Concise Theology

Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this “layman's language” approach to biblical belief. Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christian.

1. Opening Credits
2. Preface
3. Part 1: God Revealed as Creator | Revelation
4. Interpretation
5. General Revelation
6. Guilt
7. Inward Witness
8. Authority
9. Knowledge
10. Creation
11. Self-Disclosure
12. Self-Existence
13. Transcendence
14. Omniscience
15. Sovereignty
16. Almightiness
17. Predestination
18. Trinity
19. Holiness
20. Goodness
21. Wisdom
22. Mystery
23. Providence
24. Miracles
25. Glory
26. Idolatry
27. Angels
28. Demons
29. Satan
30. Humanness
31. Humankind
32. Part 2: God Revealed as Redeemer | The Fall
33. Original Sin
34. Inability
35. Covenant
36. Law
37. Law in Action
38. Conscience
39. Worship
40. Prophets
41. Incarnation
42. Two Natures
43. Virgin Birth
44. Teacher
45. Sinlessness
46. Obedience
47. Vocation
48. Transfiguration
49. Resurrection
50. Ascension
51. Session
52. Mediation
53. Sacrifice
54. Definite Redemption
55. Part 3: God Revealed as Lord of Grace | Paraclete
56. Salvation
57. Election
58. Effectual Calling
59. Illumination
60. Regeneration
61. Works
62. Repentance
63. Justification
64. Adoption
65. Sanctification
66. Liberty
67. Legalism
68. Antinomianism
69. Love
70. Hope
71. Enterprise
72. Prayer
73. Oaths and Vows
74. The Kingdom of God
75. Apostles
76. Church
77. Word and Sacrament
78. Elders
79. Sacraments
80. Baptism
81. The Lord's Supper
82. Discipline
83. Mission
84. Spiritual Gifts
85. Marriage
86. The Family
87. The World
88. The State
89. Part 4: God Revealed as Lord of Destiny | Perseverance
90. Unpardonable Sin
91. Mortality
92. Second Coming
93. General Resurrection
94. Judgment Seat
95. Hell
96. Heaven
97. Closing Credits