A handbook of Christian belief to help Christians grasp the overall pattern of the Bible's teaching.
Christians have already begun to know God and his truth. This handbook will help us grow in that liberating knowledge, as it opens up the great themes of God's Word and shows us how they fit together.
Each chapter looks at one facet of biblical truth and encourages further study with Scripture references to look up, questions for discussion and books for additional reading. The main sections all close with practical reflection on how the Bible's teaching challenges and moves us to adore the living God.
As well as offering updated bibliographies, this new edition responds to recent developments in secular and Christian thinking. It ensures that Know the Truth will remain an excellent introduction to doctrine.
Foreword by J I Packer
Preface to the first edition
Preface to the new edition
Introduction
General bibliography
Abbreviations
Part 1. The final authority in matters of faith
1. Authority
2. Revelation
3. Scripture
Application
Part 2. The doctrine of God
4. The being of God
5. God the Holy Trinity
6. The attributes or perfections of God
7. The work of creation
8. The work of providence
Application
Part 3. Humankind and sin
9. Essential human nature
10. Humanity in sin
11. Humanity in grace
12. Humanity in glory
Application
Part 4. The person and work of Christ
13. The humanity of Jesus Christ
14. The deity of Jesus Christ
15. The one person
16. The work of Christ: biblical teaching
17. The work of Christ: historical perspectives
Application
Part 5. The person and work of the Holy Spirit
18. The person of the Spirit
19. The Spirit of promise
20. The Spirit and Christian beginnings
21. The Spirit and Christian growth
22. Historical perspective: the Holy Spirit today
Application
Part 6. The church
23. The identity of the church
24. The function of the church
25. The life of the church
26. The church in history
Application
Part 7. The last things
27. The kingdom of God
28. The second advent of Christ
29. The final state
30. The last things in Christian thought
Application
Index
| Contributors | Bruce Milne |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781844747504 |
| Format | eBook |
| First published | March 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | IVP |
'It is a privilege to commend so sensible, clear and fruitful an overview of basic Christian belief.'
- J I Packer
It is a privilege to commend so sensible, clear and fruitful an overview of basic Christian belief.
This book "Know the Truth by Bruce Milne presents sound biblical and doctrinal truth
This book is from a Reformed/Calvinist viewpoint; I am neither. This is an excellent textbook, and would qualify as a mini library on some of these 'big' teachings.I have pastored several churches and have been evangelising the cults (New Religious Movements/Groups) for almost 35 years. I believe that this is a real arsenal to have in a Christian's library. For those, who haven't been able to study at Bible College/Seminary, I believe that this book goes a long way to self-study and prepare to defend our faith - biblically (1 Peter 3:15). It is well worth every penny/cent.
