Theology: The Basics

Written by one of the world’s leading Protestant theologians, Theology: The Basics is designed for students taking a first short course in Christian theology or for lay Christians who wish to find out more about their faith. Accessible and lively, this introductory textbook: - Introduces readers to key theological issues, such as God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, faith, creation, salvation, atonement, religious history and heaven - Includes within each chapter an overview of one of these themes, presents relevant biblical passages, and summarizes the contribution of one major theologian - Uses the Apostle′s Creed as a framework in order to provide a user–friendly structure - Features a concluding section which explains how readers can take their study further, giving examples of the kind of detailed discussion that is possible.