Systematic Theology

[Mike B]

Now that I have time available, I am wanting to further my education into God's word. Some
35 years back I attended a few classes at an IFB (local church) college, but was unable to
continue as life got in the way.

I would like to begin with a course on Systematic Theology, and this is an online book that
is accessible at no cost. I believe this link came from post a site member referenced.

Is this an appropriate text, or would another be recommended? I have downloaded all
three volumes in .pdf format.

Systematic Theology (Volume 1 of 3) by Augustus Hopkins Strong

Systematic Theology (Volume 1 of 3) by Augustus Hopkins Strong

Free eBook digitized and proofread by volunteers.

www.gutenberg.org

 

[John of Japan]

"Strong's" is a leading Baptist systematic theology, but well over a hundred years old now. Thus, it is behind the times in many ways, but will be useful to you. It's a good place to start, anyway. It was the textbook the prof used when I first took a systematic theology course back in 1976.

When I teach a systematic theology course, the textbook is Christian Theology, 3rd ed., by Millard J. Erickson. This is the most used Baptist systematic theology nowadays, and is very helpful. If you have the bucks to put out to buy a hard copy, it is well worth it.

 

[Armchair Apologist]

I have Grudem's "Systematic Theology" of which I often refer to. I also have the "Moody Handbook of Theology" by Paul Enns which was the primary textbook in the systematic theology classes I took in Seminary. It covers several different theology disciplines and is fairly objective so I would highly recommend it. Other books in my library include Emery Bancroft's "Christian Theology" in addition to a few resources on Logos.

 

[Deacon]

I've enjoyed the nine volume, "Foundations of Evangelical Theology" Systematic Theology.
We have five of the volumes in our church library.

Scholars from various evangelical traditions have contributed to the set.
I'd suggest that if you have the desire to dig deeper into a particular aspect of theology, after you've read Erickson or Grudem, pick up one of these volumes.

Rob

 

[kyredneck]

Systematic Theology by Augustus Hopkins Strong

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Christian Theology, 3rd ed., by Millard J. Erickson.

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Grudem's "Systematic Theology"

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"Foundations of Evangelical Theology"

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[kyredneck]

Now that I have time available, I am wanting to further my education into God's word.

My advice, foundation first, then choose your library:

"...'Strip away everything that you think you know about the Bible and approach it as a child that knows nothing, praying as David, "Let me behold wondrous things out of thy law". Begin on page one and read through as quickly as possible in order to get the idea of it'...."