Wayne Grudem鈥檚 Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology鈥攁nd with good reason. The textbook鈥檚 emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.
This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.
Part 5鈥擬aking Sense of Salvation explores God鈥檚 common grace to redeem those who will be saved, and to demonstrate his goodness, mercy, justice, and glory.
Important Topics Include:
The order of salvation鈥攆rom God鈥檚 choice of people to be saved to the chosen people receiving a resurrection body.Effective calling鈥攖he act of God the father speaking through the human proclamation of the gospel to summon people to himself in saving faith.Regeneration鈥攁 secret act of God in which he imparts new spiritual life to us.Glorification鈥攚hen Christ returns and raises from the dead the bodies of all believers for all time who have died.
Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of Salvation helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.
