{"product_id":"the-christian-faith-isbn-9780631211815","title":"The Christian Faith","description":"This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by internationally-respected theologian, Colin Gunton. Distilling a lifetime's experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe order of the book follows the central themes of the Nicene Creed, the manifesto of the Christian faith. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence, it moves on to the person and work of Christ, and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology. A concluding chapter brings together, in a treatment of the Trinity, a discussion of the divine attributes and the doctrine of God that has been revealed in the process of the book's argument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and accessible overview of the Christian faith. It will prove invaluable to students of introductory theology, as well as anyone interested in the fundamental claims of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e  Preface. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Foundations: 'Maker of Heaven and Earth':\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Establishing: The Doctrine of Creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mediation of Creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meaning of the Doctrine of Creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreator and Creation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Providence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Historical Context: Modern.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Historical Context: Ancient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiblical Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe content of the Doctrine of Providence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Man and Woman.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatter and Spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Blessings of Finitude.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScripture and Theology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion to Part I: God the Father.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: 'His only Son, our Lord':\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. 'Suffered under Pontius Pilate': A Theology of Salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Concept of Sin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreation and Salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe People of the Promise.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Achievement of Salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Identity of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Set the Scene.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Framework of Christology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem of Dogma.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. 'And was Made Man': The Incarnation and Humanity of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 'Becoming' of God the Son.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath and the Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriesthood Realised.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGod the Son.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Perfecting Cause: 'And in the Holy Spirit':\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Christian Community and Human Society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Lessons of Christian History.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Words of Proclamation and of Scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Elect Community.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChurch and the Social Order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Shape of Christian Life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustification: Living by Faith Alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaptism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSanctification: Living in the Realm of the Holy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResurrection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. The Last Enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJudgement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRedemption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. The Triune God of Christian Confession.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperience Redeemed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Economic' and 'Immanent' Trinities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Difference the Trinity Makes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Index.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex of Biblical References.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Colin Gunton's fine exposition of the central Christian doctrines follows a traditional trinitarian and credal sequence. It provides an orientation which is Scriptural and classical yet also positioned within modern debate. The fruit of many years teaching and writing, this text promises to be widely used and appreciated by students of theology today\" \u003ci\u003eDavid Fergusson, University of Edinburgh\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Here is a dogmatics in outline from a contemporary master of the discipline. Trinitarian in shape, biblical in its vision of the Christian gospel, catholic in scope, this is a lively, engaging and provocative exposition of Christian teaching which will delight learners and teachers alike.' \u003ci\u003eJohn Webster, University of Oxford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Faith\u003c\/i\u003e is not only a catechetical resource, ideal for the classroom, but it is also his \"dogmatics in outline\", a tentative plan for his long awaited magnum opus. I commend this book to every teacher, and every student.\" \u003ci\u003eReviews in Religion and Theology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a deeply impressive summation of prolonged work in doctrinal (systematic) theology.\" \u003ci\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Colin Gunton...here summarizes a lifetime of theological reflection in an introductory survey of Christian beliefs...The virtues are significant: a command of the history of theology that enables Gunton to draw as needed on the insights of the early church, the Reformers, and Barth in particular; writing that is always clear and often elegant; and common sense that avoids fads and extremes.\" \u003ci\u003eThe IRT Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...provides a systematic and accessible overview\" \u003ci\u003eJournal of Contemporary Religion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Laypersons, students, pastors, and theologians alike will find this volume an expansive, insightful, and inspiring guide to the deep themes of Christian faith, remarkably integrated into a coherent and winsome theological vision.\" \u003ci\u003eThe Princeton Seminary Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gunton pulls together an elegant and powerful systematic account of the Christian faith which is dominated at both a macro and micro level by the Trinity and a rich feast it is too.\" \u003ci\u003eRichard Briggs, St John's College, Durham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eColin E. Gunton\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Christian Doctrine at King's College, London. He is the author of twelve books, and the editor of six others, including\u003ci\u003e The Cambridge Companion to Christian Doctrine \u003c\/i\u003e(1997). He is also Associate Minister of the United Reformed Church at Brentwood in Essex.  This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by internationally-respected theologian, Colin Gunton. Distilling a lifetime's experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe order of the book follows the central themes of the Nicene Creed, the manifesto of the Christian faith. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence, it moves on to the person and work of Christ, and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology. A concluding chapter brings together, in a treatment of the Trinity, a discussion of the divine attributes and the doctrine of God that has been revealed in the process of the book's argument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and accessible overview of the Christian faith. It will prove invaluable to students of introductory theology, as well as anyone interested in the fundamental claims of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990187360485,"sku":"NP9780631211815","price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631211815.jpg?v=1761786838","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-christian-faith-isbn-9780631211815","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}