February Book of the Month
Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem
Doctrina Biblica: Enseñanzas Esenciales de la Fe Cristiana por Wayne Grudem
By recommending a new book every month, we’re recommending resources to you that help you to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Pet. 3:18). It is not required that you purchase or read these books. They’re mere recommendations to assist you in choosing good books that help you to make the best use of the precious time you have.
A “Systematic Theology” For The Everyday Christian
February’s book of the month is “Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith” by Wayne Grudem. This book is a “systematic theology” book. “What does that mean?”, you ask. Systematic theology answers “what does the Bible teach about (____) subject?”, brings together all of the passages regarding that subject and provides you with a clear and oftentimes simple way to understand what can often be difficult teachings or doctrines of the Christian faith. What does the Bible teach about the Trinity, spiritual gifts, salvation, the Son of God, the Church, angels and demons, holiness, or the end times? You’ll find helpful answers grounded in the Scriptures to all of these questions and more. To learn more about what systematic theology is, click here. Whether you consider yourself a scholar or not, this is the kind of book every Christian should own and regularly refer back to. Mercifully, this particular systematic theology is an abridged version of Wayne Grudem’s original Systematic Theology.
It’s still admittedly a large book, but every page will enrich your mind with the wonder of God’s Word.