Reformation Theology HB

Five hundred years ago, the Reformers were defending doctrines such as justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and God's grace in salvation—some to the point of death. Many of these same essential doctrines are still being challenged today, and there has never been a more crucial time to hold fast to the enduring truth of Scripture.

In Reformation Theology, Matthew Barrett has brought together a team of expert theologians and historians writing on key doctrines taught and defended by the Reformers centuries ago. With contributions from Michael Horton, Gerald Bray, Michael Reeves, Carl Trueman, Robert Kolb, and many others, this volume stands as a manifesto for the church, exhorting Christians to learn from our spiritual forebears and hold fast to sound doctrine rooted in the Bible and passed on from generation to generation.

Matthew Barrett (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is tutor of systematic theology and church history at Oak Hill Theological College in London, as well as the executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of several books, including God's Word Alone, Owen on the Christian Life, and Salvation by Grace, and the series editor of the 5 Solas Series.

Table of Contents

Prologue: What Are We Celebrating? Taking Stock after Five Centuries
               Michael Horton
Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The Crux of Genuine Reform
   Matthew Barrett

Part 1: Historical Background to the Reformation

1. Late-Medieval Theology
   Gerald Bray
2. The Reformers and Their Reformations
   Carl R. Trueman and Eunjin Kim

Part 2: Reformation Theology

1. Sola Scriptura
   Mark D. Thompson
2. The Holy Trinity
   Michael Reeves
3. The Being and Attributes of God
   Scott R. Swain
4. Predestination and Election
   Cornelis P. Venema
5. Creation, Mankind, and the Image of God
   Douglas F. Kelly 
6. The Person of Christ
   Robert Letham
7. The Work of Christ
   Donald Macleod
8. The Holy Spirit
   Graham A. Cole
9. Union with Christ
   J. V. Fesko
10. The Bondage and Liberation of the Will
    Matthew Barrett
11. Justification by Faith Alone
    Korey D. Maas   
12. Sanctification, Perseverance, and Assurance
    Michael Allen
13. The Church
    Robert Kolb
14. Baptism
    Aaron Clay Denlinger
15. The Lord's Supper
    Keith A. Mathison
16. The Relationship of Church and State
    Peter A. Lillback
17. Eschatology
    Kim Riddlebarger

Contributors
Name Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index