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Accessible Study of Ecclesiology and Eschatology from a Reformed Perspective
Reformed Systematic Theology explores key Scripture topics from biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical perspectives, helping readers grow in their understanding and application of the truth presented in God's Word. Written by Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, each volume presents a comprehensive yet accessible study of the Reformed Christian faith that ministers to the whole person?head, heart, and hands.
The final volume, Church and Last Things, unpacks important topics around ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church) and eschatology (the doctrine of last things), including the biblical significance of church membership, Jesus's model for the church, and 7 practical lessons from Revelation. A set ofall4 Reformed Systematic Theology volumes is also available.
- Biblical and Theological: Explains key passages of the Holy Scriptures and draws extensively from historic Reformed and Puritan sources
- Easy to Understand: Explores central points of ecclesiology and eschatology from a simple, accessible, comprehensive, and experiential approach
- Part of the Reformed Systematic Theology Series: Volumes cover the entire scope of systematic theology based on 8 central themes: revelation, God, man, Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church, and last things
- Also Available as Part of the 4-Volume Reformed Systematic Theology Set
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Tables
- Preface to Volume 4
- Part 6 ECCLESIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
- Analytical Outline: Ecclesiology
- Section A The Doctrine of the Church’s Nature
- 1 Introduction to Ecclesiology
- 2 Biblical Terms and Biblical Theology of the Church
- 3 Biblical Metaphors for the Church
- 4 Systematic Theology of the Church’s Nature
- 5 Christ’s Teaching about the Christian Church
- 6 Attributes and Marks of the Christian Church
- 7 Membership in the Church
- Section B The Doctrine of the Church’s Authority and Work
- 8 Biblical Structures of Church Government
- Excursus Other Forms of Church Government
- 9 Church Officers, Part 1
- 10 Church Officers, Part 2
- 11 Church Officers, Part 3
- Excursus Theological Professors or Doctors of Theology
- 12 Church Officers, Part 4
- 13 Churches in Their Broader Relationships
- 14 The Civil Government and the Church
- 15 The Work of the Church, Part 1
- 16 The Work of the Church, Part 2
- Section C The Doctrine of the Church’s Means of Grace
- 17 Introduction to the Public Means of Grace
- 18 The Preaching and Teaching of God’s Word
- 19 Baptism, Part 1
- 20 Baptism, Part 2
- 21 The Lord’s Supper, Part 1
- 22 The Lord’s Supper, Part 2
- 23 Corporate Prayer and Singing of Praises
- 24 Fellowship and Discipline in the Communion of the Saints
- 25 Practical Conclusion to Ecclesiology: The Reformation of the Church
- PART 7 ESCHATOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST THINGS
- Analytical Outline: Eschatology
- Section A Preliminary and Special Issues in Eschatology
- 26 Introduction to Eschatology
- 27 The Structure of Inaugurated Eschatology
- Excursus The Eschatological Error of Prosperity Theology
- 28 Bodily Death and the Soul after Death, Part 1
- 29 Bodily Death and the Soul after Death, Part 2
- 30 Signs and the Man of Sin
- 31 The Interpretation of the Book of Revelation
- 32 Dispensationalism and the Future of Ethnic Israel
- 33 The Millennium and Expectations for the Church
- Excursus Variety and Continuity in the History of Millennial Views
- Section B The Doctrine of Hope in Christ Alone
- 34 The Coming of Christ in Glory
- 35 The Resurrection of the Dead
- 36 The Day of Judgment, Part 1
- 37 The Day of Judgment, Part 2
- 38 Eternal Punishment in Hell, Part 1
- 39 Eternal Punishment in Hell, Part 2
- 40 Eternal Life with God in Christ, Part 1
- 41 Eternal Life with God in Christ, Part 2
- 42 A Brief Practical Conclusion to Eschatology and Systematic Theology
- Appendix A Reformed Baptist Perspective on the Subjects and Mode of Baptism
- Bibliography
- General Index
- Scripture Index