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Title: Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0-8423-2001-6 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 February, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.86 (14 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Essential for any Christian library
Comment: "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" lives up to its title. As a quick overview of Christian doctrine (from a Reformed Theology perspective) there is no book like it that I have come across. And having once been the book buyer for a Christian bookstore, I've seen a truckload or two of books.
I have always liked R. C. Sproul's works. His "The Holiness of God" is the finest overview of that topic available. Sproul brings the same dedication to "ETotCF", providing the reader with core theological points and the Scriptures to back them. As a quick reference it shines. For anyone starting in the faith or seeking a more broad grounding in doctrine, this is as good a place to start as any.
The very fact that so much is being covered in so few pages means that there is an automatic issue of depth. No topic is covered in its full theological glory. Entire volumes have been written on topics like faith and sin, so one cannot come to this work expecting mind-bending treatises or total analysis. Most of the hundred and two topics are only given two to three pages at most. This makes the "Essential" in the title true: only the essence exists here. But again, for what it seeks to accomplish, this book hits the bullseye.
If you are not familiar with Reformed Theology, it differs slightly from other schools of theological thought, but not in any way as to be questionable. Personally, I find Reformed thought to be the most solid of all the differing viewpoints. But as such, there will be some differences in the issues of grace, eschatology, methodologies of sanctification and justification, and ecclesiology. Charismatics/Pentacostals, for example, will find him at once sympathetic and antagonistic to many cherished doctrines. One must remember, though, as with all books on doctrinal issues, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. And more often than not, Sproul will be waiting for you at the middle ground.
One of those rare books that shoul occupy space in every Christian's bookshelves, I go back to it again and again. And when it comes down to it, what more could you want?
Rating: 5
Summary: Handy, well-organized guide of Christian doctrine
Comment: R.C. Sproul's ability to convey important doctrinal concepts using down-to-earth examples and sound biblical foundation makes this book a valuable reference for any Christian. It is well organized into ten major areas of Theology, and each topic is presented in a succint and practical, but yet, authoritative manner. I only missed a subject index.
Rating: 5
Summary: An excellent discourse
Comment: In this book R.C. Sproul does a masterful job of outlining and explaining over 100 essential doctrines of Christianity. The book starts with the basics and then moves into more complicated subjects. Every effort is made to explain these doctrines without requiring the reader to have a seminary education.
Each chapter averages a page and a half to two pages in length and is well supported with Scripture. This makes it a perfect daily devotional for anybody. I did this myself last year. (Warning: One of the earlier chapters references Psalm 119. If you plan on reading all the Scripture references along with the chapter be aware that this one will take awhile :))
This book is a must for anyone interested in theology.
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Title: Chosen by God by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0842313354 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: October, 1994 List Price(USD): $10.99 |
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Title: Now, That's a Good Question! by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0842347119 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: April, 1996 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Willing to Believe: The Controversy over Free Will by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0801064120 Publisher: Baker Book House Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul ISBN: 0842339655 Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers Pub. Date: 01 July, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Knowing Scripture by Robert Charles Sproul ISBN: 0877847339 Publisher: Intervarsity Press Pub. Date: December, 1977 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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