{"product_id":"reformed-systematic-theology-volume-3-spirit-and-salvation-2","title":"Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 3: Spirit and Salvation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe aim of systematic theology is to engage not only the head but also the heart and hands. Only recently has the church compartmentalized these aspects of life—separating the academic discipline of theology from the spiritual disciplines of faith and obedience. This multivolume work brings together rigorous historical and theological scholarship with spiritual disciplines and practical insights—characterized by a simple, accessible, comprehensive, Reformed, and experiential approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley unpack the work and role of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and salvation (soteriology). The authors examine the Holy Spirit’s role in the history of salvation, the order of salvation, and the believers’ experience of salvation. As readers consider the interrelationship between the Spirit and salvation, they are invited to explore the direct activity of the Lord in their lives for their salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“With the publication of this third volume of \u003cem\u003eReformed Systematic Theology\u003c\/em\u003e, the monumental Beeke and Smalley journey of theological exploration now takes us into territory overseen by the Holy Spirit. Here we are given a reverent survey of the biblical witness to his ministry; a five-hundred-page exposition of the \u003cem\u003eordo salutis\u003c\/em\u003e; and an extensive exploration of the Beatitudes, the fruit of the Spirit, and the Decalogue, leading us appropriately to the loving fear of the Lord and prayer. Here the comprehensive knowledge of the Reformed tradition characteristic of volumes one and two is now combined with the authors’ specialist expertise in the experiential dimensions of biblical doctrine. Those who join them on the journey will find themselves traveling with reliable guides and agreeable companions. En route, students will find the information they require, pastors and teachers will discover the stimulus they need, and all Christian readers will receive a theological education that will help them to live \u003cem\u003ecoram Deo\u003c\/em\u003e.” \u003cbr\u003e—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I tell my students that I am not interested in theology that can’t be preached. I sense the same when reading this third volume. What we have here is a systematic theology that covers all bases—scholarly and pastoral, Reformed and worshipful. No topic is left unaddressed. A monumental achievement.” \u003cbr\u003e—Derek W.H. Thomas, Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of Joel Beeke’s most prized contributions to the field of systematic theology is his understanding that Christian theology is for living. A hallmark of Beeke's preaching and writing is that it follows Martin Bucer's dictum: ‘True theology is not theoretical, but practical. The end of it is living, that is to live a godly life.’ This present volume is no exception. Here is theology for the church of God and not just for the academy. It is a privilege to commend this latest volume, with the prayer that it will find its way into the bloodstream of the church.” \u003cbr\u003e—Ian Hamilton, Professor, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The third volume of Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley’s \u003cem\u003eReformed Systematic Theology\u003c\/em\u003e gives attention to the doctrines of the Holy Spirit (pneumatology) and salvation (soteriology). We are treated to, among many other significant features, a knowledgeable defense of the \u003cem\u003eordo salutis\u003c\/em\u003e, which sincerely engages the main objections to this important formulation of classic Protestant soteriology. We meet a beautiful exposition of the Holy Spirit and the \u003cem\u003ehistoria salutis\u003c\/em\u003e, which nicely complements the treatment of the \u003cem\u003eordo\u003c\/em\u003e. The volume concludes, as you might have expected in a book coauthored by Joel Beeke, with a rich summary of the Holy Spirit’s work in the Christian experience of salvation (\u003cem\u003eexperientia salutis\u003c\/em\u003e). I must confess that I turned immediately to peek at the section on preparatory grace and also that on assurance, knowing Beeke’s interest and expertise in those areas. I will be utilizing this volume as I teach systematic theology, and will be commending it to others. I’ve already learned and benefited from it greatly. This is a welcome addition to the current flourishing of Reformed systematics.” \u003cbr\u003e—Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“‘Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!’ This expression of praise from Paul’s great doxology is a fitting response to reading this wonderful work of doctrine and devotion. Though the Reformed faith is often caricatured as merely intellectual, this work demonstrates that Reformed theology is also profoundly experiential, as no chapter fails to move from theology to doxology.” \u003cbr\u003e—John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; Chancellor, The Master’s University and Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eReformed Systematic Theology\u003c\/em\u003e not only takes readers into the depths of our triune God, but also shows what these great truths have to do with the Christian life. No contemporary systematic theology will bring the reader to a greater understanding of how theology blossoms into doxology than this one.” \u003cbr\u003e—Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Executive Editor, \u003cem\u003eCredo Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e; editor, \u003cem\u003eReformation Theology\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This volume continues the heart-warming approach of volumes 1 and 2. I particularly admire the authors’ insightful and scrupulously fair exposition of positions with which they disagree. Their work offers a pretty comprehensive approach to different readings throughout the history of the subjects dealt with.” \u003cbr\u003e—Jonathan F. Bayes, UK Director, Carey Outreach Ministries; Pastor, Stanton Lees Chapel, Derbyshire, England; author, \u003cem\u003eSystematics for God’s Glory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Weakness of the Law\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eReformed Systematic Theology\u003c\/em\u003e is the ripe fruit of Joel Beeke’s lifelong engagement as a preacher and as a teacher of preachers. This is not a systematic theology written by an ivory-tower theologian, but rather by a seasoned preacher for whom the doctrines he expounds have become, by the grace of God, an experiential reality.” \u003cbr\u003e—Bartel Elshout, Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Hull, Iowa; translator, \u003cem\u003eThe Christian’s Reasonable Service\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Christian’s Only Comfort in Life and Death\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Beeke and Smalley have written a work useful to the church at large that teaches Christians what they should believe and how they should love, but they have not sacrificed academic rigor to achieve these goals.” \u003cbr\u003e—J. V. Fesko, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Joel Beeke has continued his decades-long service to Christ and his church by presenting us with his mature reflections on the nature of systematic theology. This work is fully reliable, well written, easily understood, and thoroughly researched.” \u003cbr\u003e—Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Here is theology functioning as it ought to function—calling us to worship. You will not need to agree with the authors at every point to believe and to hope that this work will serve Christ’s church well in our generation and for generations to come.” \u003cbr\u003e—Jeremy Walker, Pastor, Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, UK; author, \u003cem\u003eLife in Christ\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eAnchored in Grace\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eA Face Like a Flint\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 5: Pneumatology and Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Applied by the Holy Spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalytic Outline: Pneumatology and Soteriology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection A: The Holy Spirit and the History of Salvation (Historia Salutis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit in Creation and Common Grace\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: The Spirit of God with Old Covenant Israel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: The Spirit and God the Son Incarnate\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Pentecost and Paraclete: Baptized with the Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: The Gifts of the Spirit in the Church\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: The Signs and Wonders of the Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: The Holy Spirit and the New Creation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection B: The Holy Spirit and the Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 1: Biblical Themes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 2: Theological and Practical Considerations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: The Order of the Application of Salvation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: General Calling, Part 1: The Free Offer of the Gospel\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: General Calling, Part 2: Preparatory Grace and the Spirit of Conviction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: General Calling, Part 3: Resisting, Testing, and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Effectual Calling, Part 1: Biblical Teaching\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Effectual Calling, Part 2: Theological Controversy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Regeneration, Part 1: Biblical Teaching\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Regeneration, Part 2: Theological Questions and Practical Application\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Conversion, Part 1: Repentance unto Life\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Conversion, Part 2: Faith in Jesus Christ\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: Conversion, Part 3: The Exercise and Necessity of Faith\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: Justification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: Justification, Part 2: Historical and Polemical Theology (Reformation)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: Justification, Part 3: Historical and Polemical Theology (Modern)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25: Adoption, Part 1: Biblical Theology\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26: Adoption, Part 2: Systematic and Practical Considerations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 27: Sanctification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching\u003cbr\u003eChapter 28: Sanctification, Part 2: Theological Controversies\u003cbr\u003eChapter 29: Sanctification, Part 3: Practical Applications\u003cbr\u003eChapter 30: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 1: Biblical Promises and Warnings\u003cbr\u003eChapter 31: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 2: Resting and Running\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSection C: The Holy Spirit and the Experience of Salvation (Experientia Salutis)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 32: The Indwelling, Leading, and Filling of the Holy Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 33: Assurance of Salvation, Part 1: A Balanced, Biblical, Reformed Approach\u003cbr\u003eChapter 34: Assurance of Salvation, Part 2: The Sealing, Earnest, Witness, and Firstfruits of the Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 35: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 1: The Beatitudes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 36: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 2: The Fruit of the Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 37: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 1: Introduction and the First Two Commandments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 38: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 2: The Third and Fourth Commandments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 39: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 3: The Fifth through Seventh Commandments\u003cbr\u003eChapter 40: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 4: The Eighth through Tenth Commandments and Conclusion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 41: The Fear of the Lord, Self-Denial, Sober Watchfulness, and Recovery from Backsliding\u003cbr\u003eChapter 42: Prayer and the Hope of Glorification\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default 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