Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 3 : Sin and Salvation

This classic work of Reformed theology is the third of four volumes now available in English.

Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) succeeded Abraham Kuyper as professor of systematic theology at the Free University in Amsterdam in 1902. John Bolt is professor of systematic theology at Calvin Theological Seminary.The late John Vriend translated many classic theological works.

Dutch Reformed Translation Society

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Preface

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Editor's Introduction

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Part I: The Fallen World

The Origin of Sin

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The Genesis Story of the Fall

Alternative Explanations of Sin

Evolving out of a Sinful Nature?

The Enigma of Sin's Origin

Sin and the Will of God

Time of the Fall

The Spread of Sin

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Sin Is Universal

In Adam's Fall

The Pelagian Objection to Original Sin

Semi-Pelagianism

Original Sin and Concupiscence

Total Corruption

Explaining Original Sin: Human Solidarity

Sin as Sin's Consequence

Inherited Sin?

No Exceptions

Total Depravity

The Nature of Sin

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Sin as Religious, Not Moral

Sin as Lawlessness

Essentials of Sin

The Kingdom of Evil

Diversity and Development of Sin

Mortal and Venial Sins

Sin against the Holy Spirit

The Punishment of Sin

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Mercy and Justice

Crime and Punishment

Sin and Its Consequences

Suffering

Death

Dominion of Satan

Part II: Christ the Redeemer

The Covenant of Grace

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Sin, Grace, and Covenant

Covenant in Scripture

Covenant in Christian Theology

The Pactum Salutis

The Covenant with Nature

The Covenant in Old Testament Salvation History

The New Covenant

Relation to the Covenant of Nature

Covenant and Election

The Person of Christ

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Universal Need for a Mediator

Israel's Messianic Hope

The Present and Coming Kingdom

Christological Conflicts

The Two Natures of Christ

Modern Christology: Kant, Schleiermacher, Ritschl

Return to the Historical Jesus

The Centrality of the Incarnation

The Virgin Birth

Christ's True Humanity

Divine and Human United

``Nature'' and ``Person''

Communication of Properties

Worship of the Christ

Part III: The Work of Christ

Christ's Humiliation

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Religion, Culture, and Redemption

Sacrifice

The Sacrifice of Christ

The Doctrine of Christ's Work

The Socinian Challenge

Modern Views of the Atonement

Jesus the Mediator

Christ's Threefold Office

God's Justice or Love?

The Obedience of Christ for Us

Dimensions of Christ's Death

Messianic Consciousness

Vicarious Satisfaction

Objections to Vicarious Satisfaction

Doctrine of the Two States

Descent into Hell

Christ's Exaltation

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Through Death to Life

The Doctrine of the Two States

The Reformed View: Exaltation through Obedience

Resurrection and Appearances

Ascension

Reconciliation (Atonement)

Modern Notions of Reconciliation

The Extent of Christ's Reconciliation (Atonement)

Particular (Limited) Atonement

The Challenge of Universalism

The Universal Significance of Particular Atonement

Christ's Threefold Office in the State of Exaltation

Part IV: Salvation in Christ

The Order of Salvation

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The Universal Search for Salvation

The Scriptural View of Salvation: Grace

The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit

The Fullness of Salvation as the Spirit's Gift

Pelagius and Augustine

Semi-Pelagianism?

Luther and the Reformation

The Ordo Salutis in Reformed Theology

The Ordo Salutis in Mysticism and Rationalism

Pietism and Methodism

Subjectivism in Modern Thought: Kant

Modern Philosophy after Kant

Modern Theology: Schleiermacher and Ritschl

Psychological Study of Religious Experience

Basic Options and Errors

The Trinitarian Way of Salvation

What Is ``Grace''?

The Benefits of Grace

Religious Experience and the Truth Question

Only Revelation Yields Reality and Truth

Bibliography

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Select Scripture Index

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Name Index

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Subject Index

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Reformed Dogmatics Vol. 3 : Sin and Salvation in Christ

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