{"title":"ACBC Reading List","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany Christians feel they aren’t equipped to counsel. Yet, when our brothers and sisters in Christ encounter trials, suffering, and sin, we are called to help them “grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,” by speaking the truth in love. The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors provides training to equip Christians to minister God’s Word faithfully to those in their life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividuals pursuing ACBC Certification are required to read 1,000 pages or more from the following resources (300 pages must be from those categorized as BIBLICAL COUNSELING \u0026amp; THEOLOGY).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"anger-and-stress-management-gods-way","title":"Anger and Stress Management God's Way by Wayne Mack","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: Anger and Stress Management God's Way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnger and stress affect each of us every day—even if we aren’t feeling them ourselves, we come into contact with people who are. But their commonplace nature shouldn’t cause us to shrug them away. Anger and stress are both destroyers, and they must be controlled before they bring devastating harm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMack exhorts us: “You don’t have to be overcome and destroyed by ungodly anger or stress. By God’s grace, you can be an overcomer.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf all the resources available to us, the Bible contains the most trustworthy and helpful guidance on how to handle ungodly anger and stress. Internationally respected and experienced biblical counselor Wayne Mack shows how to turn to God’s Word to find help, explaining principles that can be adopted for lasting positive change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes study questions and evaluation materials.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWayne Mack lives in Pretoria, South Africa, where he serves as a pastor-elder with his son-in-law and teaches biblical counseling at Strengthening Ministries Training Institute to pastors and aspiring pastors in the region. He also spends about six weeks in the USA teaching at various churches. 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Jay Adams shows clearly that, while there is no such thing as instant godliness, genuine and lasting holiness is indeed possible. Beginning with Paul's instruction in 1 Timothy 4:7, \"you must discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness,\" Adams explains how godly living can become second nature for the person who truly desires to be Christlike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\nJay E. Adams is known for his many books on counseling and frequent appearances at conferences on Christian living and counseling issues. He served for many years on the faculties of Westminster Theological Seminary and Westminster Seminary in California. He is currently the dean of the Institute for Nouthetic Studies, a distance-learning institution that provides international training in biblical counseling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33416339203,"sku":"9780875520216","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/disc.jpg?v=1723529742"},{"product_id":"courage-fighting-fear-with-fear","title":"Courage: Fighting Fear with Fear (Previously titled 'The Fear Factor') by Wayne Mack","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: Courage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\nFrom Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells us to fear God, but our lives show where our true fears lie. Warping the shape of our lives from day to day, sinful, controlling fear also paralyzes us spiritually: we’re afraid to obey or trust God in the circumstances that scare us, and we care more about what others think of us than what God thinks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere the Macks encourage you to embrace the fear that is good for you—showing how the fear of God drives out all other fears and laying the groundwork for a strong foundation for courage in every situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book can be used for individual growth and development, for group study, or for homework assignments for those in counseling. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n“If you are one of those professing Christians whose most significant struggle is fear, you’ve now found in this book a treasure trove of biblical teaching that can wonderfully liberate you.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eLance Quinn\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Grace Advance at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Courage tops the list of books that I regularly recommend for discipleship and counseling. There are few books written that are as helpful a resource to nearly every counselee that walks through my door.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Street\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor and Chair of Biblical Counseling, The Master’s College \u0026amp; Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Macks’ work stands out among a number of good resources on the subject. I would encourage you to use it first to bless your own life and then to use it to bless the life of everyone you know who might experience the emotion of fear (wouldn’t that be all of us?).”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eAmy Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e, Counselor, Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\nWayne Mack lives in Pretoria, South Africa, where he serves as a pastor-elder with his son-in-law and teaches biblical counseling at Strengthening Ministries Training Institute to pastors and aspiring pastors in the region. He also spends about six weeks in the USA teaching at various churches. He and his wife, Carol, have four adult children and numerous grandchildren.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore by Wayne A. Mack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoshua Mack (MA in biblical counseling, The Master's College; MDiv, The Master's Seminary; DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is pastor-teacher of Living Hope Church in Pretoria, South Africa, and executive director of 1Hope Ministries International. He and his wife Marda have five daughters as well as two boys and one girl in permanent foster care. He is the co-author of Courage and God's Solution to Life's Problems. 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So they look for something more—an emotionally exciting and self-edifying experience not found in God's Word. This failure to understand the sufficiency of Christ has opened the door to all kinds of worldy influences, causing many modern believers to mix biblical truths with seemingly helpful man-made methods such as mysticism and psychology. As a result, they wallow in a watered-down, pseudo-Christanity that has been drained of its vitality, effectiveness, and security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book John MacArthur exposes the main ways Christians have displaced their spiritual resources and explains how to avoid making the same error. It will make you newly aware of how completely God provides—and give you a renewed understanding of what it means to be \"complete in Christ.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"contrib-hd clear\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"role\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-detail-author clear\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crossway.org\/authors\/john-macarthur\/\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/authors\/173.jpg\" class=\"left\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn MacArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He is known around the world for his verse-by-verse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program, \u003cem\u003eGrace to You\u003c\/em\u003e. He has also written or edited nearly four hundred books and study guides. MacArthur serves as the president of the Master’s College and Seminary. He and his wife, Patricia, live in Southern California and have four grown children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34098739395,"sku":"9781581340136","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/aour.jpg?v=1723703514"},{"product_id":"pursuing-peace-a-christian-guide-to-handling-our-conflicts","title":"Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts by Robert D Jones","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have conflict in your life—we all do. You encounter it in your home, your workplace, your school, or even your church. All around us tensions exist and disputes persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a step-by-step process for pursuing peace in ALL your relationships and a tool you can use to help others. This guide is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIBLICAL — relies on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and life-giving power of God’s Spirit-breathed Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCHRIST-CENTERED — depends on the forgiving and empowering grace of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePRACTICAL — provides concrete action steps, case examples, discussion questions, and suggested language to handle specific situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROVEN — offers tried-and-true methods from a pastor, professor, counselor, and certified Christian conciliator who has led couples, churches, and Christian schools to make peace for over twenty-five years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with wisdom and practical techniques, this manageable book on reconciliation will send you on your way to pursuing peace while helping others to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"contrib-hd clear\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"role\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-detail-author clear\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crossway.org\/authors\/robert-d-jones\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/authors\/2045.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert D. Jones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (D.Theol, University of South Africa; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as associate professor of biblical counseling at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a fellow and speaker with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a certified Christian conciliator with Peacemaker Ministries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"clear\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"endorsements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Interpersonal conflict is a misery maker, stirring up chaos and the fog of war. Robert Jones carefully walks down the narrow road that makes peace and stirs up joy. His presentation is judicious, wide-ranging, balanced, biblical, and full of grace. Every counselor needs to know these things. Every struggler willing to take the time will benefit—and we are all strugglers in these matters. Speed-reading not allowed! \u003cem\u003ePursuing Peace\u003c\/em\u003e needs to be slowly absorbed and would make a marvelous twelve-week study.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Powlison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eExecutive Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Conflict comes in many shapes and sizes, so we need a variety of perspectives and insights into how to respond to it in biblically faithful ways. I am delighted that Robert Jones has brought his many years of pastoral and counseling experience to bear on this topic—providing a fresh perspective on how to approach conflict and estranged people in a grace-filled, gospel-centered way.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKen Sande\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, Peacemaker Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a day when ‘us and them’ seems to be the default presumption with which our society confronts culture, politics, and religion, Robert Jones has provided us a scripturally sound and pragmatic path to follow to experience the peace for which most of us have a God-given desire. While the book may find itself in the syllabus of many Christian counseling classes, it is equally at home in the school of practical theology. Rich with biblical references and connected to practical application, \u003cem\u003ePursuing Peace\u003c\/em\u003e will be helpful specifically for those dealing with issues of conflict in any arena of life, and generally for all who wish to gain a clearer understanding of how to interact with others in God-pleasing ways. With uncanny insights and sharp clarity, Dr. Jones addresses and then makes sense of normal, everyday conflicts and how they should be handled so that full resolution might be experienced. This book is indeed a helpful contribution to the culture of our day.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThom S. Rainer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e President and CEO, LifeWay Christian Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34124992835,"sku":"9781433530135","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/apeace.jpg?v=1770106798"},{"product_id":"unpacking-forgiveness-biblical-answers-for-complex-questions-and-deep-wounds","title":"Unpacking Forgiveness - Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps readers move beyond the wounds and baggage of bitterness, disagreements, and broken relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"True or false: most Christian pastors and counselors agree on what forgiveness is and how it should take place.\" This question is part of Chris Brauns's Forgiveness Quiz that draws readers into his book and gets them thinking about the subject of forgiveness. The truth is, pastors and counselors disagree profoundly on this subject. \u003cem\u003eUnpacking Forgiveness\u003c\/em\u003e combines sound theological thinking and honesty about the complicated questions many face to provide readers with a solid understanding of biblical forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly God's Word can unpack forgiveness. The wounds are too deep for us to find healing on our own, and the questions are too complex to be unraveled by anything but the wisdom of God. This book goes beyond a feel-good doctrine of automatic forgiveness, balancing the beauty of God's grace and the necessity of forgiveness with the teaching that forgiveness must take place in a way that is consistent with justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"contrib-hd clear\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"role\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-detail-author clear\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crossway.org\/authors\/chris-brauns\/\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"left\" src=\"https:\/\/static.crossway.org\/authors\/1123.jpg\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Brauns\u003c\/strong\u003e (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor at the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, Illinois.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"clear\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"endorsements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Offenses will come. It's a given. Unpacking Forgiveness wisely prepares us for the aftermath. Grieving the loss of our six children in a van accident and then being reminded of that loss throughout thirteen years of subsequent battles forced us to search the Scriptures concerning the issue of forgiveness. Chris not only has confirmed answers that we had found but has thoroughly sorted out what it takes to be right with God and man. This is a diligent work with heart.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Scott Willis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Forgiveness of one another is one of the most important subjects in the Bible, and yet one so often misunderstood. Now Christopher Brauns has done a magnificent job in helping us understand the true nature of biblical forgiveness. Every Christian will profit from reading and applying this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJerry Bridges\u003c\/strong\u003e, author, \u003cem\u003eThe Pursuit of Holiness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Here is a book that lives up to its title. Forgiveness remains a distant dream for many people precisely because they don't know what it means, where to begin or what to expect. Blending contemporary stories with the teaching of the Bible, Christopher Brauns unpacks forgiveness so that we can be set free from bitterness. I especially appreciated his emphasis on coming back to the character of God and learning to delight in him as the only way forward when we have been deeply hurt. A book to be read on your knees. It could change your life.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Pritchard\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, Keep Believing Ministries; author of Credo, Discovering God's Will for Your Life, The Amazing Journey of Faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34125122755,"sku":"9781581349801","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/unp.jpg?v=1733997268"},{"product_id":"the-faithful-parent-a-biblical-guide-to-raising-a-family","title":"The Faithful Parent - A Biblical Guide to Raising a Family by Stuart W. Scott \u0026 Martha Peace","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParents and children need help—a lot of help. They need help from the One who is perfect, who understands our need, and who can really help us—God himself. And because of that, the most important relationship in your family is not with your child, it is not with your spouse—it is your relationship with him. That's the relationship \u003cem\u003eThe Faithful Parent\u003c\/em\u003e emphasizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartha Peace, best-selling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Excellent Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, and Stuart Scott, author of its counterpart, \u003cem\u003eThe Exemplary Husband\u003c\/em\u003e, join forces to challenge you to become a faithful parent—one who perseveres and leaves the results to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Faithful Parent\u003c\/em\u003e provides the comprehensive help that parents need. This will be a timeless resource.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Tedd Tripp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Covers the waterfront of biblical parenting . . . shows how to handle those times when things don’t go as planned.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Wayne A. Mack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Read this excellent book with an anticipated joy. You won't be disappointed!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Lance Quinn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stuart Scott and Martha Peace are trustworthy guides parents will learn to trust.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—R. Albert Mohler Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca class=\"product_contributor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prpbooks.com\/authors\/stuart-w-scott\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributor_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStuart W. Scott is associate professor of Biblical counseling at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, a fellow of NANC, and has over 25 years experience in counseling and pastoral ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product_contributor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prpbooks.com\/authors\/martha-peace\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"contributor\" alt=\"Martha Peace\" src=\"https:\/\/commondatastorage.googleapis.com\/prpbooks%2Fimages%2Fauthors%2Fweb%2FPeace_Martha.jpg\" width=\"131\" height=\"164\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributor_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMartha Peace is a biblical counselor and conference speaker, as well as a bestselling author. She lives with her husband, Sanford, in Peachtree City, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34152447427,"sku":"9781596382015","price":12.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/parent.jpg?v=1723134721"},{"product_id":"a-theology-of-christian-counseling","title":"A Theology of Christian Counseling by Dr. Jay E. Adams (ACBC: BIBLICAL COUNSELING \u0026 THEOLOGY)","description":"\u003ch6\u003ePaperback\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: A Theology of Christian Counseling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Theology of Christian Counseling connects biblical doctrine with practical living. Salvation, that central concern of Protestant theology, is often too narrowly defined. It is thought of as “being saved from the consequences of sin.” But God is doing much more. He is making something new out of the old sinful nature. He is, in Christ, making new creatures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“No counseling system that is based on some other foundation can begin to offer what Christian counseling offers. . . . No matter what the problem is, no matter how greatly sin has abounded, the Christian counselor’s stance is struck by the far-more-abounding nature of the grace of Jesus Christ in redemption. What a difference this makes in counseling!” In this book the reader will gain an insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs a biblical approach to counseling. And the connection between solid theology and practical application will become compelling. This book is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jay E. Adams is Director of Advanced Studies and Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, his B.D. from the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, his S.T.M. from Temple University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. In addition to having served as a pastor and then a Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Dr. Adams has been the Dean of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, Laverock, Pennsylvania, since its founding in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has written over fifty books, translated the New Testament into English (The Christian Counselor’s New Testament), and lectured throughout the world. His books deal with many aspects of pastoral ministry and counseling as well as Bible study and practical Christian living\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34230853123,"sku":"9780310511014","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/the_16ee4425-9aa4-4081-9aa2-2ece9b24396e.jpg?v=1721956521"},{"product_id":"marriage-divorce-and-remarriage-in-the-bible","title":"Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible by Jay Adams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the church is going to use the Bible to decide whether divorce is legitimate in certain cases and whether divorced couples have the right to remarry with the approval and blessing of God’s people, then the Bible must be studied without prejudice toward a particular answer. The author examines the relevant passages in both the Old and New Testaments so that his readers can consider the many issues and interpretations that arise in trying to establish a consistently biblical position. As a result, readers can see more clearly and accept more firmly the truth of Scripture. The book succeeds at being exactly what the author wanted it to be: \"a comprehensive, lucid, accurate study presented in a readable and practical style. . . .\" It is a valuable resource for the pastor, counselor, church leader, and others who are struggling to understand and apply scriptural principles to the problems of divorce and remarriage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jay E. Adams is Director of Advanced Studies and Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. 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Using biblically directed discussion, nouthetic counseling works by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about change in the personality and behavior of the counselee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Dr. Jay Adams points out in his introduction, \"I have been engrossed in the project of developing biblical counseling and have uncovered what I consider to be a number of important scriptural principles. . . . There have been dramatic results. . . . Not only have people’s immediate problems been resolved, but there have also been solutions to all sorts of long-term problems as well.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince its first publication in 1970, this book has gone through over thirty printings. It establishes the basis for and an introduction to a counseling approach that is being used in pastors’ studies, in counseling centers, and across dining room tables throughout the country and around the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jay E. Adams is Director of Advanced Studies and Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, California. He received his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, his B.D. from the Reformed Episcopal Theological Seminary, his S.T.M. from Temple University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri. In addition to having served as a pastor and then a Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Dr. Adams has been the Dean of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, Laverock, Pennsylvania, since its founding in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has written over fifty books, translated the New Testament into English (The Christian Counselor’s New Testament), and lectured throughout the world. 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Does his gaze have anything to say about the myriad issues counseling deals with? Has he communicated the way he thinks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Powlison helps us to see God in the counseling context, training us to see what God sees, hear what he says, and do what he does. As we look through this Scriptural lens, we will become more thoughtful in understanding people and more skillful in curing souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll counseling models—whether secular or religious—are essentially differing systems of \"pastoral care and cure.\" When you include God in the picture, it changes the way we think about \"problem,\" \"diagnosis,\" \"strategy,\" \"solution,\" \"helpful,\" \"cure,\" \"insight,\" and \"counselor.\" Learn how the Bible's truth competes head-to-head with other counseling models and changes what we live for and how we live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"David Powlison has profoundly impacted my ministry by teaching me the discipline of seeing life through the lens of Scripture rather than the other way around. The crumbs from Dave’s table—his most casual comments—have nourished me for years. This is a feast if biblical insight.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Ken Sande\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With fresh insight and skillful creativity, Powlison demonstrates that the Bible, when rightly understood, speaks with the full weight of God's own authority. This book will help counselors and anyone who wants to live life and minister in a distinctly biblical way.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Wayne Mack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product_contributor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prpbooks.com\/authors\/david-powlison\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"contributor\" alt=\"David Powlison\" src=\"https:\/\/commondatastorage.googleapis.com\/prpbooks%2Fimages%2Fauthors%2Fweb%2FPowlison_David.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"138\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributor_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDavid Powlison (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; MA, PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is the editor of the \u003cem\u003eJournal of Biblical Counseling \u003c\/em\u003eand a member of the faculty and counseling staff at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation in Glenside, Pennsylvania. He teaches at Westminster Theological Seminary and is a board member and fellow of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. He and his wife live in Glenside. They have three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34234896771,"sku":"9780875526089","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/david_11959696-29fb-40e6-8650-c99fbc3604c5.jpg?v=1733993209"},{"product_id":"strengthening-your-marriage","title":"Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne Mack","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: Strengthening Your Marriage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor better or for worse? Whichever term describes your marriage, there are ways to make it (even) better. 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Both as a counseling aid and as a guide for husbands and wives to study together, this book offers true hope and help where couples need it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003eWayne Mack lives in Pretoria, South Africa, where he serves as a pastor-elder with his son-in-law and teaches biblical counseling at Strengthening Ministries Training Institute to pastors and aspiring pastors in the region. He also spends about six weeks in the USA teaching at various churches. 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Those who preach, teach or counsel regularly are sure to benefit greatly from this helpful resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Dr. John MacArthur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Tautges lays the theological foundation for biblical counseling—in a way that is both comprehensive and compassionate. This book demonstrates a staunch commitment to an expository, exegetical examination of counseling as presented in God’s Word. 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In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCounseling the Hard Cases\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, editors Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert use the true stories of real patients to show how the truths of God’s Word can be released to bring help, hope, and healing into the lives of those who struggle with some of the most difficult psychiatric diagnoses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom pastors and academics to physicians and psychiatrists, a world-class team of contributing counselors share accounts of Scripture having helped overcome bipolar, dissociative identity, and obsessive compulsive disorders, postpartum depression, panic attacks, addiction, issues from childhood sexual abuse, homosexuality, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also shows how the graces of Christ, as revealed in the Bible, brought powerful spiritual change to the lives of such people who seemed previously burdened beyond hope by mental and emotional roadblocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContributors include John Babler, Ph.D., Kevin Carson, D.Min., Laura Hendrickson, M.D., Garrett Higbee, Psy.D., Robert Jones, D.Min., Martha Peace, RN, Steve Viars, D.Min., and Dan Wickert, M.D.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuart Scott\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He also authored \u003ci\u003eThe Exemplary Husband\u003c\/i\u003e and is a board member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeath Lambert\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL. 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Study and Teacher Guides available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Peace\u003c\/b\u003e is a biblical counselor and conference speaker, as well as a bestselling author. She lives with her husband, Sanford, in Peachtree City, Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Focus Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34335284035,"sku":"9781885904089","price":14.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/products\/excellent-wife.jpg?v=1487313976"},{"product_id":"the-exemplary-husband-a-biblical-perspective","title":"The Exemplary Husband - A Biblical Perspective by Stuart Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall goal of this book is to assist husbands toward purposeful and lasting Christ-likeness for the glory of God. He created marriage to be a picture of the relationship between Christ and the church. It was written to be a companion book for The Excellent Wife. Couples who commit to the biblical principles presented in these books will find a oneness in marriage that will give God glory and bring His blessing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuart Scott is associate professor of Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. 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Christians are not powerless to truly overcome an “addiction” if they have the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit to enable them to say ‘no’ to choices that will mentally enslave them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eThis book makes the distinction between what the world terms a “disease” and what Scripture demonstrates is a life-dominating sin nature problem. Here you will find biblical tools to help you examine your heart’s motives at the root of the “addiction.” \u003ci\u003eThe Heart of Addiction \u003c\/i\u003eis being heralded as the leading, practical book on addictions from a biblical perspective today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMark E. Shaw, D.Min., is a Pastor and Executive Director at Vision of Hope, a ministry of Faith Church, Lafayette, IN. As an author, speaker, teacher of the Word, and certified biblical counselor (ACBC \u0026amp; IABC), as well as a certified alcohol and drug counselor (AADAA), Mark's passion is speaking the truth in love (Eph. 4:15) and seeing God's Word transform lives by the power of the Holy Spirit. 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It's not only an essential for the Christian counselor's library; it is also must-reading for any believer who wants to build great and godly relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Joni Earekson Tada\u003c\/strong\u003e, Best-selling author; founder of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.joniandfriends.org\/\" title=\"Joni and Friends International\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoni and Friends International\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis wonderful volume from David Powlison is a gift to the body of Christ that will help us use God's Word more skillfully in what he calls \"significant, life-rearranging mutual counseling.\" If we are really committed to genuine community in the church, this is the biblical pathway that will lead us there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Bob Lepine\u003c\/strong\u003e, Cohost, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.familylife.com\/\" title=\"FamilyLife Today\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFamilyLife Today\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Powlison, M.Div., Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e is Executive Director of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccef.org\/\" title=\"Find out more about the Christian Counseling \u0026amp; Educational Foundation.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristian Counseling \u0026amp; Educational Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e (CCEF) as well as a CCEF faculty member and Senior Editor of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ccef.org\/jbc\" title=\"Learn more about the Journal of Biblical Counseling.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJournal of Biblical Counseling\u003c\/a\u003e. 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He blogs periodically at CCEF and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/\" title=\"Check out the Gospel Coalition.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"New Growth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34337080323,"sku":"9780977080717","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/speak.jpg?v=1733994327"},{"product_id":"out-of-the-blues-dealing-with-the-blues-of-depression-and-loneliness","title":"Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness by Wayne A. Mack","description":"\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout: Out of the Blues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eDepression has been called the common cold of mental ailments. 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They have four adult children and 21 grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• From 1958 to 1976 Wayne served as a pastor in local churches. From 1976 to 2004 he taught college and graduate school courses in biblical counseling at The Master's College and Seminary; Westminster Theological Seminary, Biblical Seminary and the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• During this time, Wayne conducted seminars and conferences all over our country and around the world. He has also functioned as the Director of a Counseling Center and Training School and done extensive counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• For most of this period of time (1976 to the present) Wayne has been an elder in a church, formerly in Grace Community Church where he also served as a pastor of one of the fellowship groups, and more recently in Grace Fellowship Church of the Lehigh Valley in PA where his son Joshua was pastor. In January 2006 he and Carol moved to Pretoria, South Africa, where he resides in the Faerie Glen section, so that Wayne could teach biblical counseling to pastors and aspiring pastors in the region. Since his arrival in 2006 Wayne has taught a twoyear program in Biblical Counseling to students from all over South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Germany and Brazil. Wayne serves as a pastor\/elder along with his son-in-law Sybrand DeSwardt at Lynnwood Baptist Church. Presently he also teaches at the Strengthening Ministries Training Institute that is a ministry of Lynnwood Baptist Church. SMTI provides biblical counseling training for pastors and church leaders and people from many parts of southern Africa. He also has taught biblical counseling classes at Mukhanyo Theological College located in the Mpulalanga Province of South Africa,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In 1992 Wayne planned and supervised the development of the MA program in biblical counseling in which presently more than 200 students are enrolled at The Master’s College in Santa Clarita, California, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Wayne is a member of the Academy of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Since its inception 40 years ago, he has served as an executive board member and in 2006 was inducted into the highest level of this counselor certifying organization as a Member of the Academy. Wayne has spoken regularly at NANC's annual national conference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Wayne has served on the board of FIRE (Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals) and on the Board of Directors of Publicaciones Faro de Gracia. He is now on the board of the Sola 5 Association of Churches and also the Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Through Strengthening Ministries International, he seeks to strengthen churches and Christians by developing and distributing biblically based practical books, audio and video tapes on counseling, theological and Christian living subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePUBLICATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Wayne has written 24 books including Strengthening Your Marriage; Your Family God's Way; Preparing for Marriage God's Way; Sweethearts for A Lifetime; Homework Manual for Biblical Living, Volumes 1 and 2 and 3; Life in the Father's House; An Introduction to Biblical Counseling (with John MacArthur); Twin Pillars of the Christian Life; The Role of Women in the Church; God's Solutions to Life's Problems; The Fear Factor; Down But Not Out; Out of the Blues; Anger and Stress Management God's Way; True Success and How to Attain It; To Be or Not To Be a Church Member: That is the Question; Humility: A Forgotten Virtue; A Fight to the Death; Reaching the Ear of God; Maximum Impact; In Laws: Married with Parents; The Biblical Concept of Church Discipline; To God Be The Glory; You Can Overcome Interpersonal Problems; How to Overcome Despondency. 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Christians should read it and quickly pass it to others. It will be of enormous help to pastors, youth ministers, college ministers, and the Christians of all ages struggling against the tide of our pornographic age.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR. Albert Mohler Jr., president Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeath Lambert (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and the Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL. Lambert is also a visiting faculty member at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 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This magisterial opus at once biblical, clear, cogent, readable, accessible, and practical summarizes the mature thought of one of the most important and original Reformed theologians of the last hundred years. It will enable you to see clearly how the Bible explains God's great, sweeping plan for mankind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn M. Frame (BD, Westminster Theological Seminary; AM, MPhil, Yale University; DD, Belhaven College) is J. D. Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He is the author of many books, including the four-volume Theology of Lordship series, and previously taught theology and apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) and at Westminster Seminary California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Many times in the past I have grown in my understanding of Scripture and benefited in my practice of ministry as a consequence of John Frame’s written reflections on God’s Word. Now the opportunity to draw upon that thought from a work that expands and systematizes his reflections from a lifetime of study and devotion is a great treasure for the church and a great gift to all in ministry.” -- Bryan Chapell, President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame is one of the most seminal Reformed theologians of our age, and this is his most significant work.” -- Mark Driscoll, Founder of Mars Hill Church and Resurgence; Cofounder of Acts 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“No theologian in modern times combines (1) a simple, childlike faith in the Bible, (2) a razor-sharp analytical intellect, (3) a gift for conceptual and linguistic clarity, and (4) a love for Christ’s church and everyday Christian people more successfully than John M. Frame. All factors considered, no theologian in recent memory―not Barth, not Brunner, not Pannenberg, not Tillich, nor even the conservatives: Millard Erickson, Carl Henry, the Hodges, Francis Pieper, Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict)―measures up to Frame. He is God’s unparalleled gift to the church, and his Systematic Theology is a wellspring of truth in a theologically parched age.” -- P. Andrew Sandlin, President, Center for Cultural Leadership; Senior Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Church, Santa Cruz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Few scholars of our generation have done as much as John Frame to combine philosophical, biblical, and confessional concerns in an overarching theological synthesis. Here at last he offers us the fruit of his lifetime’s labor as a service to the church of our day and to future generations. This is a work that will edify those who read it, and they in turn will use its message to build up the church of Christ. The wealth of teaching and insight that it contains will be a blessing to many, and we can be sure that it will be mightily used of God in the days ahead.” -- Gerald L. Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sometimes there is a book that is so complete, so true, so instructive, and so clear that it assumes a prominent place in one’s library and stays there for years. John Frame’s Systematic Theology is that kind of book. It is a gift to the church . . . and a gift to me. This book will be an anchor to my soul and a source for my theology and faith for the rest of my life. Get it, give it, and rejoice that John Frame wrote it!” -- Stephen W. Brown, Professor of Practical Theology Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It is always a joyous occasion when one of God’s faithful servants of his Word produces the fruit of his many years of labor into a full-fledged systematic theology. This is no small undertaking, but in the grace of God, we in our generation are the happy recipients of just such a work from Professor John Frame. He is, by all odds, one of the best known and most respected Reformed theologians in our day. It is a special joy to see this, the quintessence of a lifetime of his study of God’s Word, and now to commend it to all the body of Christ with thanksgiving to God for his gift of Dr. John Frame to the church.” -- Walter C. Kaiser Jr., President Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Near the end of his long and fruitful career, John Frame has given us his chef d’oeuvre. His Systematic Theology is the distillation of a life’s work in reflecting on how God’s Word relates to the Christian life of the simple believer. As his readers have come to expect, his chief emphasis is on the glory of God, the God who saves, the God who loves us. It would be nearly impossible to read this volume without being drawn into fellowship and conversation with the God who is at its center. Full of quotes from poetry, traditional theology, and even hymns, this is perhaps one of the most practical systematic theologies ever penned. It belongs alongside Turretin, Hodge, Bavinck, and the other hall-of-famers in the discipline. All we can say is: thank you, John Frame!” -- William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame’s Systematic Theology is an important landmark in one-volume treatments of the major loci of doctrine. Frame’s signature is readily apparent on every page: commitment to Scripture for everything he writes, accessible philosophical analysis of difficult questions, and, yes, triperspectivalism. This volume ranks as the most recommendable single-volume systematic theology of our time.” -- Derek W.H. Thomas, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church (ARP), Columbia, South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame the author has in Systematic Theology captured comprehensively and with clarity what many of us have benefited from in the classroom through John Frame the professor and teacher. His biblical precision and personal passion is spread on every page, which you will quickly desire to turn in order to get to the next page as he allows and propels us to see the singular glory of the triune God revealed in his Word as Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer.” -- Harry L. Reeder III Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hurray for John Frame! At a time when systematics has been shoved into a corner by biblical theology in many seminaries, John has published what I can only hope will be an alternative to that imbalance. Not since A. A. Hodge’s Outlines, Buswell, Reymond, and Grudem has a truly substantive systematic theology appeared. I expect Systematic Theology to become a classic, and I look forward to its publication with the greatest anticipation.” -- Jay E. Adams, Author of Competent to Counsel; founder of the Institute for Nouthetic Studies (INS), the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC), and the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“On my bookshelf sit numerous systematics by Charles Hodge, Louis Berkhof, Robert Reymond, and Wayne Grudem. I enjoy them all. They inform, educate, and bring clarity to different issues within Scripture. While systematics are full of precious knowledge to assist any student to better understand God and his holy Word, the reader will find none so well written, with a meekness and tenderness of heart, as Frame’s. The breadth and length and height and depth of God’s amazing love graces this volume of theology. If Edwards’s ‘Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God’ can be said to have drawn sinners to Christ, Frame’s work will be said to draw Christians even closer to understanding their Creator, God, and Lord more fully. This work is a necessity for every layman, pastor, and scholar alike. “This systematic theology is written from and faithful to a Reformed perspective―glorifying God and his Word. As expected, Frame makes extensive reference to Scripture and the Westminster Confession of Faith, but he makes good use of other confessions, too. While Frame is careful to address numerous contemporary issues, his work directs the reader to Christ―to his salvation alone. This personalizes the text. Though it draws on ‘yesterday,’ it makes it applicable to the reader ‘today and forever’ (Heb. 13:8).” -- Joseph R. Nally, Theological Editor, Third Millennium Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame writes theology for those who want to use, and be used by, the Word of God. He has done his professional theologizing for many years in the context of the preparation of young men for ministry in seminary. But more to the point, his theology’s practicality springs from his understanding of the nature of theological reflection itself. When I was his student over forty years ago, he told us, ‘Theology is application.’ His discussions of the various loci of systematic theology always have an eye on the Holy Scriptures’ power and purpose to transform the lives of the people who study them―intellectually and ethically. Anyone who reads this volume will be blessed with a more comprehensive and systematic appreciation for the teachings of the Word of God and at the same time will grow in renewing the mind and life by the Holy Spirit’s speaking through the Word.” -- Roger Wagner, Pastor, Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Chula Vista, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Systematic theology is notoriously challenging to read but even more challenging to write. I tell students that too many modern theologians have given us ‘cookbooks’ that feed neither the mind nor the soul. John Frame is a great evangelical exception. He has mastered the historical method, and more importantly, his readers have come to expect that biblical theology will guide his systematic theology. As he says, ‘The Bible is the most important thing.’ I welcome this important volume and encourage all readers of theology, especially students, to have Frame’s valuable work at their side.” -- John H. Armstrong, President, ACT3 Network\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As one who has long admired―and learned so much from―John Frame’s contributions to Reformed life and thought, I am so pleased that we now have this fine volume that gathers together the insights of a half-century of serious theological scholarship. The biblical and practical nature of his perspective makes this a refreshing and much-needed resource for all of us who care about a vital Reformed theology.” -- Richard J. Mouw, President, Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When it comes to the field of systematic theology, anything that John M. Frame writes is certainly worth reading. This is so because Frame understands the difference between the primary standard and secondary standards. The primary source and standard for systematic theology is the written Word of God in Holy Scripture, and the secondary standards are the creeds and confessions formulated by the church across the centuries. Frame does not manipulate the text of Scripture to make it supportive of received doctrinal formulations, but subscribes to the Reformed creeds and confessions because they embody the truth that the Lord has given us in his Word. The creeds and confessions do not stand on a level with the only infallible rule of faith and practice, but are planted deep under Scripture and are subject to revision as the Holy Spirit leads the church of Christ on its way to ultimate victory when the knowledge of the Lord will fill the earth as the waters cover the sea. “In this systematic theology, Frame has not overwhelmed us with the scholarly apparatus characteristic of so much theological literature, and as he certainly is capable of doing. Instead, he has chosen to enter into conversation with his reader, showing how he has come to understand the teaching of God’s Word. He takes us with himself into a deeper and fuller exploration of God’s creative and redemptive purpose in the world. Frame’s work will well serve the needs and interests of the informed layman and theological student as well as the more advanced scholar.” -- Norman Shepherd, Former pastor and Professor of Systematic Theology, Holland, Michigan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Here, at last, is John Frame’s magnum opus―the fruit of fifty years of teaching theology and training ministers of the gospel. Few other contemporary theologians have influenced me as much as Dr. Frame, and I am eager to see this culmination of his theological labors under the lordship of the triune God make its way into the heads, hands, and hearts of Christians around the world.” -- Justin Taylor, Coauthor, The Final Days of Jesus; Blogger, “Between Two Worlds”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Reading John Frame’s Systematic Theology often encourages, occasionally puzzles, but almost always stimulates. Growing out of a lifetime of reflection and wrestling with biblical texts, these pages contain much that we can learn from as we all try to understand better how God glorifies his lordship in our salvation. I, for one, am thankful that we now have this one-volume synthesis of Frame’s thinking.” -- Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame has added significant value to the long line of systematic theologies in print. That value emanates from his profound understanding of the Bible, steeped in personal piety. He is a theologian of the heart. The personal, transparent nature of this magnum opus distinguishes it from other systematic theologies, enabling the reader to understand and apply Scripture. A quick scan of the contents dispels any doubt about Frame’s broad acquaintance with the literature of the field, but his single-minded pursuit of explaining the great message of the Bible is equally clear. Seldom does a contemporary theologian engage as he does, enriching intellectually, theologically, and spiritually.” -- Luder G. Whitlock Jr., President Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Many years ago, John Frame signaled his desire to show in some measure the richness of the theological resources available to Reformed orthodoxy and thereby to make that position more attractive. Today, Frame’s many volumes are themselves vital resources that simultaneously fortify and adorn the Reformed theological tradition that he has expounded over many decades. In this his newest volume―Bible-centered, multiperspectival systematic theology, nurtured in the soil of Warfield, Bavinck, Murray, and Van Til―Frame demonstrates once again why he has become a teacher to this generation of Reformed pastors and theologians. Students familiar with Frame’s work know what to expect and will enjoy his application of multiperspectivalism to several new loci. Those new to Frame will find his system accessible, his reflections on doctrine judicious, and his modeling of theology as essentially a study of Scripture a refreshing tonic that can be shared with all of God’s people. Thank you, Professor Frame!” -- Mark P. Ryan, Director of the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute; Adjunct Professor of Religion and Cultures, Covenant Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame has given the church a superb new resource in this volume. Taking as his theme the lordship of God, Frame seeks to do what he says the good theologian always does: he states the truth not for its own sake but to build up people in the Christian faith. He incorporates much of the best of modern Reformed theologians (Van Til, Murray, etc.) and addresses the hottest topics of the day, such as the length and nature of the days of Genesis 1 and whether Scripture is inerrant. Many will take issue with one or more of Frame’s points, but all will be edified by a careful reading of this work.” -- Samuel T. Logan Jr., Professor of Church History, Biblical Theological Seminary; Former President, Westminster Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is as brilliant as it is personable. Dr. Frame’s panoramic comprehension of the Bible and of various theologians’ understandings of its content is matched only by the practical, applicable style of his writing.” -- Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor, NorthlandA Church Distributed, Orlando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Few in our day champion such a vision of God as massive, magnificent, and biblical as does John Frame. For decades, he has given himself to the church, to his students, and to meticulous thinking and the rigorous study of the Bible. He has winsomely, patiently, and persuasively contended for the gospel in the secular philosophical arena, as well as in the thick of the church worship wars and wrestlings with feminism and open theism. He brings together a rare blend of big-picture thinking, levelheaded reflection, biblical fidelity, a love for the gospel and the church, and the ability to write with care and clarity.” -- John Piper, Founder and Teacher, www.desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College and Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John M. Frame, occupant of the J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, is a household name not only in Reformed circles but across a broad swath of ecclesiastical and denominational traditions. His published works in the fields of his expertise are widely respected for their adherence to biblical fidelity and the tightness of their argumentation. This major work on systematic theology maintains Frame’s reputation for impeccable scholarship on the one hand and eminent practicality on the other. It is a theology that not only educates but works in everyday life.” -- Eugene H. Merrill, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Those who have appreciated Frame’s contributions to theology in previous works, such as his Doctrine of God, will not be disappointed with his Systematic Theology. Adopting a strongly biblical perspective, Frame succeeds in presenting a comprehensive treatment of the various theological loci that also is highly accessible. This book will be of value for the specialist, student, and general reader alike. It marks a major milestone in Frame’s distinguished career.” -- Robert Letham, Senior Tutor, Systematic and Historical Theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“All good theology is practical. Proper theology is for the church, not just for academics. Biblical systematic theology impacts the way we think, the way we live, and the way we feel about God, ourselves, the world, and others. John Frame always does ‘good’ theology. It will change your life.” -- Robert C. Cannada Jr., Chancellor Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It may be said that there are levels of theologians. Most of us teach what others have written. A few will actually add creatively to others’ material. And then there are the theologians of the first class. They think at a deeper level and produce the living, vital ‘starter’ or leavening agent that the other theological artisans will ‘bake’ with. Few have been starter theologians. Certainly Karl Barth was one from the last century. But the leavening was incomplete in the opinion of the most charitable confessional Christians and tainted with deadly error in the opinion of others. John Frame is a theologian of the first class in our day. His Systematic Theology is not a reworking of others’ leavening, but is indeed a starter that, unlike Barth, produces a biblically faithful, untainted, deeply satisfying, and expectant Christian theology. This theology is capable of being dispatched for use as the central ingredient in a robust course of study to produce pastors―and believers of all vocations―who are tethered to the inerrant and infallible Word of God, who have a personal love for Christ Jesus our Lord, and who lead the flock of Christ to sunlit uplands where the triune God’s promises appear to reveal not only an abundant life and the assurance of life with God after death and salvation from hell, but also the golden beams of a new heaven and a new earth. John Frame’s Systematic Theology is thus the release of an untainted and thoroughly faithful leavening agent that will produce a starter to strengthen other theologians, train future shepherds of the church, and nourish the body of Christ for years to come. It is my honor to commend Systematic Theology to the church. I thank God that in this rather young new century, the first-class, original, starter theologian of our time, John Frame, is not a mere theologian of the Word, but a theologian of the propositional Word as well as the Word made flesh. We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Frame and to P\u0026amp;R Publishing for the production and release of this magisterial work.”We owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Frame and to P\u0026amp;R Publishing for the production and release of this magisterial work. -- Michael A. Milton, Chancellor\/CEO and James M. Baird Jr. Chair of Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; President, Faith for Living\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Trends in contemporary theology are generally split between essential and constructive approaches. The older essentialists were committed to doing theology only according to what the Bible says, most of which has been carefully summarized in numerous historic creeds and confessions. Their contemporary standard-bearers have done their best to protect the positions of the forefathers. That cultural trends helped to provide a reactionary climate for much of what essentialists codified and continue to protect as orthodox theology is clear. But no essentialist need admit that cultural trends supplied the raison d’être for his theological positions. That valued role is reserved for Scripture. Against this, constructive theology presents a case for doing original theology according to the present need of each generation and of the church. But it does so by drawing heavily from the norms and values of the contiguous culture. Consequently, constructive theology will always remain open-ended. Frame’s Systematic Theology is unique in that it brings together both essential and constructive emphases in contemporary theology. Specifically, it represents vastly original work in theology, while at the same time it remains true to the finished Word of God and to the historic and orthodox confessional documents of Christianity. Frame is not the least bit interested in reconstructing theology. His is an effort to reconceptualize the task of theology along practical and pastoral lines. Sola Scriptura maintains the logic and coherence of his new exposition of theology, while ‘perspectivalism’ gives it its remarkable ability to explain and to apply God’s Word afresh.” -- John Barber, Pastor, Cornerstone PCA, Jupiter, Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Foreword: Systematic Theology brings together, slims down, sums up, and augments, all the wisdom contained in Frame’s four-volume Lordship Series. It is a worthy climax to the life’s work of one who has only ever sought to be a faithful servant of Christ, teaching in his church. It is a privilege to celebrate its appearing and to commend it for serious study. I guarantee that the dividends of such study will be uniformly high. Thank you, John Frame, for this superb gift. -- J. I. Packer, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Though it is more compact on each subject, Systematic Theology is not an abridgment of John Frame’s earlier books. His already clear thoughts have continued to develop and crystalize. The section on covenant history that precedes the material on the doctrine of God is especially helpful. I look forward to teaching theology with this book.” -- Howard Griffith, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Systematic Theology is the culmination of John Frame’s life’s work in teaching young men who are preparing for the ministry. It is a masterful study that expresses the dogmatic method and thought of a modern Reformer. Frame’s approach to systematics articulates a refined synthesis of the theological and philosophical thought of early Westminster Theological Seminary with an emphasis on contemporary religious issues. No student of theology can ignore Frame’s magnum opus, which represents a modern commentary on the Reformed perspective for the third millennium. Scholars, pastors, students, and laymen who want to be well informed in modern Reformation thought must drink from the years of wisdom and insight by this humble theologian, whose one great desire is the glory and honor of his God and teaching theology that is adaptable to the church pew.” -- Kenneth Gary Talbot, President, Whitefield Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John M. Frame’s Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief is a remarkable achievement. It is simultaneously scholarly yet accessible, sweeping in scope but penetrating in insight, steeped in historic orthodoxy yet fresh in reflection. Frame herein develops and advances his Westminster perspective on theology and ethics, culminating in what is simply Reformed theology at its best.” -- Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When one thinks of modern Reformed theologians, John Frame is at the top of the list. He has the rare ability to explain complex theological truths in a manner that is simple enough for the layman and deep enough for the scholar. Moreover, his theological guidance is always wise, steady, and, more than anything else, biblical. And now we finally have the book that so many have waited for him to write―a systematic theology. This volume is a wonderful gift for the church. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” -- Michael J. Kruger, President, Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Biblical, clear, and cogent, John Frame moves through the loci of theology with ease and without ‘looking to the right or to the left.’ This new book is not just a cut-and-paste job from past publications. While his volume is less historical than some systematic theologies, Frame avoids bogging down in episodic intellectual controversies, without denying the importance of every ‘jot and tittle.’” -- Andrew J. Peterson, President, Reformed Theological Seminary, Global Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We can count on John Frame to speak of the profound complexities of biblical theology with a precision, perspicuity, and humility that represents the best tendencies of the Reformed tradition. In this work, Professor Frame gives expression to a system of belief that will serve and satisfy a variety of audiences, including the curious layperson, the young seminarian, and the experienced pastor. Never one to shy away from the difficult, thorny issues of his discipline, he explains and upholds the teaching of Scripture, even when that teaching offends modern sensibilities. I would recommend this systematic treatment to all my students.” -- John Scott Redd Jr., President, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Even those not as rigorously Reformed in their theology as John Frame will find great benefit in these pages. With a clear commitment to the primacy of Scripture, lucid argumentation, cogent articulation , a love for God’s people, and a passion for God’s glory throughout all the earth, Frame has produced what should become required reading in seminary classrooms and pastors’ studies for years to come.” -- Mark Young, President, Denver Seminary, Littleton, Colorado\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is a remarkable volume―a wonderfully clear, refreshingly insightful, profoundly biblical treatment of systematic theology. While reading this book, I felt as though I once again had the privilege of being a student in John Frame’s theology classes, the classes that so deeply influenced my thinking as a Westminster Seminary student forty years ago. But now the material has been enriched by a lifetime of further research and teaching. An outstanding achievement!” -- Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary, Phoenix, Arizona\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'Count your blessings, name them one by one,' and I count the writings of John Frame to be one of my greatest blessings. He's a guide for many of us in the twenty-first century, especially in this volume -- Systematic Theology. His treatment of all the standard theological topics is the gold standard. And as a theologically informed philosopher, I was especially interested in Frame's discussion of epistemology. Amen and Amen!\" -- David K. Naugle, Distinguished University Professor, Dallas Baptist University, and author of Philosophy: A Student's Guide (Crossway 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e„In his Systematic Theology, once again John Frame has wonderfully served the church and glorified God through his writing. Frame writes with unusual clarity, humility, and joy, which fosters a deeper love for Christ. His theological method is profoundly biblical, so the reader learns how to do evangelical theology, along with learning evangelical doctrine. Among Frame‚s other stellar works, his Systematic Theology may prove to be his most significant contribution. The beginning chapters on the storyline of the Bible and the closing ones on the Christian life set this work apart from others like it. They insure that the systematic study of doctrine is considered within the overarching story of the Bible and that God‚s truth informs our lives. I‚m deeply grateful that this wise, seasoned, godly saint has given us this treasure trove of distilled biblical truth, and hope it has the wide edifying influence it should.\" -- Erik Thoennes, Professor of Theology, Chair, Undergraduate Theology, Biola University\/Talbot School of Theology; Pastor, Grace Evangelical Free Church, La Mirada California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This new systematic theology comes from one of the great theological minds of our age. John Frame’s contributions to theology are already massive and many, but now he has given the church a systematic theology. This is a very important book, and it represents a lifetime of consecrated theological reflection. This new volume promises to be an enduring contribution to evangelical theology.” -- R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clear, thorough, intelligent, and fair to opposing views, John Frame’s work will now be the standard within traditional Reformed theology.” -- Cornelius Plantinga Jr., President, Calvin Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Any theologian who says that ‘the Bible is the most important thing’ is worth listening to. But one whose life commends his theology, as John’s does, is doubly worth listening to. This book is a gift to the church written by one who has a brilliant, discerning mind and a servant’s heart. I was blessed by reading it.” -- Don Sweeting, President, James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame has written a very big book―another one. Frame’s strengths are once again on display: vast scope, unshakable confidence in scripture, carefulness and generosity, a deceptively casual style. What most stands out, though, is the openmindedness of his project. Big as it is, Frame’s work raises questions even as it answers them, and as a result he opens ever-new threads in the ongoing conversation that is the Reformed tradition.” -- Peter J. Leithart, President of Trinity House, Birmingham, Alabama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame is noted for his ability to articulate clearly and with an economy of words the contours of our Christian faith. He does that in this work with particular skill. Here is a systematic theology that clearly flows from biblical exegesis, follows the biblical storyline, and is faithful to the confessional convictions of the author. It is a significant work that will bless the individual believer and serve the church well.” -- Liam Goligher, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame says that he is ‘immensely thankful to God’ for the opportunity to produce this systematic theology. He is not alone: I am immensely thankful that God gave him this opportunity as well. Frame is a deep thinker and a clear communicator―a rare combination among theologians of his stature. Here is a man who knows his church history, his philosophy, his theological systems; but he does not allow these to sidetrack him from pointing―again and again―back to the majesty of Christ in Scripture. Frame shows that theology is not an end in itself. Loving God is the goal. And Frame’s volume hits this mark.” -- J. D. Greear, Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dr. Frame does it again! He’s gifted the church with another wonderful tome of applied theology. This systematic theology―an elaborate exposition of the teaching of Scripture as he understands it―brings together a lifetime of study. It reflects the emphases of his teaching and writing, revealing interaction with theologians old and new, biblically orthodox and otherwise. “Dr. Frame does it again! He’s gifted the church with another wonderful tome of applied theology. This systematic theology―an elaborate exposition of the teaching of Scripture as he understands it―brings together a lifetime of study. It reflects the emphases of his teaching and writing, revealing interaction with theologians old and new, biblically orthodox and otherwise. “Connoisseurs of systems of theology will note the distinctive features of Dr. Frame’s method: the umbrella theme of God’s lordship, both a high view and a high use of Scripture, with application to the reader’s heart and life. Wedded to the supremacy of Scripture and recognizing both its divineness and its humanness, Dr. Frame sets his doctrinal discussion in redemptive-historical context, returns to his triperspectivalism, and models for us the much-needed counterbalancing of historic orthodoxy and biblical creativity. The result is a fresh, stimulating, courageous, yet winsome study. While disarmingly accessible, the volume succeeds both in teaching the theology of Scripture and in furthering discussion of how that theology is to be systematized. While the methodological discussion unfolds, we may fully expect Dr. Frame’s Systematic Theology to draw in earnest students of Scripture at all stages of learning. It is a rich treasure trove of biblical analysis, useful for personal or group study. It will prove to be a legacy that keeps on giving. I plan to return to it time and again.” -- Tim J. R. Trumper, Senior Minister, Seventh Reformed Church, Grand Rapids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This fresh, lucid, and doxological work illustrates the very core of John Frame’s project: theology as application. Frame understands the role and place of theology in general and of systematic theology in particular―showcasing one perspective of the Christ’s dynamic lordship. He avoids the ditches that frequently crisscross today’s paths of theological undertaking―either pining for some prior supposed golden utopian theological era (merely quoting select Reformers), on the one hand, or, on the other hand, limiting the theological exercise to a mere propositional alchemy of privatized preparatory salve for heaven alone (life here in this yucky world consists only of a transitory pilgrimage for which the triune God lacks any true concern or effect other than ‘soul-winning’). No, and decidedly no. Frame understands that we have been redeemed by the One who is Lord. We have been saved body and soul from something for something. Therefore, the ‘stuff in the middle’―that is, life under the Lord between the cross and the consummation―matters to the Lord here and now and thus should matter to us in all its facets, not just the spiritual ones. Theology in this sense is earthy, and marvelously so. This work is robust, yet accessible; timely, yet evergreen; and innovative, yet orthodox (notice the triad)! Accordingly, theological endeavors hereafter will never be the same because Frame has in this work passionately demonstrated truth―all to Christ’s glory and the church’s edification. Don’t just read this book; apply it!” -- Jeffery J. Ventrella, Senior Counsel, Senior Vice-President, Alliance Defending Freedom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame is one of the most important evangelical theologians of our time, a deeply biblical thinker whose work has epitomized the Reformation principles of sola Scriptura and soli Deo gloria. His writings have proved that Christian scholars don’t have to choose between orthodoxy and originality or between profundity and perspicuity. I’ve long hoped that the Lord would grant Dr. Frame the opportunity and motivation to write a full-length systematic theology, and I’m delighted to see that hope now realized. This exposition of Christian doctrine is the culmination of a lifetime of careful and submissive reflection on the whole counsel of God revealed in Scripture. It will nourish both mind and heart.” -- James N. Anderson, Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Our world has become one of theological confusion. Dr. Frame’s Systematic Theology has emerged as a refreshing and practical tool for the serious student of God’s Word. Frame brings systematic theology to life, and allows for easy integration with apologetics and other expressions of theology. By clarifying the biblical worldview, Systematic Theology equips us to communicate God’s Word and engage the culture with biblical truth.” “Dr. Frame’s triperspectival approach to theology is one of the greatest contributions in empowering students to understand the Bible. It allows for theological inclusiveness without compromising a high view of Scripture, and opens exciting possibilities for doing solid theology in both Western and non-Western contexts. No theological library would be complete without Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief.” -- Carl F. Ellis Jr., Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Redeemer Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame has faced classrooms of bright and talented students for decades. He has shared with them a biblically based theology that faithfully addresses difficult questions and problems. This text is the sweet fruit of that classroom labor. Reading it makes those who never had the opportunity to attend see a little of what we missed and those who were his students glad that they were. Systematic Theology reads extremely well and always points the reader to the glorious Lord who is the text’s subject. Frame is to be congratulated for a job well done!” -- Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Not content merely to give us Berkhof in a different wrapper, John Frame has produced a new Systematic Theology that maintains continuity with the best of the Reformed tradition while breaking important new ground. Employing the same multiperspectival approach worked out in his Theology of Lordship series, Dr. Frame addresses the various loci of theology in a fresh way. He grounds his theological work in exegesis and engages widely with theologians across the theological spectrum―and across the centuries. He faithfully teaches as a Reformed theologian, always remembering that the confessional standards of the church are subordinate to Scripture. His approach is balanced and his irenic spirit commendable, though certain to displease some of a more dogmatic stripe. I believe, however, that in our fragmented and needlessly argumentative Reformed circles, we need this theology―‘for such a time as this.’ Years ago in a personal conversation, Dr. Frame described his approach as being ‘Reformed but not angry about it.’ His Systematic Theology is ‘Reformed but not angry about it,’ and the church will be greatly blessed by this contribution from our foremost theologian.” -- R. J. Gore Jr., Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean of the Seminary, Erskine Theological Seminary, Due West, South Carolina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Vintage Frame―the old, old story, but with new slants and new emphases to make the reader sit up and think. John ‘Rabbi’ Duncan remarked of Jonathan Edwards that his doctrine is all application, and his application doctrine. Frame aspires to be of Edwards’s school, but he’s also a teacher who sets homework for his readers. Also like Edwards, sometimes his words are spiced with a polemical hot sauce. A systematic theology to ponder and to profit from.” -- Paul Helm, Teaching Fellow, Philosophical Theology, John Calvin, Regent College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you want a philosophy and theology drenched in the Bible with literally thousands of biblical references, this book is for you―and for me! Dr. Frame deals with so many topics with the skills of both a generalist and a specialist that reading him on virtually any subject is greatly beneficial. May this magnum opus of biblical theology be widely read in the church for years to come.” -- Peter R. Jones, Scholar in Residence, Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book by John Frame on systematic theology provides students of God’s Word with a tool designed to clearly understand and effectively explain the Scriptures. It is indeed a sterling treasure that is sure to stand the test of time.” -- Simon J. Kistemaker, Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As someone who taught systematic theology and Christian doctrine in seminary for some nine years, I find John Frame’s Systematic Theology a significant contribution to historic, orthodox, biblical theological thinking. I especially appreciate Frame’s conversational style of writing―as if he were talking on a personal level with his reader. If theology is the making of distinctions, Frame does an exceptional job of bringing fresh and illuminating meaning to traditional theological terms; for example, in chapter 3, ‘God’s Lordship as a Unique Worldview,’ he says of God’s immanence that it is ‘the deepest sense in which God is present in Jesus.’ A telling description, that. I also think Frame’s pedagogical focus on the question ‘Why does this matter?’ is pointedly necessary in today’s evangelical climate, and illustrates his view that ‘meaning is application.’ He is definitely a ‘so what’ theologian, yet skillfully combines both the fully worked-out objective content and the subjective dimension needed in a proper theological education. Frame’s Systematic Theology is admirably accessible without compromising the depth and complexity of biblical theological thought. “One of the most important elements of Frame’s Systematic Theology is what I can best describe as its devotional dimension. Even in the discussion of complex metaphysical attributes of God, Frame presents God as an intimately personal being and not simply a philosophical abstraction. His discussion of God’s lordship has deepened my own spiritual experience. (Indeed, I found myself reading chapters of Systematic Theology as parts of my daily devotions.) “Were I still teaching systematic theology, Frame’s thorough, illuminating, comprehensive, and spiritually powerful treatment of the classical topics of systematic theology would definitely be my primary course text.” -- Reginald F. McLelland, Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Covenant College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame sets out to be biblical, clear, and cogent, and succeeds splendidly. Steeped in the tradition of Geerhardus Vos and John Murray, he offers a work that is firmly rooted in exegesis, comprehensive in scope, and rigorous in methodology, yet easily accessible to all serious lovers of Scripture.” -- Donald Macleod, Professor of Systematic Theology (Retired), Free Church College, Edinburgh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I highly recommend this book as a solid, profound, and readable summary of theology, and at the same time a suitable introduction to John Frame’s more specialized writings. It is valuable also for those who are already familiar with Frame’s works. He sometimes approaches old subjects in new ways, and he includes thoughts and arguments that have not appeared elsewhere or that have appeared in print but have up till now not been integrated into his major works. The result is brilliant, practical, and edifying.” -- Vern S. Poythress, Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, Redeeming Science: A God-Centered Approach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For those already introduced to Frame, here is the same sober emphasis on a scripturally rooted theology combined with rigorous thinking that you can recall from live lectures or addresses. For those unfamiliar with Frame, here is a wonderful entry to his engaging and nuanced thought, which breathes a commendable evangelical catholicity.” -- Kenneth J. Stewart, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John Frame is one of my favorite theologians, and his Systematic Theology is filled with the deep learning and warranted wisdom of a lifetime. I commend it warmly to the Lord’s people everywhere.” -- Timothy George, Founding Dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, General Editor of the Reformation Commentary on Scripture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Does the world need one more Systematic Theology? That depends. It doesn't necessarily, if what you mean is another door-stopper describing the contentious history of doctrines. But it does if what you mean is Systematic Theology that has finally come full circle through centuries of drift from the Bible itself and from practical application, back to the early evangelists' heart for teaching God's word for edification. When the Apostle Paul was wrapping up his ministry in Ephesians, he summarized what he had done among them this way: \"You yourselves know...how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable...\" (Acts 20:20). What was good enough for Paul is evidently good enough for John Frame.” -- Andree Seu Peterson, WORLD magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Readers of this comprehensive work will rejoice to see a biblically-saturated exposition of the great truths of the Christian faith. John Frame has now given his unique and fascinating insights to the church in one volume. This work will be invaluable for anyone who wants to see the biblical roots of Christian doctrine, and is a clear testimony against any who think that systematic theology can arise from any source other than Scripture.” -- K. Scott Oliphint, Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"John Frame is an esteemed colleague and one of the most important contemporary reformed systematic theologians in the English-speaking world. His Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief reflects a half-century of distinguished teaching, prolific writing and serious study. For that reason alone, especially in a day and age in which many evangelicals question the legitimacy of systematic theology, this volume commends itself to our attention. Frame (thankfully) encourages a Bible-centered approach to doing theology and (rightly) asserts that even “Practical Theology” is a department of systematic theology. Here, you will find the Professor Frame you have come to expect: clear, readable, restrained, and conversational in his presentation, and thoughtful, biblical, consistent, and careful in his views. Many years ago, Carl F.H. Henry suggested that we need a “recovery of Christian belief.” May your engagement with this book serve to introduce you to and ground you in genuinely Christian belief.\" -- Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For decades, Professor Frame purposefully has driven scholars and students, colleagues and critics, leaders and laity to the Lord Jesus Christ and to the Scriptures. That laudable objective will be magnified for generations yet to come with the release of this, the author's most provocative and mature theological expression. \"Everyone else serves his best first . . . but you have reserved your best for now.\"” -- John T. Sowell, President, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“When Charles Hodge emerged as Presbyterianism's premier theologian in the nineteenth century, students and pastors alike awaited the completion of his 3 volume Systematic Theology. When the final volume appeared, all found what they had hoped for -- a magisterial work. It was not merely a rehash of Hodge's classroom lectures but a careful reworking of material that he had taught successfully at Princeton for many decades. The fact that Hodge's volumes are still reprinted today testifies to their staying power. With the appearance of John Frame's Systematic Theology, one now finds a work that will likewise serve Reformed Christians for a similar length of time. Frame is well known for his perspectival theological method, his clarity and comprehensiveness in exposition of the many-sidedness of the biblical text, his apt illustrations that capture profound theological and biblical truth and his ability to pose stimulating questions that enable students to probe even beyond his reflections. Perhaps the highest praise that can be given to theologians besides the affirmation that their theology leads to doxology, is that their treatment sustains and further stimulates readers' interest. I have never opened the pages of John's many works to ascertain his treatment of a given theological point or biblical text without being enlightened. More than that, however, after finding what I originally sought, I realized that I was still reading an hour later. Students of Reformed theology will find themselves similarly enthralled.” -- W. Andrew Hoffecker, PhD, Professor of Church History, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What a gift the gracious Lord of all has given us in the person and work of John Frame. Of the many qualities that commend John Frame’s Systematic Theology, three stand out: (1) It is eminently biblical. As Frame indicates at the outset, his main concern (rightly) is to reflect, as best he can, the wisdom and wonder of the Word of God, which shows forth the glory of God in all he is and does. (2) It is richly orthodox. John Frame knows the gospel and what doctrines and positions are necessary to sustain, support, and spread that gospel. He holds the line at every point where this is needed, in a day when many have yielded slack to, or have thrown down, that doctrinal lifeline. (3) It is deeply insightful. Frame demonstrates where theological innovation is best applied―in endeavoring to rethink and restate age-old truths with an eye both to biblical fidelity and to contemporary expression. May God be pleased to magnify his name through the broad reading and study of this great work.” -- Bruce A. Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This Systematic Theology is by any measure a crowning achievement in a fruitful theological career of teaching, preaching, and writing by Professor John Frame. It is the outpouring of many jars of fragrant and well-aged ‘wine on the lees’: the rich vintage that has been matured in a bright Christian mind that has been immersed in meditation on (and obedience to) the Word of God in the fellowship of the Reformed church for more than threescore years and ten. “Like Frame’s other works that I have read, this book is written with enthusiastic faith in God and in the Scriptures that the Holy Spirit inspired, and in fellowship with the risen Christ. It is written clearly; Frame is never ashamed of his position (traditional Calvinism), and is humble enough to say about some difficulties, ‘I do not know.’ His writing exhibits humility and unwavering submission before both the clear truths and the mysteries of God. He is always charitable toward those whose position he thinks is wrong and presents it fairly, and yet he does take a stand, which he knows will not suit everyone. You might not agree with all that he says, but at least you will grasp precisely what he is saying. “Someone described C. S. Lewis as ‘A Mind Awake,’ and that is how I see John Frame. This volume shows how alert he is to moral, philosophical, and societal issues raised by Christian truth claims over the last three centuries in a secular culture. “One of the great contributions of Frame’s theology is that it shows the inescapable necessity of starting with―and remaining with―the presupposition of the truth of Holy Scripture, for theology and for everything else that we wish to make sense of. Along this line, not only in this book but in others that he has written, I have found very helpful his explanation of why a certain circularity of reasoning is always necessary when arguing for any ultimate authority (e.g., whether Holy Scripture, human reason, empiricism, or, perhaps, evolutionism). Rationalists have long accused Christians of circular reasoning (as concerns the Bible), but what they do not tell you is that they, too, must use the assumption of a final authority themselves, in order to prove their point. “Frame’s section on the providence of God is one of the most beautiful that I have ever read. At times I was less than comfortable with his account of the rather direct relationship of God to evil, yet I am not sure that I could treat the subject any better, if as well. But I must keep thinking about it. His discussion of how God brings about free decisions of humans―which both avoids short-circuiting our responsibility and avoids the false theory of libertarian free will (i.e., that our will is free from the control of our fallen personality, and is ultimately free from the control of the Sovereign God)―is one of the best I have seen. “In sum, Frame’s Systematic Theology cogently and succinctly presents the most crucial thought and practice of the long Christian tradition (especially in its Reformed branch, which has been concerned above all to be faithful to the entirety of Holy Scripture), in terms that can be understood in this twenty-first century, where we are called to live. Frame’s English is lucid; his learning is great, but he does not overwhelm you with it. His doctrine is in accordance with the Westminster tradition of the seventeenth century (and behind that, Calvin of the sixteenth century, and Augustine of the fifth), always looking at these Augustinian traditions in light of God’s written Word (and under it), and he helps the reader to deal with the problems of speaking and living out that tradition in an aggressively secular age. This volume is eminently suitable for a seminary or college textbook. It will also give inspiration to many a preacher (as it has to this one!). I perceive that it was written in an atmosphere of quiet joy, and I will be surprised if it does not convey something of that joy to those who read it.” -- Douglas F. Kelly, Richard Jordan Professor of Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Professor Frame’s Systematic Theology is a long-anticipated and richly rewarding treasure. The very best of what we have valued in his decades of faithful labor are represented here in this culminating and crowning achievement. It is neither exhaustive nor thin, and readers will likely wish it accounted more for this or that question or development. But as a survey of theology that seeks to be relentlessly biblical―a most refreshing conviction!―it is a clear and fine example of the judicious, humble, and joyful spirit of theological inquiry of which Professor Frame has long been a superb example. As the author has undoubtedly hoped we would, I submit that we cannot help but come away from a patient reading of this tome with greater confidence in the truth of Holy Scripture, with zeal to submit to the wise and loving lordship of Jesus Christ, and with a longing to make him known.” -- Mark A. Garcia, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary; Adjunct Professor of Church History, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Pastor, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“How do we grow in Christ? By listening intently to God’s plan and promises for us in the Bible―that’s the answer. But the Bible has so many different things in it, almost all of them problematic. What do they mean, all together? For you? Even better, for us? Many helpful books out there will assist you with pieces of the puzzle, but Frame assembles everything together for you. Really, try his systematic theology and see; you will come to know your God so well, in all his love and mercy and kindness.” -- Clair Davis, Chaplain and Professor of Church History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With a half-century of teaching experience, Dr. Frame writes with an irenic lucidity that speaks clearly to students while engaging questions that animate theologians and divide denominations. Presenting theology as the application of Scripture to every area of life, Dr. Frame intends the reader to live the truth that he confesses in love. While Dr. Frame’s creativity will provoke discussion among readers seeking settled conclusions, the charity of his conversation models a Christlike confession. I commend Dr. Frame’s Systematic Theology for offering insight with humility to readers and for bringing ongoing reformation to the Reformed tradition.” -- Steven T. 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