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Systematic Theology for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Christian Doctrine, Biblical Theology, Core Beliefs, God, Salvation, Jesus Christ, and the Foun

  • 126 pages
  • Publisher: CBY Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

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For those new to the study of Christian doctrine

Explains core beliefs about God and salvation

Build a stronger foundation for your faith

A clear and accessible guide to the foundations of Christian theology and doctrine for the new believer.

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Systematic Theology by Michae Meritt offers a rigorous, reverent, and comprehensive map of Christian doctrine that moves from God's eternal being to humanity's final destiny. Anchored in Scripture and shaped by the Reformed tradition, the work unfolds as a coherent vision of reality in which everything begins and ends with the triune God. Meritt first grounds theology in the existence and self-revelation of God, engaging classical philosophical arguments while insisting that true knowledge of God rests ultimately on divine revelation. He holds together God's transcendence and knowability, affirming that the infinite God remains incomprehensible in essence while making Himself truly known through creation, Scripture, and supremely in Jesus Christ.

From this foundation, the book carefully examines God's names, attributes, and triune identity, tracing how the Church historically articulated the unity of God in three persons. Meritt then turns to God's works, presenting creation as a free, purposeful, and temporal act of the triune God, brought forth ex nihilo. This leads naturally into a sustained treatment of the divine decrees and predestination, where he expounds Reformed teaching on God's sovereign will, providence, secondary causes, and human responsibility with precision and pastoral sensitivity.

The narrative then moves through humanity, sin, grace, and salvation, showing how the fall created the need for redemption and how God's covenantal purposes unfold in history. Christ's person and work receive careful attention, including His humiliation, exaltation, atonement, and ongoing intercession. The Holy Spirit's role in regeneration, sanctification, and the life of the Church is integrated throughout, as is a thoughtful account of the Church's nature, government, and means of grace.

In its final sections, the book addresses eschatology, reflecting on death, resurrection, Christ's return, and the final state. Throughout, Meritt blends biblical exegesis, historical theology, and systematic clarity, making complex doctrines intelligible without flattening their mystery. The result is not merely a textbook but a theological vision meant to deepen worship, shape conviction, and cultivate a disciplined, God-centered faith.

What this volume opens up to the reader: - A God-first framework that treats doctrine as worshipful, ordered, and coherent theology.

  • A clear account of how God can be truly known while remaining beyond full comprehension.
  • A thoughtful exploration of God's names, character, and triune identity.
  • A biblical understanding of creation as free, purposeful, and brought forth from nothing.
  • A careful explanation of divine sovereignty, providence, and human responsibility.
  • A confessional Reformed treatment of election, grace, and God's eternal purposes.
  • A sustained study of Christ's person, atonement, offices, and continuing work.
  • A disciplined blend of Scripture, church history, and precise, teachable prose.

  • Title

    Systematic Theology for Beginners: A Complete Guide to Christian Doctrine, Biblical Theology, Core Beliefs, God, Salvation, Jesus Christ, and the Foun

  • Author

    Michae Meritt

  • Publisher

    CBY Press

  • Published

    January 2026

  • Weight

    346g

  • Page Count

    126

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9789371239325

  • ISBN-10

    9371239328

  • Eden Code

    7587107

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