This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by internationally-respected theologian, Colin Gunton. Distilling a lifetime's experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. The order of the book follows the central themes of the Nicene Creed, the manifesto of the Christian faith. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence, it moves on to the person and work of Christ, and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology. A concluding chapter brings together, in a treatment of the Trinity, a discussion of the divine attributes and the doctrine of God that has been revealed in the process of the book's argument. No other book offers such a comprehensive, systematic and accessible overview of the Christian faith. It will prove invaluable to students of introductory theology, as well as anyone interested in the fundamental claims of Christianity.
Contents:
Preface
Foundations: 'Maker of Heaven and Earth'
Establishing: The Doctrine of Creation
Providence
Man and Woman
'His Only Son, Our Lord'
'Suffered Under Pontius Pilate': A Theology of Salvation
The Identity of Jesus Christ
'And Was Made Man': The Incarnation and Humanity of Christ
The Perfecting Cause: 'And in the Holy Spirit'
Christian Community and Human Society
The Shape of the Christian Life
The Last Enemy
Conclusion
The Triune God of Christian Confession
General Index
Index of Biblical References