Description
Title: The Layman’s Guide to Systematic Theology
By: Dr. Billy R. Newman
Format: Hardcover / Paperback / Digital Download
Number of Pages: 352
Vendor: Xulon Press
By: Dr. Billy R. Newman
Format: Hardcover / Paperback / Digital Download
Number of Pages: 352
Vendor: Xulon Press
Book Overview
The Layman’s Guide to Systematic Theology by Dr. Billy R. Newman (2009) is a 352-page paperback designed to make complex Christian doctrines accessible, starting from Creation and progressing through practical, church-related doctrines. It serves as a foundational text that provides a basis for belief rather than just telling readers what to believe.
Key Aspects of The Layman’s Guide to Systematic Theology
- Approach: The book is structured to simplify doctrines that are often complicated in other theology books.
- Content Structure: It begins with Creation and moves through practical applications of doctrine related to the local church.
- Study Aids: Each chapter includes study guide questions to help readers engage with the material.
- Answers: A section with answers to the study guide questions is included for self-assessment or comparative study.
- Focus: It is written for students of doctrine and laypeople looking for a clear, accessible entry point into systematic theology.
What is Systematic Theology?
Generally, systematic theology examines what the entire Bible teaches about specific topics, such as God’s attributes, salvation, or humanity, to provide a structured understanding of Christian belief. It is distinct from biblical theology (which focuses on redemptive history) and historical theology (which looks at how doctrine has developed over time).
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