Recommended Book for Beginners

[panicbird]

I am certain that this has been asked before but I cannot seem to find it.

Which books would you recommend for someone desiring to learn sound theology but who has never studied it before? I have my own ideas of what would work, but I wanted to see if there are any of which I have not thought.

Lon

 

[srhoades]

What is Reformed Theology? by RC Sproul
Sricpture Alone by James White
Faith Alone by RC Sproul

These books do an excellant job of hammering out the misconceptions of what the classical reformed position is in a simple, but not simplistic manner.

 

[Don Kistler]

Dr. Gerstner's little book "Theology for Everyman" is good and basic. There is a little more depth in his "Primitive Theology," and more depth still in his "Theology in Dialogue."

 

[polemic_turtle]

Welcome, Dr. Kistler!

 

[Don Kistler]

Many thanks for your greetings.

 

[srhoades]

Originally posted by Don Kistler
Dr. Gerstner's little book "Theology for Everyman" is good and basic. There is a little more depth in his "Primitive Theology," and more depth still in his "Theology in Dialogue."

Is Theology in Dialogue still in print? I have been looking for it for a while and can only find used copies, and they are quit pricey.

 

[Don Kistler]

Try Ligonier. They should have it.

 

[panicbird]

Is "Theology for Everyman" in print?

 

[Don Kistler]

I'm not sure, but a copy shouldn't be that hard to find. Try abebooks.com if Ligonier doesn't have it.

 

[panicbird]

Has anyone used the Christian Handbook by Peter Jeffery? What about Be Sure What You Believe by Joe Nesom?

Lon

 

[Robin]

Originally posted by panicbird
I am certain that this has been asked before but I cannot seem to find it.

Which books would you recommend for someone desiring to learn sound theology but who has never studied it before? I have my own ideas of what would work, but I wanted to see if there are any of which I have not thought.

Lon

The Heidelberg Catechism and/or the "Three Forms of Unity"

Robin

 

[WrittenFromUtopia]

Summary of Christian Doctrine by Berkhof

 

[BobVigneault]

Originally posted by WrittenFromUtopia
Summary of Christian Doctrine by Berkhof

http://www.mbrem.com/shorttakes/berk.htm

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Originally posted by panicbird
I am certain that this has been asked before but I cannot seem to find it.

Which books would you recommend for someone desiring to learn sound theology but who has never studied it before? I have my own ideas of what would work, but I wanted to see if there are any of which I have not thought.

Lon

I think R.C. Sproul is a fantastic writer for introductory theology. Easy to read and understand. Specifically:

The Holiness of God
Faith Alone
Willing to Believe
Chosen by God
Now That's a Good Question

 

[Myshkin]

Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, R.C. Sproul
Concise Theology, J.I. Packer
The Gospel for Real Life, Jerry Bridges
Putting Amazing Back into Grace, Mike Horton
Foundations of the Christian Faith, James M. Boice

[Edited on 4-26-2006 by RAS]

 

[srhoades]

Originally posted by SemperFideles

Originally posted by panicbird
I am certain that this has been asked before but I cannot seem to find it.

Which books would you recommend for someone desiring to learn sound theology but who has never studied it before? I have my own ideas of what would work, but I wanted to see if there are any of which I have not thought.

Lon

I think R.C. Sproul is a fantastic writer for introductory theology. Easy to read and understand. Specifically:

The Holiness of God
Faith Alone
Willing to Believe
Chosen by God
Now That's a Good Question

I was really disappointed with Now That's a Good Question. Many of the questions he offers possible answers, dances around, but never offers a conclusive answer.

 

[beej6]

I think _Now That's A Good Question_ is a fine book. If there are several answers to one question, I pray that it means we have some Christian liberty in those matters.

To digress a bit, RC Sproul's _Renewing Your Mind_ is now also on TV. DirecTV channel 378, NRBnet, 4:30am, noon, and 4:30pm Pacific Time (there might be one more showing as well), Monday-Friday.

 

[srhoades]

Originally posted by beej6
I think _Now That's A Good Question_ is a fine book. If there are several answers to one question, I pray that it means we have some Christian liberty in those matters.

To digress a bit, RC Sproul's _Renewing Your Mind_ is now also on TV. DirecTV channel 378, NRBnet, 4:30am, noon, and 4:30pm Pacific Time (there might be one more showing as well), Monday-Friday.

You can also get his podcast, but he currently only broadcats the friday shows.