The Protestant FaithThis new edition of a standard text describes lucidly and comprehensively the "classical Protestant faith" with the help of illustrations drawn from contemporary life. It does not assume previous knowledge yet does not avoid the more complex issues in Christian theology, such as the theories of the atonement or the doctrine of the trinity.In eight chapters the author explains, against many current misunderstandings, what Christians mean by faith. He describes the nature of revelation and the God who has revealed himself -- and what this means for an understanding of the world and the human condition in this world. This is followed by an explanation of the doctrine of Christ, his humanity and divinity, and his work on behalf of the human race.Professor Forell concludes with an explanation of the work of the Holy Spirit through the church by means of word and sacrament and details the Christian hope for the coming kingdom of God. The Protestant Faith has a valuable appendix which makes available the universal Christian creeds and confessional statements, and adds to its appeal as a text and reference manual. |
Contents
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The Nature of Protestantism | 12 |
Gods Revelation | 31 |
General Revelation | 33 |
Revelation in Jesus Christ | 51 |
Holy Scripture as the Bearer of Revelation | 63 |
The Reality of God | 76 |
Law and Gospel | 86 |
The Holy Trinity | 191 |
The Church | 194 |
The Significance of the Word and the Sacraments for the Protestant Faith | 210 |
The Ministry | 225 |
Eschatology | 228 |
The Kingdom of God | 230 |
Death and Time | 231 |
The Intermediate Stage | 234 |
Righteousness and Love | 98 |
Gods World | 104 |
Providence | 112 |
Prayer | 116 |
Miracle | 120 |
The Human Condition | 123 |
The Human Being as Creature | 125 |
The Human Being as Sinner | 128 |
The Result of Sin | 139 |
The Doctrine of Christ | 159 |
The Humanity of Christ | 162 |
The Divinity of Christ | 165 |
The Work of Christ | 173 |
The Holy Spirit and the Church | 189 |
The Millennium | 235 |
Appendix | 239 |
The Athanasian Creed | 240 |
The Augsburg Confession | 242 |
The Articles of Religion of the Protestant Episcopal Church | 251 |
The Westminster Shorter Catechism | 262 |
The Confession of the Society of Friends Commonly Called Quakers | 273 |
The New Hampshire Baptist Confession | 281 |
The Theological Declaration of Barmen | 286 |
The Confession of Faith of the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant Batak Indonesia | 290 |
Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ | 298 |
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