Systematic Theology: Which Text is the Best?

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In this video, I tell you about several important Systematic Theology textbooks -
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Thank you! I was anti-Calvin for so long without knowing anything about reformed theology.
I feel like my eyes have been opened! I still have questions but I'm learning!

jasonbryan
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Thanks pastor Matt for the suggestion about reading Calvin’s Institutes one page a day. Never thought about that. God bless!

Hetimos
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Very sweet! I just learned about Wayne less than a week ago and I had no idea that there were other tomes of knowledge at this level beyond the catholic dogma. So many resources we have available to reap. The 3 volume Charles is only 4 dollars digital or something, for something pushing 3k pages! Very excited!

Ratlegion
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Louis Berkhof is my absolute favorite! And for an abridged summary of Berkhof’s ST, his “A Summary of Christian Doctrine” is a fantastic intro.

kimwine
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Very happy you made this video, brother! My two favorite systematic theology’s are A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith by Robert Reymond. I’m 1689 and Dr. Reymond is a Presbyterian but I still love this volume! Secondly, Institutes of the Christian Religion.

SeraphimMJM
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Great topic Pastor Matt.
I have Grudem’s systematic theology it’s cool . For me it was a great introduction in to theology. It’s a good book for us guys in the pews . I also have Calvin’s institutes . I am still working my way through it . It’s a deep read as you said . Still it’s pure gold . I think you have sold me on another book or set of books. From Vos (Reformed Dogmatic ) the way you described the layout is what sold me . Thank you .
You keep this up in recommending books I am going to have to name a my next set of book shelves after you .
Thank you again pastor.
Blessings

BillWalkerWarren
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Just got my Louis Berkoff today. So glad to see that you recommend him.

koosvanzyl
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Hi Matt. Nice listing of Systematics. Frankly, my favorite is Shedd's 3 Volume Set. IMO, his discussion on the Trinity is without rival. I also like Vos, whose son Johannes was a member of the Creation Science Fellowship, Inc. here in Pittsburgh back in the 80s. On the latter issue of the Doctrine of Creation, I always find it interesting how the majority of theologians post-Darwin simply gave up the ghost on the issue of Evolution. Partly because they did not have the back ground to deal with the deep time issue of Hutton and Lyell. No matter ... hail Shedd! :)

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Recommendations from the video:

6. Grudem's Systematic Theology
5. Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion
4. Berkhof's Systematic Theology
3. Hodge's Systematic Theology
2. Vos' Reformed Dogmatics
1. Frame's Systematic Theology

Edit: Watch the video for the explanation of *why* for each one.

pattube
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Bavinck, Hoeskema, John Gill, John Calvin are all great for different reasons.

JayEhm
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Another Reformed Systematic Theology that is liked is Institutes of Elenctic Theology by Francis Turretin

allensagalla
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Summary of Christian Doctrine, by Louis Berkhof is a great little paper back for those who find the big fat books a little daunting.
My favourite go to doctrine book is a single volume edition of Herman Bavinck on Dogmatic Theology.
There are actually 4 volumes that are amplified that I will get to. I have yet to read Calvin though I have always had his institutes.
Personally I like the Olive Tree app as is efficient to move between the hyperlinks to scriptures as you read.
I also have old favourite books too bound in gaffa taper like my 1977 NASB Ryrie study Bible that I still read nearly 40 years later.
I would take my old NASB and Bavnick to my dessert island.
Great sharing, enjoying the channel.

ShaneBakerAUVIC
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Great job with this video! I enjoy Grudem, Berkhof and Frame. Your commentary on each, I think, are spot on. I am currently reading through Horton's Christian Faith. Looking forward to reading through Beeke's new Reformed Systematic Theology volumes beginning this summer. Again, great job!

newfbct
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Foundations of the Christian Faith by James Montgomery Boice. Love the book and the writings of Jim Boice.

drjeremywilliams
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After watching your video I purchased Berkhof’s Systematic Theology, a first for my library. Thanks for the recommendation.

noahproblemo
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Summary of Christian Doctrine, by Louis Berkhof is a great little paper back for those who find the big fat books a little daunting.
My favourite go to doctrine book is a single volume edition of Herman Bavinck on Dogmatic Theology.
There are actually 4 volumes that are amplified that I will get to. I have yet to read Calvin though I have always had his institutes.
Personally I like the Olive Tree app as is efficient to move between the hyperlinks to scriptures as you read.
I also have old favourite books too bound in gaffa taper like my 1977 NASB Ryrie study Bible that I still read nearly 40 years later.
I would take my old NASB and Bavnick to my dessert island.
Thank you Mathew

ShaneBakerAUVIC
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Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics. It’s not an easy read but well worth the effort. Also really liked Berkhof but Bavinck is the gold standard to me.

steveareeno
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One of my favorites besides Institutes by Calvin and City of God by St. Augustine is "Christians Reasonable Service" 4 vol set by Wilhelmus Brakel, "Christian Dogmatics" by Cornelis van der Kooi and Gijsbert van den Brink, "Theology as a Life" by James H. Thornwell, and Systematic Theology by Robert Dabney

jonk
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Wilhelmus a Brakel’s “The Christian’s Reasonable Service” deserves a spot on the list of one of the greatest works of systematic theology ever written! I recommend it to everyone! Very experiential, doctrinal, and pastoral.

ethanlafont
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I really enjoy Herman Bavinck's "The Wonderful Works of God." This is his 4 volume systematic condensed into one work. Great resource that I plan on going back to over and over again.

VickersJon