A unique survey of nine key Bible doctrines and the various positions within the evangelical church with respect to each doctrine. The key doctrines covered are: God's Word-the Bible, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, God's Angels and Satan's Angels, God's Creation, God's Gift of Salvation, God's Church, and God's Plan for the Future. 303 pages from Kregel Publishers. Covering nine major doctrines of the Christian Faith, Dr. Robert P. Lightner provides a historical perspectiveon each topic, a positive statement of the areas of agreemenamong evangelicals, and a discussion of the different positions held by evangelicals. Practical suggestions and study questions for applying the doctrine to the daily issues of Christian living are also included at the end of each chapter. Lightner's balanced and evenhanded treatmenof various theological positions and the breadth of coverage of beliefs among various evangelical groups make this one volume a helpful and reliable resource for doctrinal study.
