1. The Doctrine Of God Theology

The doctrine of sanctification is a major tenet of the Christian faith. There is little dispute that Christ came to save sinners and give them life. An understanding of the nature of that life, how it is imparted and lived out, is vitally important to those called to teach and lead in the church. FUNDAMENTALS of BIBLE DOCTRINE. May God forgive any unintentional lapse, and the lack of wisdom and knowledge in much that is to him yet veiled. May God accept the effort with a prayer that it may, in some small way, lead a. Bible is itself the great textbook given us of God for the study of His doctrine. In that wonderful book the. There I discovered a self-made scholar, an omnivorous reader with a remarkable library of theologi-cal and devotional books, and one who seemed to burn the midnight oil in pursuit of God. His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. It is not a collection of sermons. It does not deal.

The Doctrine Of God Theology

This first volume in the Theology of Lordship series addresses the implications for life and thought of the fact that God is the Lord and we are his servants by creation and redemption. Accordingly, Frame develops an epistemology based on the idea of servant thinking—the way a servant is to think in the presence of his Lord.

In the course of his inquiry, Frame focuses on the nature of theology (the application of God’s word to all areas of life) and its various methodological aspects. The book is also an introduction to apologetics, for it attempts to show what it is to know God and how people can come to know him as a friend rather than an enemy.

The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God

Like other books in the Theology of Lordship series, this volume analyses God’s lordship by means of threefold distinctions that derive ultimately from the doctrine of the Trinity. Lordship is God’s control, authority, and presence, and that triad provides three “perspectives” essential to human knowledge.

In the Logos edition of this volume, you get easy access to Scripture texts and to a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Hovering over Scripture references links you instantly to the verse you’re looking for, and with passage guides, word studies, and a wealth of other tools from Logos, you can delve into God’s Word like never before!

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Publisher's Description

Frame explores our relationship with God as a knowing relationship. He writes, “We tend to forget how often in Scripture God performs His mighty acts so that men will 'know' that He is Lord.” He thus examines our knowledge of God as it relates to our knowledge of ourselves and of the world in which we live.

Reflecting his conviction that theology is the application of Scripture to life in all situations, Frame combines trenchant analysis of theological, apologetical, and epistemological issues with refreshingly practical insights for living in the knowledge of God.

In Part One, “the Objects of Knowledge,” Frame focuses on what we know, particularly God, his law, the world, man as God's image, and the objects of knowledge in theology, philosophy, science, and apologetics.

Part Two, “the Justification of Knowledge,” asks What right do we have to believe what we do? Frame addresses issues related to sensation and intuition, nature and Scripture, facts and criteria, and verification, presuppositions, circularity, certainty, and proof.

Part Three, “The Methods of Knowledge,” examines how we obtain knowledge. There Frame discusses how we handle Scripture; how we may use the 'tools' of language, logic, history, science, and philosophy to discover facts; and how a person's capacities, skills, and attitudes affect his knowing.

About the Author

John M. Frame (BD, Westminster Theological Seminary; AM and MPhil, Yale University; DD, Belhaven College) is professor of systematic theology and philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando campus. He previously taught theology and apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) and at Westminster Seminary California. Frame's published works include The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God and The Doctrine of God in the Theology of Lordship series, as well as Apologetics to the Glory of God, No Other God: A Response to Open Theism, Cornelius Van Til: An Analysis of His Thought, and Salvation Belongs to the Lord.