Christian Theology: Scripture, Tradition, and Practice

This is an introductory text for studying basic Christian theology utilizing Biblical exegesis, Christian patristics, Sermons, hymnody, Christian systematic vocabulary, and insights applying Christian doctrine to everyday life. Study questions accompany each chapter. It is designed for use in a Christian ecumenical college or university classroom accompanied by a knowledgable and creative Christian professor. It is written by both Protestant and Catholic theologians yet the layman can use this book to deepen her walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. This book will not "fill religious buckets" as much as it will "set fires" for further theological study and Christian growth. Chapters include these: The Holy Bible; The Creation; Evil and the Pandemic of Sin; Christology; The Doctrine of the Holy Trinity; Salvation by Grace; Eschatology: Heaven, Hell, Final Judgment; Miracles; Morals and Ethics; Human Suffering; Faith and Reason; The Christian Church; Ritual and Sacraments; Holy Vocations; Faith and the Work of the Holy Spirit; Comparative Religions