Theoretical-Practical Theology Volume 4: Redemption in Christ

Petrus van Mastricht’s Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive studies of Christian doctrine ever penned. Freshly translated from the original Latin by Dr. Todd M. Rester, van Mastricht's masterwork presents a theological system committed to Scripture as the foundational and final authority, the classic Trinitarian and Christological formulas of Western Christianity, the Reformed confessions and covenant theology, and a vibrant emphasis on practical preaching. Van Mastricht treats every theological topic using what he calls "the best method of preaching:"

• Exegetical: Drawing out the meaning of essential passages of Scripture that form the foundation of key doctrines.
• Dogmatic: Assembling the truths of Scripture into a coherent system of doctrine.
• Elenctic: Refuting objections and heterodox teachings that undermine Reformed orthodoxy.
• Practical: Applying these doctrines so that Christians can live for God's glory in Christ.

In Volume 4: Redemption in Christ, van Mastricht presents a glorious explication of God’s great work of obtaining redemption through our Mediator, Jesus Christ, against the backdrop of man's apostasy. Van Mastricht sets the stage with a discussion about the covenant of grace before turning to the glorious Procurer of salvation. Additionally, van Mastricht walks us through the dignity, names, person, offices, states, and redemptive accomplishment of Jesus Christ.

In many ways, van Mastricht remains unsurpassed in his rigorous, scholastic, and pastoral treatment of Reformed theology. Whether you are a student, pastor, or scholar, you will find a valuable model for moving from the text of Scripture to doctrinal formulation that edifies the people of God:

". . . take Mastricht for divinity in general, doctrine, practice, and controversy, or as an universal system of divinity; and it is much better than Turretin or any other book in the world, excepting the Bible, in my opinion.”
—Jonathan Edwards

". . . a great gift to the Christian church as a whole, and to students, pastors, and scholars in particular.”
—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; and teaching fellow, Ligonier Ministries

“Van Mastricht is one of the greatest of the Reformed orthodox. . . His grasp of the tradition, his ability to interact with contemporary issues, and his careful articulation of orthodoxy exemplify the best of Protestant theology after the Reformation.”
—Carl R. Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies, Grove City College

“Any serious student of Reformed theology needs to sit at the feet of Petrus van Mastricht."
—Stephen J. Nichols

“A new appreciation has grown in our time for the great post-Reformation theologians of the Reformed tradition, and Petrus van Mastricht was a towering giant among them."
—Ligon Duncan, chancellor and CEO, John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary