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Christianity is one of the oldest and most influential belief systems in the world, with a rich history spanning thousands of years and encompassing teachings from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. It has shaped the course of human history and continues to influence millions of people today. Yet, despite its profound impact, the Christian faith is also complex and multi-faceted, encompassing profound questions and answers about God and our existence.
For those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith, or for those simply curious about its teachings, the journey can be daunting. With so much to explore and learn, it can be difficult to know where to begin. This is where "Theological Inquiries: Questions and Answers for Understanding the Christian Faith" comes in.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the key questions and concepts of Christian theology. Written from a Reformed perspective, it offers clear and concise explanations of everything from the nature of God to the meaning of salvation. The book is designed to be accessible to readers of all backgrounds, whether you are a lifelong Christian or new to the faith.
Theological Inquiries is organized around a series of frequently asked questions, ranging from the basic ("What is the Bible about?") to the complex ("How does the doctrine of divine providence relate to the problem of evil and suffering in the world?"). Each chapter is structured to provide a clear and concise answer to the question posed, while also providing additional context and background to deepen your understanding.
Whether you are seeking answers to your own theological questions, or simply want to better understand the Christian faith, Theological Inquiries is an indispensable resource. With its clear, engaging writing, it is sure to be a valuable addition to your library.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
1. What is theology?
2. Why is the study of theology important?
3. Where do we go to learn about theology?
4. What is the Bible About?
5. What makes the bible unique?
6. Can anyone read and understand the bible on his own?
7. Does the Church have to interpret the bible?
8. What principles of interpretation are necessary to study the bible?
9. What does the term "grammatical-historical hermeneutic" mean, and why is it important?
10. Is a "grammatical-historical hermeneutic" different from a "Christ-centered hermeneutic"?
11. Is the whole bible about Christ, or just the New Testament?
12. Isn't it reading too much into the Old Testament to see references to Christ on every page?
13. Wasn't the Old Testament written especially Jews, so that it doesn't apply in the same way to Christians?
14. What does the term "sensus plenior" mean?
15. Is a grammatical-historical hermeneutic opposed to sensus plenior?
16. What does the term "analogy of faith mean?
17. What is the Gospel?
18. What is Dispensationalism?
19. Is Dispensationalism biblical?
20. Does the bible teach a pre-tribulational rapture?
21. Does the bible teach that in the end times there will be a restored Jewish state and a restored temple?
22. Does the bible teach that there are two peoples of God, Israel and the Church?
23. What is Amillennialism?
24. What is Postmillennialism?
25. What is Premillennialism?
26. Is Premillennialism always dispensational?
27. Does the bible clearly teach pre-, a-, or postmillennialism?
28. What is the difference between Biblical Theology and Systematic Theology?
29. Why is Biblical Theology important?
30. Why is Systematic Theology important?
31. What is Covenant Theology?
32. Why is Covenant Theology important?
33. Is Covenant Theology the same as Replacement Theology?
34. What is the difference between the Covenant of Works, the Covenant of Grace, and the Covenant of Redemption?
35. Is there a biblical basis for the Covenant of Works?
36. Is there a biblical basis for the Covenant of Grace?
37. Is there a biblical basis for the Covenant of Redemption?
38. What is Reformation Theology?
39. What are the "five solas," and what do they mean?
40. What does monergism mean?
41. Doesn't the bible teach that we're born again through faith?
42. Is being born again the same thing as being saved?
43. What does "ordo salutis" mean, and why is it important?
44. Is God sovereign over every single event that takes place on earth?
45. How can God be sovereign and man still be free?
46. What does the term "compatibilism" mean, and is it biblical?
47. Does the bible teach that man has free will?
48. What is Calvinism?
49. What do the terms "Pelagianism," "Semi-Pelagianism," and "Arminianism" mean, and how do they relate to each other?
50. What does prevenient grace" mean and is it biblical?
51. What does the term "total depravity" mean and is it biblical?
52. Even though a depraved person cannot do good works, he can still believe, can't he?
53. What does the term "unconditional election" mean?
54. Doesn't the bible teach that God chooses those whose faith he foresees?
55. Doesn't the doctrine of unconditional election make God an arbitrary tyrant?
56. Doesn't the doctrine of unconditional election take away human responsibility?
57. Doesn't the doctrine of unconditional election make people into robots?
58. Doesn't the doctrine of unconditional election hinder evangelism and missions?
59. What is "double predestination"? and does the the bible teach it?
60. What do the terms "supralapsarianism," and "infralapsarianism" mean, and does the bible teach one or the other?
61. What does the term "limited atonement" mean?
62. What about the passages that speak of Christ's work being for the whole world?
63. What about the passages that speak of God's desire for all to be saved?
64. What does the term "irresistible grace" mean?
65. Does irresistible grace mean that human response is forced and artificial?
66. What is "perseverance of the saints" and does the Bible teach it?
67. Is perseverance of the saints the same thing as eternal security?
68. What is meant by the expression "once saved, always saved"?
69. Is the doctrine of perseverance opposed to the doctrine of salvation by grace alone?
70. What is "easy-believism"?
71. What are Patristics, and why should we study them?
72. What is Post Modernism?
73. What are the "New Perspective(s)" on Paul?
74. Fallacy: God Would Not Command Us To Do What We are Unable to Do.
75. What is Monergistic Regeneration?
76. Does God Demand Perfection?
77. Does God Elect Us Based on Forseen Faith?
78. How Does the Doctrine of Divine Providence Relate to the Problem of Evil and Suffering in the World?
78. How may I, an ill-deserving sinner, draw near to God in whom there is no sin, and look upon His face in peace?