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The Moody Handbook of Theology

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http://www.amazon.com/dp/0802434347/?tag=baptis04-20

Mac was singing the praises for this book one night of the Shep Conference and when Mac recommends a book I usually listen, but I am not sure if I should buy it. Appears to be a reference work and these are better than reading books for deep study. It also appears much of the content is good for the many whom are confused on the various issues in theology so this may very much help me. Do you have it and do you recommend it?

Thanks.
 
Deacon

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It's a keeper.

The book will give you a good foundation for understanding the different systems of theology.

Rob
 
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Deacon said:
It's a keeper.

The book will give you a good foundation for understanding the different systems of theology.

Rob
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I will buy it and as Mac said the newest edition and not the 1989 edition as that edition did not endorse Lordship.
 
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This book is Paul P. Enns's The Moody Handbook of Theology. (Chicago: Moody Bible Institute, 1989). ISBN 0-8024-3428-2.

I've used this book as a textbook for a class in Introductory Theology that I taught while on the faculty of the Clarksville (TN) Baptist College back in the early1990's.

It's an excellent reference book to have in one's library--especially handy for "lay" Sunday School teachers or for leaders of small group Bible study meetings.

While it's not as comprehensive as seminary-level works on theology, it does provide a basic overview on the subject.

It also covers some of the varying systems of theology such as Calvinism, Arminianism, and Dispensationalism.

Additionally it provides not only a basic historical overview of how different important persons down through the centuries viewed certain aspects of theology, but also a good historical coverage of some of the major conflicts that arose over centuries such as Modernism/Liberalism, Higher Criticism, Fundamentalism, and Neo-Evangelicalism.
 
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ktn4eg said:
This book is Paul P. Enns's The Moody Handbook of Theology. (Chicago: Moody Bible Institute, 1989). ISBN 0-8024-3428-2.

I've used this book as a textbook for a class in Introductory Theology that I taught while on the faculty of the Clarksville (TN) Baptist College back in the early1990's.

It's an excellent reference book to have in one's library--especially handy for "lay" Sunday School teachers or for leaders of small group Bible study meetings.

While it's not as comprehensive as seminary-level works on theology, it does provide a basic overview on the subject.

It also covers some of the varying systems of theology such as Calvinism, Arminianism, and Dispensationalism.

Additionally it provides not only a basic historical overview of how different important persons down through the centuries viewed certain aspects of theology, but also a good historical coverage of some of the major conflicts that arose over centuries such as Modernism/Liberalism, Higher Criticism, Fundamentalism, and Neo-Evangelicalism.
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They do not get very in-depth at all in my church in general so this type of a book would be a great read. What are some names of comprehensive graduate level books? Although that may depend on the seminary.
 
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pilgrim_99

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This book doesn't really have anything to do with D.L. Moody. It is published by Moody Press, hence the title.

With regard to Lordship, I'm pretty sure I've perused the newest edition and found that it does not endorse Lordship. But I could be mistaken.
 
JonC

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evangelist6589 said:
I will buy it and as Mac said the newest edition and not the 1989 edition as that edition did not endorse Lordship.
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It is a keeper...but regarding Lordship salvation - this is book we discussed a while back (2008 edition):

JonC said:
Enns, for example, notes that the issue is “whether or not one can become a Christian simply by believing the gospel, or whether or not one must surrender to Christ as the Lord of one’s life. Part of the answer lies in a misunderstanding of Romans 10:9. Confession of Christ as Lord identifies Christ as deity; the issue is not concerning His lordship. In addition, if surrendering one’s life to Christ as Lord is necessary for salvation, then there could be no carnal Christians, yet Paul makes it clear that the Corinthians whom he speaks of being ‘in Christ’ wee indeed carnal (1 Cor. 3:1). Lordship is based on application of the knowledge of Scripture, and the knowledge of Scripture comes with spiritual maturity, which in turn follows salvation. Lordship is important, but it cannot be a condition for salvation; that is adding to the gospel.” (Enns, The Moody Handbook of Theology, 343).
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Revmitchell said:
Enns does not understand Lordship any more than many folks on this board.
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So you may disagree with him on points - but it is, IMHO, an excellent book and really a good read. When I first bought the book I thought it would be merely reference material, but it is more of a text book. You’ll like it. :thumbsup:
 
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JonC said:
It is a keeper...but regarding Lordship salvation - this is book we discussed a while back (2008 edition):





So you may disagree with him on points - but it is, IMHO, an excellent book and really a good read. When I first bought the book I thought it would be merely reference material, but it is more of a text book. You’ll like it. :thumbsup:
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I have it.
 
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Revmitchell said:
I have it.
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Yes…sorry….what I meant was for Evan. You consider it a good resource despite holding that Enns does not understand an issue (the Lordship which Evan questioned). Although Evan may disagree with some points, I think it would prove a good resource. Sometimes we need to be challenged to learn (this can’t be done if we don’t allow “iron to sharpen iron”).
 
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Let me guess, the author is at least a 3 or 4 point Calvinist. That would explain all the praise without any examples of doctrine.
 
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evangelist6589 said:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0802434347/?tag=baptis04-20

Mac was singing the praises for this book one night of the Shep Conference and when Mac recommends a book I usually listen, but I am not sure if I should buy it. Appears to be a reference work and these are better than reading books for deep study. It also appears much of the content is good for the many whom are confused on the various issues in theology so this may very much help me. Do you have it and do you recommend it?

Thanks.
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I had this book (past tense). When I became a Calvinist the many logical inconsistancies of the work became suddenly apparent. Needless to say, eschatology, doesn't fare well either. Enns's book is not really an objective examination of the various views on the whole spectrum of "isms" it seems to cover, but spends most of its emphasis on validating on its preconceptions. Enns also does not have the patience to objectively and accurately state opposing views, a skill necessary for a book that purports to do just that.

Having said that the book is helpful in certain areas. But better time would be spent just studying the Bible on your own. Harder work, but with more lasting results.
 
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