TY - BOOK AU - Reymond, Robert L. TI - A new systematic theology of the Christian faith SN - 9780849913174 U1 - 230.51/REY PY - 1998/// CY - Nashville, TN PB - Word KW - Theology, doctrinal KW - Reformed church KW - doctrines N1 - Lectures delivered at Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO and Knox Theological Seminary, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Introduction -- pt. 1. : A word from another world. The fact of divine revelation -- The inspired nature of Holy Scripture -- The attributes of Holy Scripture -- The nature of biblical truth -- The Bible as the pou stō for knowledge and personal significance; pt. 2. God and man. Introduction to the doctrine of God -- The names and nature of God -- God as Trinity -- The Trinity in the creeds -- The eternal decree of God -- God's works of creation and providence -- The biblical view of man; pt. 3. Our "so great salvation". God's eternal plan of salvation -- The unity of the covenant of grace -- The supernatural Christ of history -- The Christ of the early councils -- The character of the cross work of Christ -- The divine design behind the cross work of Christ -- The application of the benefits of the cross work of Christ; pt. 4. The church. The nature and foundation of the church -- The attributes and marks of the church -- The authority and duties of the church -- The government of the church -- The church's means of grace; pt. 5. Last things. Biblical eschatology -- Downgrade trends in contemporary evangelical eschatology ER -