Millard Erickson's Christian Theology has served for decades as a standard one-volume systematic theology for evangelical students. It works through the whole range of doctrine - revelation and Scripture, the nature and work of God, creation and providence, humanity and sin, the person and work of Christ, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the church and the last things - stating the biblical material, surveying the historical options, and arguing a position.

The third edition is substantially revised throughout, reflecting feedback from professors and students and taking account of theological conversations that have developed since the previous edition. Erickson writes for the classroom, laying out competing views fairly before committing himself, which makes the book as useful for learning how theology is done as for the conclusions it reaches. A standard seminary textbook and a durable reference.