Summary of Christian Doctrine

Author: Louis Berkhof

Just as Berkhof's Systematic Theology is outstanding in its own field, his Summary of Christian Doctrine is unequalled as a popular handbook of Christian doctrine, written from an evangelical and reformed standpoint. Systematically arranged and helpfully sub-divided, A Summary of Christian Doctrine has proved ideal for church study-groups. Passages for memorization and questions for review at the close of each chapter enhance the book's value for the student.

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INTRODUCTION

1. Religion
2. Revelation
3. Scripture

THE DOCTRINE OF GOD AND CREATION

4. The Essential Nature of God
5. The Names of God
6. The Attributes of God
7. The Trinity
8. The Divine Decrees
9. Creation
10. Providence

THE DOCTRINE OF MAN IN RELATION TO GOD

11. Man in His Original State
12. Man in the State of Sin
13. Man in the Covenant of Grace

THE DOCTRINE OF THE PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST

14. The Names and Natures of Christ
15. The States of Christ
16. The Offices of Christ
17. The Atonement through Christ

THE DOCTRINE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE WORK OF REDEMPTION

18. The Common Operations of the Holy Spirit: Common Grace
19. Calling and Regeneration
20. Conversion: Repentance and Faith
21. Justification
22. Sanctification and Perseverance

THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH AND THE MEANS OF GRACE

23. The Nature of the Church
24. The Government and Power of the Church
25. The Word of God and the Sacraments in General
26. Christian Baptism
27. The Lord’s Supper

THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST THINGS

28. Physical Death and the Intermediate State
29. The Second Coming of Christ
30. The Resurrection, the last Judgment, and the Final State