A systematic theology friendly to confessional baptist covenant theology
Since I'm just beginning to dig deeper into conf. Baptist cov theo. can anyone suggest a systematic theology that is close enough to it?
I realize there are some differences over baptism, dispensationalism and the new covenant. Those I can read and sift through.
I have a few sys theologies that I think may be worth digging into and would like some opinions (no arguments) as to whether these might be a good starting place. Also, if there are any other theologies that might be worth while (?) in regards to my question pls let me know.
The Christian Faith A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the way - Horton
Reformation Theology A systematic Summary - ed. Matthew Barrett
Introducing Covenant Theology - Horton
Reformed Dogmatics - Vos
A New Systematic Theology of The Christian Faith - Reymond
Reformed Dogmatics - Bavinck
Foundations of the Christian Faith Revised - Boice
Systematic Theology - Culver.
Those are just a few.
So if anyone could lend a guiding hand to get me going I would much appreciate it!
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Horton's The Christian Faith: A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims on the Way was one of the texts for a series of systematic theology classes I took. I found it very well written. It presents a Reformed point of view.
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Thank-you. Do you think that his views are somewhat Baptistic? I'm thinking there's not going to be a covenantal Baptist theology out there so I'd like to get something that would help me with a reformed Baptist view.
I do have his Pilgrim Theology Study and Discussion guide plus his Pilgrim Theology: Core Doctrines for Christian Disciples. I just don't want to wade into something and find that there was something else I could have been studying.
Thanks again.
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Milkman said:
Do you think that his views are somewhat Baptistic?
No. Dr. Horton is Presbyterian/Reformed with a heavy 2 kingdom theology. Given that he teaches at Westminster California, his covenant theology is likely along the lines of Meredith Kline.
-Donnie
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These 3 books aren't covenantal but they are baptist and reformed in theology.
J.P. Boyce - Abstract of Systematic Theology
https://www.logos.com/product/4948/abstract-of-systematic-theology (The Logos preview doesn't do justice to the book. Here's google's preview on justification )John Gill - Body of Doctrinal Divinity and Body of Practical Divinity
https://www.logos.com/product/45644/a-complete-body-of-doctrinal-and-practical-divinityJohn MacArthur's systematic theology is baptist/reformed as well, but not confessional/covenantal at all.
https://www.logos.com/product/130506/biblical-doctrine-a-systematic-summary-of-bible-truth
Covenantal and pre-1689, from the product description: "Nehemiah Coxe, probably the co-editor of the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1677/89)":Nehemiah Coxe's Covenant Theology From Adam to Christ
https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Christ-Nehemiah-Coxe-ebook/dp/B00YCX8I96/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Covenant+Theology+From+Adam+to+Christ&qid=1581623361&sr=8-10 -
Ok thanks. That saves me from defaulting to Dr. Horton. Of course the other doctrines such as, Christology, ecclesiology, sinology, spiritology
in his systematic are orthodox.thanks again for your help.
Donnie Hale said:Milkman said:Do you think that his views are somewhat Baptistic?
No. Dr. Horton is Presbyterian/Reformed with a heavy 2 kingdom theology. Given that he teaches at Westminster California, his covenant theology is likely along the lines of Meredith Kline.
-Donnie
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Well I have three of the four you mentioned. I don't have MacArthur.
I suppose that's a good start and maybe in the meantime while I'm reading them I'll come across other book references as well.
I went to the 1689 Federalism page and there was an Ask a Question form which I loaded with some queries that are in reference to this OP. They haven't replied yet (been three days). I'm assuming they eventually will.
I forgot to mention that I haveTom Nettles book on Dr Boyce called James Petigru Boyce A Southern Baptist Statesman and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 1859 - 2009 by Dr. Wills.
Just looking through my hard copies I do have Dr. Boyce's Abstract which I bought during Seminary days. SB Seminary to boot, but we used Erickson and Frank Staggs NT Theo.
Thanks RHC.
RHC said:These 3 books aren't covenantal but they are baptist and reformed in theology.
J.P. Boyce - Abstract of Systematic Theology
https://www.logos.com/product/4948/abstract-of-systematic-theology (The Logos preview doesn't do justice to the book. Here's google's preview on justification )John Gill - Body of Doctrinal Divinity and Body of Practical Divinity
https://www.logos.com/product/45644/a-complete-body-of-doctrinal-and-practical-divinityJohn MacArthur's systematic theology is baptist/reformed as well, but not confessional/covenantal at all.
https://www.logos.com/product/130506/biblical-doctrine-a-systematic-summary-of-bible-truth
Covenantal and pre-1689, from the product description: "Nehemiah Coxe, probably the co-editor of the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1677/89)":Nehemiah Coxe's Covenant Theology From Adam to Christ
https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Theology-Christ-Nehemiah-Coxe-ebook/dp/B00YCX8I96/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Covenant+Theology+From+Adam+to+Christ&qid=1581623361&sr=8-10 -
I hesitated to mention John MacArthur because he holds to some type of dispensationalism and denies that the "covenant of works" is biblical, so it may not be the sort of book you're looking for right now.
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I too am somewhat new to the Cov. Baptist perspective. I agree with the comments made so far, and if these were my resources, I think I would check out the one edited by Matthew Barrett. He is putting out some good materials these days that is getting praises by the likes of Richard Barcellos and Craig A. Carter. Something new to me has been the logical need to understand Biblical Theology prior to Systematic. That may be something to look into.
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Gill and Strong
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