God Is Love: A Biblical and Systematic Theology
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (922 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433522691 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 768 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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While there is no substitute for personal, faithful, and careful Bible reading and prayer, the Bible’s vast size and diversity can make distilling its truth a daunting task. The centrality of God’s love in Bray’s theology reflects a deep conviction that the Bible shows us God for who he really is. Thus most Christians benefit from supplemental resources to help learn and apply what Scripture teaches.Renowned theologian, Gerald Bray has produced just such a resource in his new systematic theology. Though packed with robust content, he writes about this volume: “the aim is to reach those who would not normally find systematic theology appealing or even comprehensible.”This volume is unique from others in that Bray traces the common theme of God’s love through the Bible categorically—from God’s love for himself and his creation to the cross as the ultimate expression of God’s love, among other categories. This volume will be of interest to Christians seeking to grow in their faith.
He is a prolific writer and has authored or edited numerous books, including The Doctrine of God, Biblical Interpretation, God Is Love, and God Has Spoken.. Gerald Bray (DLitt, University of Paris-Sorbonne) is research professor at Beeson Divinity School and director of research for the Latimer Trust
Wonderful Jacob Sweeney A.W. Tozer once said that "what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us". James reminds us that even the demons believe in God - "and shudder" (James 2.19). What that knowledge of God does in us, to us and through us says more about us that it does about God. The Kingdom of Satan is overrun with theologians more precise in their understanding of God than any university on earth has ever known. Yet, they persist in their rebellion. If we know about God but do not know God, then we are no better than the demonic hordes.The thing that we often forget is that God wants us to kn. Solid, But With Missed Opportunities It's hard to read a book on it's own merits, because you don't read a book tabula rasa, without any prejudice or expectations. It's hard to read that way, and it's hard to review that way, and so I only offer a brief preface before reviewing Gerald Bray's book God is Love: A Biblical and Systematic Theology. Bray's book is not written for me.Gerald Bray begins God is Love by stating that the "main purpose of this book is to set out what God has revealed to us." A fine purpose, if I do say so. His aim, however, is what will make the book either make or break for most readers. He says it "is to reach those who would . Solid Theology Text K. Hartman Gerald Bray is one of the world's leading theologians. So, his new hybrid theology text (a blend of systematic and biblical theology) is creating quite a buzz. Crossway is so confident in the quality of this volume that they are offering a free chapter long preview of God is Love.The question then is this: is God is Love worth your time and money? In a word, yes! If you have ever read Gerald Bray's works before you are familiar with his winsome style. Well, that approach to writing and communicating theology is in full-force in God is Love. This translates into a very readable volume that is less like a textbook an
But it is much more. Morgan, Dean and Professor of Theology, California Baptist University“Gerald Bray delivers on his promise—he teaches Christians about the God who is love and about the love that this triune God shows to others. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College“Intimidated by theology books? This is the book for you. Nichols, President, Reformation Bible College; Chief Academic Officer, Ligonier Ministries“God Is Love is a warm, conversational, and contemporary systematic theology written by one of evangelicalism’s leading thinkers. Here you’ll find a firm place to stand to take in the full panorama of Christian belief—centered around the wonder