While there is no substitute for personal, faithful, and careful Bible reading and prayer, the Bible’s vast size and diversity can make distilling its truth a daunting task. Thus most Christians benefit from supplemental resources to help learn and apply what Scripture teaches.Renowned theologian, Gerald Bray has produced just such a resource in his new systematic theology. Though packed with robust content, he writes about this volume: “the aim . . . is to reach those who would no...

How 10 Church Fathers Interpreted, Taught, and Preached the Bible· Explore the lives and writings of those who shaped the practices of Christianity as we know it today· Discover a spiritual legacy that still resonates today· A unique look at shared vision and purpose amidst remarkable diversity of perspectiveBy AD 100, all the original disciples had died and a new generation of preachers, teachers, and scholars had taken on the responsibility t...

A journey through the tangled history of philosophy and theology· Trace the history of Western thought· Engage in modern theological debates· Grasp the influence of philosophy on theologyIs theology incomprehensible without philosophy? Is philosophy merely human folly? Most take a middle ground, believing that the two can be reconciled.In Athens and Jerusalem, Gerald Bray shows how history has been shaped by a myriad of attemp...

The history of Britain and Ireland cannot be understood apart from the Christian faith that has shaped their identity. Introduced when these nations were still in their infancy, Christianity provided the framework for their moral, cultural, and social development from the very beginning.In this comprehensive and engaging overview, Gerald Bray traces the remarkable creativity and resilience of Christianity across the centuries. He shows how the faith has continually...

A Historical Examination of Christian Theology through a Trinitarian FrameworkTheology is important. But so is the story behind the specific doctrines that have been debated, defined, and refined throughout church history. In this book, professor Gerald Bray introduces readers to the history of Christian theology, the Trinity (our doctrine of God), and the Bible (our knowledge of God).Unlike other books on the topic, Bray's volume is not organized ...

Renowned evangelical theologian Gerald Bray provides a clear and coherent account of the church in biblical, historical, and theological perspective. He tells the story of the church in its many manifestations through time, starting with its appearance in the New Testament, moving through centuries of persecution and triumph, and discussing how and why the ancient church broke up at the Reformation. Along the way, Bray looks at the four classic marks of the church--its oneness, holiness, c...

Intended for non-specialists, this book introduces readers to the history of Christian theology and is uniquely organized around a Trinitarian framework designed to present a more holistic account of the development of Christian doctrine.

"How the Church Fathers Read the Bible is an accessible introduction to help you read Scripture with the early church. With a clear and simple style, Gerald Bray explains the distinctives of early Christian interpretation and shows how the fathers interpreted key Bible passages from Genesis to Revelation. Their unique perspective is summed up in seven principles that can inspire our Bible reading today. With Bray as your guide, you can reclaim the rich insights of the fathers with reverenc...

Many factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation, but one of the most significant was the debate over the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In fact, Martin Luther argued that justification is the doctrine on which the church stands or falls. This comprehensive volume of 26 essays from a host of scholars explores the doctrine of justification from the lenses of history, the Bible, theology, and pastoral practice—revealing the enduring significance of this pillar of Protestant ...

What is Anglicanism?There are many associations that come to mind. Whether it is the buildings, the unique history, the prayers, or church government, often we emphasize one aspect against others. Is the Anglican church a Protestant church with distinctive characteristics, or a Catholic Church no longer in communion with Rome?In Anglicanism: A Reformed Catholic Tradition, Gerald Bray argues that some theological trajectories are more faithful than others to the nat...

How can we (created beings) know God (the Creator)?Throughout history, the church has recognized the importance of studying and understanding God's attributes. As the Creator of all things, God is unique and cannot be compared to any of his creatures, so to know him, believers turn to the pages of Scripture. In The Attributes of God, renowned theologian Gerald Bray leads us on an exploration of God's being, his essential attributes, his relational attribut...

Learn from the early church's greatest preacher.John of Antioch, later called "chrysostomos" ("golden mouth"), preached over 600 extant sermons. He was one of the most prolific authors in the early Church, surpassed only by Augustine of Hippo. His example and work has inspired countless Christians through the ages.In Preaching the Word with Chrysostom, through a combination of storytelling and theology, Gerald Bray reflects upon 1,500 year-old past...