Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith

In Christian Theology, author Christopher W. Morgan presents an accessible introduction to the core areas of systematic theology, including God, revelation, humanity, sin, Christ and his work, the church, and the future. Each chapter highlights Scripture's teaching on a topic as it unfolds in the Bible's story line, intentionally connecting readers to the doctrines with a focus on personal application and missional living.    Review ?Chris Morgan is one of this generation?s most trusted theologians. His work at California Baptist is known to many and is deeply respected throughout the evangelical world. This new work, Christian Theology: The Biblical Story and Our Faith, is a welcomed addition to the field of Systematic Theology. This work will well serve seminary students, Christian college students, ministers of the gospel, and even lay persons desiring to dig into their faith more deeply. I highly recommend this book.? -Jason K. Allen, president, and professor of preaching and pastoral ministry, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary   ?Christian Theology is a stunning accomplishment, unrivaled in many ways by other systematic theologies. It is a biblically faithful, lucidly written systematic theology expounded with consistent reference to the Bible?s dramatic narrative. A brilliant piece of work that will be used in classrooms and studies for years to come. Highly recommended.? -Bruce Riley Ashford, dean of faculty, provost, and professor of theology and culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary   ?How can I understand, explain, and live out my Christian faith? Christian Theology, by Christopher Morgan with Robert Peterson, wonderfully equips us to answer this question. This succinct and yet highly informed textbook is precise, practical, and a delight to read. No matter which is your denomination, tradition, or preferred school of thought-you will find unity, clarity, and perspective in this book.? -Sam Chan, cultural analyst, author, and public speaker, City Bible Forum, Australia   ?Christopher Morgan knows theology both past and present, and how to express it in engaging accessible ways. He is a master teacher as this volume of Christian theology shows. He covers the traditional topics and does so in ways that are biblically grounded, informed by the flow of redemptive history, aware of the Christian past, and with a sharp eye on the relevance of the Word of God to life today and life together. Indeed, the last chapter is on the Christian life. Would that all works of theology show his faithfulness, deftness, carefulness, and concern for connection with real life. Outstanding!? -Graham A. Cole, dean, and professor of biblical and systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School    ?This important new work by Chris Morgan, written with Robert Peterson, is a splendid introductory theology textbook. Thoroughly biblical and orthodox, eminently readable, thoughtfully designed, and pastoral in its tone and approach, this volume will serve as a remarkable resource for college and seminary students. Each chapter seeks to bring clarity to areas that have often brought division to Christians. Readers will discover much in Christian Theology worthy of praise, including careful biblical exegesis, helpful biographical portraits, introductions to global thinkers, and thoughtful engagement at key points with the Christian tradition, always with an eye on the church. I gladly and heartily commend this excellent volume to Christian leaders, professors, students, and interested laypersons.? -David S. Dockery, theologian-in-residence, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and president, International Alliance for Christian Education   ?Christian Theology is a rare jewel among one volume systematic theologies-doctrinally coherent, biblically grounded, historically aware, and shaped by the grand narrative of Scripture. Add to that its accessibility to lay readers and college studen