In one systematic volume, James Montgomery Boice provides a readable overview of Christian theology. Both students and pastors will benefit from this rich source that covers all the major doctrines of Christianity. With scholarly rigor and a pastor's heart, Boice carefully opens the topics of the nature of God, the character of his natural and special revelation, the fall, and the person and work of Christ. He then goes on to consider the work of the Holy Spirit in justification and sanctification. The book closes with careful discussion of ecclesiology and eschatology. This updated edition includes a foreword by Philip Ryken and a section-by-section study guide. Both those long familiar with Boice and those newly introduced to him will benefit from his remarkable practicality and thoroughness, which will continue to make this a standard reference for years to come.

Foreword by Philip RykenPrefaceBook 1: The Sovereign GodPart I: The Knowledge of God1. On Knowing God2. The Unknown GodPart II: The Word of God3. The Bible4. The Authority of the Scriptures5. The Proof of the Scriptures6. How True Is the Bible?7. Modern Biblical Criticism8. How to Interpret the BiblePart III: The Attributes of God9. The True God10. God in Three Persons11. Our Sovereign God12. Holy, Holy, Holy13. The God Who Knows14. God Who Changes NotPart IV: God's Creation15. The Creation of Humanity16. Nature17. The Spirit World18. God's ProvidenceBook 2: God the RedeemerPart I: The Fall of the Race1. The Fall2. The Results of the Fall3. The Bondage of the WillPart II: Law and Grace4. The Purpose of God's Law5. The Ten Commandments: Love of God6. The Ten Commandments: Love of Others7. The Wrath of God8. Salvation in the Old TestamentPart III: The Person of Christ9. The Deity of Jesus Christ10. The Humanity of Jesus Christ11. Why Christ Became HumanPart IV: The Work of Christ12. Prophet, Priest, and King13. Quenching God's Wrath14. Paid in Full15. The Greatness of God's Love16. The Pivotal Doctrine: Resurrection17. Verifying the Resurrection18. He Ascended into HeavenBook 3: Awakening to GodPart I: The Spirit of God1. Personal Christianity2. The Work of the Holy Spirit3. Union with ChristPart II: How God Saves Sinners4. The New Birth5. Faith and Repentance6. Justification by Faith: The Hinge of Salvation7. Justification by Faith: The Place of Works8. The Tests of Faith9. A New Family10. The Upward WayPart III: The Life of the Christian11. Embrace the Negative12. Freedom, Freedom13. Knowing the Will of God14. Talking to God15. God Talking to Us16. ServingPart IV: The Work of God17. Called by God18. The Keeping Power of GodBook 4: God and HistoryPart I: Time and History1. What's Wrong with Me?2. The March of Time3. Christ, the Focal Point of HistoryPart II: The Church of God4. Christ's Church5. The Marks of the Church6. How to Worship God7. Salvation's Signs and Seals8. Spiritual Gifts9. Equipping the Saints10. Church Government11. Body Life12. The Great CommissionPart III: A Tale of Two Cities13. The Secular City14. The Secular Church15. God's City16. Church and StatePart IV: The End of History17. How Will It All End?18. Home at LastStudy GuideGeneral IndexScripture Index