promise. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979.

        Brunner, Emil. The Misunderstanding of the Church. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1953.

*      Clouse, Bonnidell and Robert G. Clouse, eds. Women in Ministry: Four Views. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1989.

**    Cross, Frank L. And Elizabeth A. Livingstone. The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 3d edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997, s.v. "Baptism," and "Eucharist.

 Excellent survey of origin and history of ordinances.

*      Grenz, Stanley J. and Denise Muir Kjesbo. Women in the Church: A Biblical Theology of Women in Ministry. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1995.

Egalitarian perspective.

        Jeremias, J. Infant Baptism in the First Four Centuries. London: SCM, 1960.

        Jewett, Paul. Infant Baptism and the Covenant of Grace. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

        Kingdon, David. Children of Abraham. Cambridge: Carey, 1973.

        Kline, Meredith G. By Oath Consigned. Grand Rapid: Eerdmans, 1968.

*      Köstenberger, Andreas, Thomas R. Schreiner, and H. Scott Baldwin, eds. Women in the Church: A Fresh Analysis of 1 Timothy 2: 9-15. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995.

Complementarian perspective.

        _______. Reforming the Church Today: Keeping Hope Alive. New York: Crossroad, 1990.

        Minear, Paul. Images of the Church in the New Testament. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960.

*      Radmacher, Earl D. What the Church is All About. Chicago: Moody, 1978.

**    Saucy, Robert L. The Church in God's Program. Chicago: Moody, 1972.

**    Smith, David L. All God's People: A Theology of the Church. Wheaton: Bridgepoint, 1996.

        Snyder, Howard. The Community of the King. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1977.

        ________. The Problem of Wineskins. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1975.

        VanEngen, Charles Edward. God's Missionary People: Rethinking the Purpose of the Local Church. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991.

**    Watson, David. I Believe in the Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

Eschatology      Back to Index

        Allis, Oswald T. Prophecy and the Church. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1945.

*      Archer, Gleason L., et al. The Rapture: Pre-, Mid-, or Post-Tribulational? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.

*      Bass, Clarence B. Backgrounds to Dispensationalism. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1960.

        Bell, William. A Critical Evaluation of the Pretribulation Rapture Doctrine. New York: New York University Press, 1967.

        Berkouwer, G.C. The Return of Christ. Grand Rapid: Eerdmans, 1972.

*      Blaising, Craig A. and Darrell L. Bock, eds. Dispensationalism, Israel and the Church: The Search for Definition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

        Boettner, Loraine. Immortality. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1956.

        ________. The Millennium. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1957.

        Buis, Harry. The Doctrine of Eternal Punishment. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1957.

*      Clouse, Robert G., ed. The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1977.

        Cohn, Norman. The Pursuit of the Millennium. New York: Oxford University Press, 1970.

*      Crockett, William, ed. Four Views of Hell. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

        Davis, John J. Christ's Victorious Kingdom: Postmillenialism Reconsidered. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986.

**    Erickson, Millard J. Contemporary Options in Eschatology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1977.

        Fortman, Edward J. Everlasting Life: Towards a Theology of the Future Life. New York: Alba House, 1986.

*      Gilmore, John. Probing Heaven: Key Questions in the Hereafter. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1989.

**    Grenz, Stanely J. The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1992.

*      Gundry, Robert H. The Church and the Tribulation. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973.

**    Hoekema, Anthony. The Bible and the Future. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979.

        Hoyt, Herman. The End Times. Chicago: Moody, 1969.

        Kik, J. Marcellus. An Eschatology of Victory. Nutley: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1974.

        Kreeft, Peter. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Heaven . . . But Never Dreamed of Asking! San Francisco: Ignatius, 1990.

*      Ladd, George E. Crucial Questions About the Kingdom of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1952.

*      ________. The Blessed Hope. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1956.

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*      Pate, C. Marvin and Calvin B. Haines, Jr. Doomsday Delusions: What's Wrong with Predictions about the End of the World. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1995.

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*      Pentecost, J. Dwight. Things to Come. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1957.

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*      Toon, Peter, ed. Heaven and Hell. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1986.

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