What is the best systematic
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Guess who I am going to recommend?
I have had about six and can't say I have plowed through any but Dabney. I have used pieces of Berkof and Hodge. Reading Dabney makes me feel like I am listening to his lectures.
You may also wanna look into getting James Montgomery Boice's Foundations of the Christian Faith. It may be a better place for you to start out.
Here is a link to see the Book.
[Edited on 10-15-2005 by puritancovenanter]
You may also wanna look into getting James Montgomery Boice's Foundations of the Christian Faith. It may be a better place for you to start out.
Here is a link to see the Book.
[Edited on 10-15-2005 by puritancovenanter]
Do you own Calvin's Institutes?
If not, there is no reason to even ask. It starts with Calvin.
If not, there is no reason to even ask. It starts with Calvin.
You can find Dabney's Systematic online I believe. You may also be able to find others such as Calvin's Institutes. You can download the Institutes for free from e-sword.
Puritan Sailor
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Calvin, then Berkhof.
WrittenFromUtopia
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I would read through at least book one and two of Calvin's Institutes first (if not the whole thing) and then look at Berkhof. Berkhof is really helpful for understanding confessional Presbyterian theology in a fairly modern context.
SolaScriptura
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My favorite is Turretin. I find him to be so much more helpful than others.
My favorite "modern" theology is Grudem. It is hands down the best written.
My favorite "modern" theology is Grudem. It is hands down the best written.
I think Chris makes a great point!
I would first begin with the Reformed standards in order to have a balanced frame work to interpret the other fine works that people have recommended. The standards are consensus documents that have been developed within the context of the church and therefore in my opinion carry much more weight then the writings of a single theologian, even one as brilliant as John Calvin.
I would first begin with the Reformed standards in order to have a balanced frame work to interpret the other fine works that people have recommended. The standards are consensus documents that have been developed within the context of the church and therefore in my opinion carry much more weight then the writings of a single theologian, even one as brilliant as John Calvin.
SolaScriptura
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Originally posted by crhoades
Calvin
then Bavinck and Turretin
WCF and Catechisms wouldn't hurt either
Oooh! I almost forgot Bavinck! You're right, he's great!
Me Died Blue
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Regarding possible resources for confessional study, I would recommend Williamson on the WCF. Also, in terms of systematic theologies, don't forget Hodge later on.
Scott Bushey
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Get both ,Matt. I'm sure it has been conveyed, both can be had online.
crhoades
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G.I. Williamson on the WCF on Sermon Audio - 78 lectures - Free .mp3
The link also has John Dewitt teaching through it as well. I've listened to Williamson's first 8 lectures on Holy Scripture and have found them incredibly edifying.
Pilgrim
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Here is an excellent free download that contains most, if not all of the Reformed Confessions, (Westminster Standards, Three Forms of Unity and several others) as well as the ecumenical creeds (Apostle's, Nicene, Athanasian)
http://www.tulip.org/refcon
http://www.tulip.org/refcon
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