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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine

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• Over 200,000 copies in print
• Named as one of the 850 Books for Biblical Expositors by the Master's Seminary
• Named by the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies as one of the Best Tools for Preaching and Teaching

"Wayne Grudem understands that every Christian 'does theology,' that doctrine inevitably finds its application in the believer's life. Clearly written, this volume demonstrates an appreciation for the rich diversity of traditions within the body of Christ while at the same time reminding us that our faith is rooted in historic Christian truth."

—Chuck Colson, founder and chairman, Wilberforce Forum

"Systematic Theology is remarkable for its extraordinary juxtapositions. It is penetrating but not confusing; forthright and unequivocal but not reckless or overstated; readable and clear but not superficial; biblically grounded, even biblically saturated, but not textually careless or glib; devout and reverent but not uncritical or naive; practical but not trendy or sentimental; comprehensive but not majoring on minors; a book for the church but not parochial or sectarian. I expect to turn to it for decades."

—John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis

"Grudem has opened the windows to let fresh air blow away mustiness and permit the Holy Spirit to infuse soundly biblical, clearheaded evangelical theology with new life and power."

—Jack W. Hayford, President of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

"If you were hoping to find a theology that seeks your spiritual no less than your intellectual formation, rejoice: Wayne Grudem has written exactly what you wanted, and he has done so very competently indeed."

—J.I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia

"Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem is a fair-minded, thorough text in systematic theology--the best I have seen in recent years in terms of convenient organization, clarity, and a willingness to tackle the most salient issues of the day. This is an admirable blending of the scholarly and devotional elements seldom achieved in academic books."

—Paige Patterson, President, Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary

"Altogether a magnificent achievement which deserves to be widely used among evangelicals."

—Gerald Bray, Director of Research for the Latimer Trust

Wayne Grudem defines systematic theology as 'any study that answers the question, 'What does the whole Bible teach us today?' about any given topic.'

The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has several distinctive features:

• A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching
• Clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum
• A contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today
• Frequent application to life
• Resources for worship with each chapter
• Bibliographies with each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies

About the Author
Wayne A. Grudem, born 1948, holds a BA from Harvard University, a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. In 2001, Grudem became Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. Prior to that, he had taught for twenty years at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he was chairman of the department of Biblical and Systematic Theology.

Grudem served on the committee overseeing the English Standard Version translation of the Bible, and from 2005 to 2008 he served as General Editor for the 2.1 million-word ESV Study Bible. In 1999 he was the president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He is a co-founder and past president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He is the author of, among other books, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, which advocates a Calvinistic soteriology, the verbal plenary inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, the body-soul dichotomy in the nature of man, and the complementarian view of gender relationships. Grudem also edited, with John Piper, Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, which was named “Book of the Year” by Christianity Today in 1992.

Grudem holds to noncessationist Charismatic beliefs and was at one time a qualified supporter of the Vineyard Movement and one of the main apologists and spokesmen for reuniting Charismatic, Reformed, and Evangelical churches.