Always Reforming: Explorations in Systematic Theology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 083082829X ISBN 13: 9780830828296

Publisher: IVP Academic, 2007

Synopsis

The Reformed churches of the sixteenth century affirmed the need to be semper reformanda--always reforming. But in the ensuing centuries, some have taken this conviction as a mandate to abandon the departure from received orthodoxy, while others have progressed toward a rigid confessionalism that cements the Reformation itself as a final codification of truth. Between these extremes is the ongoing need of the church to be always reforming--subjecting its beliefs and practices to the renewed scrutiny of Holy Scripture and restating the truth of Scriptures in ways that faithfully communicate the gospel, advance the mission of the church and empower the people of God. This collection of essays by senior theologians and edited by A. T. B. McGowan practices what it preaches, mining the whole terrain of systematic theology to refresh, renew and yes, even reform the church for its next season. Contributions by Gerald Bray, Henri Blocher, Stephen Williams, Kevin J. Vanhoozer and others.

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About the Author

A. T. B. McGowan is principal of Highland Theological College in Dingwall, Scotland, adjunct professor of theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, and visiting professor of theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also serves as vice president of World Reformed Fellowship. He is the editor of Always Reforming (IVP Academic).

Edition details

• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 083082829X
• ISBN 13: 9780830828296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 365
• Editor: McGowan A T B