Systematic Theology An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine by WayneGrudem Paperback, 1,296 Pages, Published 2000 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-62082-2, ISBN: 0-310-62082-1
"The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has several distinctive features: - A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching - Clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum - A contemporary approach, tr ..."
"If a writing can be shown to be by an apos- tle, then its absolute divine authority is
automatically established. Thus, the early church automatically accepted the
writings of the apos- tles as part of the canon. But the existence of some New
Testament writings that were not authored directly by apostles shows that there
were others in the early church to whom Christ also gave the ability, through the
work of the Holy Spirit, to wr ..."
"Are the gifts of tongues, prophecy, and healing for today? No, say cessationists. Yes, say Pentecostal and Third Wave Christians. Maybe, say a large sector of open-but-cautious evangelicals. What’s the answer? Is there an answer? Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? takes you to the heart of the charismatic controversy. It provides an impartial format for comparing the four main lines of thinking: cessationist, open but cautious, third wave, ..."