Studies in Doctrine: Understanding Doctrine, Understanding the Trinity, Understanding Jesus, Justification by Faith [Paperback]

Four outstanding McGrath books are here in one volume that gives a clear, thoughtful, and highly readable introduction to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.

In recent years, Alister McGrath has gained prominence as one of evangelicalism's preeminent theologians. A brilliant scholar and communicator, he combines the clarity of thought of a scientist (he holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology) with the deep convictions of a committed Christian and theologian. Studies in Doctrine contains four of McGrath's more popular theological works: Understanding Doctrine explains what doctrine is, why it is important, and what its limitations are. Understanding the Trinity moves from a superb apologetic for God's existence, to developing a concept of God, to a probing and balanced examination of the Trinity proper. Understanding Jesus is a basic, eminently readable, and surprisingly personal introduction to the person and work of Christ. Justification by Faith demonstrates how the vitality and relevance of the doctrine of justification by faith can be recovered and presented to contemporary culture. This volume gives the student and non-specialist a clear, thoughtful, and highly readable introduction to the basic doctrines of the Christian faith.

CONTENTSForewordUnderstanding JesusForewordIntroductionPart I  Getting Started1. Jesus and Christianity2. Why Have Doctrines about Jesus?3. The Sources of Our Knowledge about JesusPart II  The Person of Jesus Christ4. The Resurrection Event5. The New Testament Witness to the Person of Jesus6. The Incarnation: The Doctrine7. The Incarnation: Its SignificancePart III  The Work of Jesus Christ8. The New Testament Witness to the Work of Jesus9. The Loving God10. The Victorious God11. The Forgiving GodPart IV  Conclusion12. The Identity and Significance of Jesus ChristUnderstanding the TrinityPreface1. God and His Critics2. Encountering God3. Thinking About God4. Biblical Models of God5. A Personal God6. The Incarnatl³2