Historical Theology for the Church

In Historical Theology for the Church, editors Jason Duesing and Nathan Finn bring together top contributors to survey key doctrinal developments in every era of church history. They not only trace the development of various doctrines within historical congregations; they also provide a resource for contemporary congregations. Steered by the conviction that historical theology serves the church both local and global, each chapter concludes with an application section that clarifies the connection between the historical doctrine being covered and the Christian church today.
 

Jason G. Duesing (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost and professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Nathan A. Finn (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is provost and dean of the university faculty at North Greenville University.
 

Unit One: Theology in the Patristic Era, AD 100–500
Chapter 1 Jesus Christ, Steven A. McKinion 
Chapter 2 The Trinity, R. Lucas Stamps 
Chapter 3 Scripture and Tradition, Stephen O. Presley 
Chapter 4 Salvation, Coleman M. Ford 

Unit Two: Theology in the Medieval Era, AD 500–1500
Chapter 5 The Church, Zachary M. Bowden 
Chapter 6 Salvation, W. Madison Grace II 
Chapter 7 Scripture and Tradition, William M. Marsh 

Unit Three: Theology in the Reformation Era, AD 1500–1700
Chapter 8 Scripture, Matthew Barrett 
Chapter 9 Salvation, Stephen Brett Eccher
Chapter 10 The Church, Jason G. Duesing 

Unit Four: Theology in the Modern Era, AD 1700–2000
Chapter 11 Scripture and Authority, Nathan A. Finn 
Chapter 12 Creation and Humanity, John Mark Yeats 
Chapter 13 The Trinity and Jesus Christ, Matthew J. Hall 
Chapter 14 The Holy Spirit and Salvation, Owen Strachan 
Chapter 15 The Church, Jeremy M. Kimble 
Chapter 16 Eschatology, Malcolm B. Yarnell III 

Conclusion Nathan A. Finn