The Christian Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine by Colin Gunton

Colin Gunton's introduction to the Christian Faith is a very approachable book for those who wish to think about systematic theology. He organizes the book in the same way that Friedrich Schleiermacher did with his book under the same name, as a discussion of the Christian creed and the Trinitarian faith we've inherited. Yet where Schleiermacher talked about only the experience of God, Gunton is able to talk about the creator God who reveals himself to humanity as Father, Son, and Spirit. Sadly, Gunton was never able to write such a work. But in the end, Gunton's commitment to the Triune God trumps all other theological allegiances, making his work truly a confession of Christian faith.

Though this book is a pretty good systematic theology overview revolving around the theme of the Trinity it is difficult at times to read. Though classical in its positioning, Gunton provides a very moderate evangelical perspective on standard systematic theology topics. In fact, a conservative evangelical will consider Gunton "soft," while a liberal theologian will consider his views outdated

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What is Christian doctrine? The fourteen specially commissioned essays in this book serve to give an answer to many aspects of that question. Written by leading theologians from America and Britain they place doctrine in its setting-what it has been historically, and how it relates to other forms of culture-and outline central features of its content.

Colin Gunton's introduction to the Christian Faith is a very approachable book for those who wish to think about systematic theology. Gunton was actively involved in the United Reformed Church i Colin Ewart Gunton (1941-2003) was a British systematic theologian.

The Christian Faith is nothing to be nervous about. Colin E. Gunton has provided a clear and concise overview of the Trinity and His creation. This book offers a comprehensive and lively look at the Christian faith by ected theologian, Colin Gunton. Distilling a lifetime's experience of teaching and thought, this is a book for those who wish to understand the meaning and relevance of the fundamental beliefs of Christianity. Beginning with consideration of creation and providence, it moves on to the person and work of Christ, and then to the human appropriation of belief and eschatology.

Colin Ewart Gunton (19 January 1941 – 6 May 2003) was a British Reformed systematic theologian. He made contributions to the doctrine of Creation and the doctrine of the trinity. Gunton was actively involved in the United Reformed Church in the United Kingdom where he had been a minister since 1972. Written by leading theologians from America and Britain, the essays place doctrine in its setting - what it has been historically, and how it relates to other forms of culture - and outline central features of its content.

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