Systematic Theology, Second Edition: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine

This new edition ofSystematic Theologyby Wayne Grudem may be the most key resource you can own for helping you appreciate Scripture and grow as a Christian.

The most widely used resource of the last 30 years within its area with over 1 million copies sold,Systematic Theologyby Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first interval while retaining the features that have made it the standard into its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on top of each doctrine's scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.

Praise for the second edition:

"Following a quarter century of remarkable usefulness globally... it remains remarkable. I thank God for this precious gift to Christ's people worldwide." - John Piper

"Stands out for its clarity and accessibility." - Thomas R. Schreiner

"One of those rare works that can challenge the scholar and instruct the beginner... It is simply indispensable." - Jack Deere

With virtually 250 pages of new content and revisions that took several years, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features, making it even better:

• Updated, fuller analysis of several recent controversies within evangelicalism, including the eternal relationship in the middle of the Father and the Son into the Trinity, the question of God's atemporal eternity, the role of women throughout the church, "seeker-sensitive" churches, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music.
• New, thoughtful critiques of open theism, the "new perspective overlying Paul," Molinism (or "middle knowledge"), "Free Grace" theology, and the preterist view of Christ's second coming
• Completely revised, stronger chapter atop the clarity of Scripture
• Completely revised, stronger chapter overlying creation and evolution, including a longer critique of theistic evolution and an extensive discussion over the age of the earth
• New discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific "trouble verses" within the Gospels
• Additional material respectfully explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman Catholicism (with extensive interaction with the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church), Protestant liberalism, and Mormonism
• Completely updated bibliographies
• All Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESV
• An explanation of why monogenes into John 3:16 and elsewhere should be translated as "only begotten" rather than merely "only" (this is a adapt from the first edition)
• A contemporary worship song added at the stop of each chapter (while retaining the traditional hymns as well)
• New discussion on top of the impassibility of God
• An extensive discussion on top of the eternal submission of the Son to the Father, taking into account controversies among recent years
• Updated section upon contemporary worship music
• A discussion of recent criticisms of the penal substitutionary view of the atonement
• Numerous other updates and corrections that have be prompted by letters and emails from people surrounding the world and by interaction with the students Wayne has taught over the last 26 years both at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and at Phoenix Seminary

Part of the brilliance ofSystematic Theologyover the years has been its simplicity and ease of use. Each chapter follows the same structure. First, there is discussion of the doctrine being considered, such as justification or the Trinity or the deity of Christ. An explanation of that doctrine's biblical support and possible objections follow. Personal application and key terms to know for personal growth are then provided. Chapters also include a Scripture memory passage, references to other literature atop the topic, and suggested hymns and worship songs.

If you are someone who meditates theology is resilient to know or boring, then this new edition ofSystematic Theologywill likely rearrange your mind.