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Everyone's a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology Kindle Edition

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Who would want to be a theologian? Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that it involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. They prefer to focus on the basic truths of Scripture and may even declare, “No creed but Christ.”

But as Dr. R.C. Sproul argues, everyone is a theologian. This is because any time we think about a teaching of the Bible and strive to understand it, we are engaging in theology. Therefore, it is important that we put the Bible’s varied teachings together in a systematic fashion using proper, time-tested methods of interpretation so as to arrive at a theology that is consistent and founded on truth.

That is precisely what Dr. Sproul does in Everyone’s a Theologian: An Introduction to Systematic Theology. This book is anything but a dry discussion of minute points of doctrine. Instead, Dr. Sproul, again demonstrating his trademark ability to make complex subjects easily understood, surveys the basic truths of the Christian faith, reminding us once more of what God is like and of what He has done for His people in this world and the next.

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"Here is theology rooted in scripture, nourished by the best of the church's theologians, and expounded with the clarity and simplicity that is the hallmark of a master theologian-communicator. "

-- "Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson, professor of systematic theology, Redeemer Seminary"

"Grover Gardner, a familiar voice for works on theology, narrates this audiobook with a clear awareness of the weight of its subject matter. What's more, he offers a delivery of this layman's work with a conversational style that enables the listener to actively engage with it. At the same time, he empowers the listener to meditate on the doctrines discussed. With more sixty chapters, the listener can choose to treat this work as a daily devotional. To listen to Sproul's work is to feel as though you're sitting at the feet of a godly man, soaking in all of his wisdom."

-- "AudioFile"

"Have you ever wanted Christian theology made simple? R. C. Sproul has the gift of making things simple without dumbing them down...In these pages you will find clear answers from a wise teacher."

-- "Dr. Joel R. Beeke, president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary"

"R. C. Sproul is a consummate teacher, especially skilled at explaining difficult theological concepts in uncomplicated terms. Here, he tackles every major category of systematic theology in a succinct, lucid, evenhanded fashion. This is a tremendously valuable resource for everyone from the newest believer to the most seasoned pastor. It is quite true that we are all theologians. Dr. Sproul helps us all be better theologians."

-- "Dr. John MacArthur, pastor, Grace Community Church"

About the Author

Dr. R. C. Sproul, the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, is known for his ability to communicate the deep truths of the Christian faith. He is president of Reformation Bible College, preaches at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and teaches on the daily radio program Renewing Your Mind. He has written more than eighty books.



Grover Gardner is an award-winning narrator with over a thousand titles to his credit. Named one of the "Best Voices of the Century" and a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, he has won three prestigious Audie Awards, was chosen Narrator of the Year for 2005 by Publishers Weekly, and has earned more than thirty Earphones Awards.

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Dr. R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian discipleship organization located near Orlando, Fla. He was also first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. His radio program, Renewing Your Mind, is still broadcast daily on hundreds of radio stations around the world and can also be heard online. Dr. Sproul contributed dozens of articles to national evangelical publications, spoke at conferences, churches, colleges, and seminaries around the world, and wrote more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, and Everyone’s a Theologian. He also served as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

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Ming
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs to read this! It helped me SO MUCH
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023
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I read it and took detailed notes. It had been years since I finished high school Bible classes, so I needed to relearn all the concepts. This book is very clear and straightforward. Every chapter's length is just right. I understood everything except for one or two tiny concepts (but figured them out with my pastor). I also like how it explains different perspectives, so it makes me think -- how does God speak to everyone differently? And how do I make judgments in the future? Etc. I've recommended this to a lot of people.
Also like how he makes sure that we focus on the biggest message(s): His love, His grace, and His glory, as opposed to focusing on tiny things like speculating mystical experiences. It's been 6 months since I finished, and this book truly brought in new perspectives in a lot of discussions with others.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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What’s not to like about RC Sproul? A true blessings to Christians who embrace historical Christianity and the tenants of Grace for salvation from Gods punishment from sin.
Easy to read, short chapters make this book a great devotional and a stalwart affirmation of faith. Great guide if you’re “searching”, experiencing God’s call, or just love the Lord’s truth.
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Chris Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful. Theological. Profound.
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Insightful. Theological. Profound. This 357 page, 60 chapter book, is packed full of theological teaching and truth. Written for the non-seminarian, every reader will gain tremendous understanding of the Bible, God, and many other major theological positions held by the historical evangelical church. Though this is no light-weight book, it is accessible. Without the expense of a first year seminary class, every Christian could pick up a copy of this book and greatly benefit in spiritual growth and renewing of their mind. The teaching gift of R.C. Sproul is truly amazing and God-given. He is able to take 60 major concepts and simplify the truths for the average person to grasp and pack it all in a relatively small book. Each of the chapters could be an expanded book by itself. I believe every Christian should have a copy in their library and reference it often.

The sections and chapters include:

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 What Is Theology
Chapter 2 The Scope and Purpose of Theology
Chapter 3 General Revelation and Natural Theology
Chapter 4 Special Revelation
Chapter 5 The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture
Chapter 6 Infallibility and Inerrancy
Chapter 7 Canonicity
Chapter 8 Scripture and Authority

PART TWO: THEOLOGY PROPER
Chapter 9 Knowledge of God
Chapter 10 One in Essence
Chapter 11 Three in Person
Chapter 12 Incommunicable Attributes
Chapter 13 Communicable Attributes
Chapter 14 The Will of God
Chapter 15 Providence

PART THREE: ANTHROPOLOGY AND CREATION
Chapter 16 Creatio Ex Nihilo
Chapter 17 Angels and Demons
Chapter 18 The Creation of Man
Chapter 19 The Nature of Sin
Chapter 20 Original Sin
Chapter 21 Transmission of Sin
Chapter 22 The Covenants

PART FOUR: CHRISTOLOGY
Chapter 23 The Christ of the Bible
Chapter 24 One Person, Two Natures
Chapter 25 The Names of Christ
Chapter 26 The States of Christ
Chapter 27 The Offices of Christ
Chapter 28 Why Did Christ Die?
Chapter 29 Substitutionary Atonement
Chapter 30 The Extent of the Atonement

PART FIVE: PNEUMATOLOGY
Chapter 31 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
Chapter 32 The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
Chapter 33 The Paraclete
Chapter 34 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 35 The Gifts of the Spirit
Chapter 36 The Fruit of the Spirit
Chapter 37 Are Miracles for Today?

PART SIX: SOTERIOLOGY
Chapter 38 Common Grace
Chapter 39 Election and Reprobation
Chapter 40 Effectual Calling
Chapter 41 Justification by Faith Alone
Chapter 42 Saving Faith
Chapter 43 Adoption and Union with Christ
Chapter 44 Sanctification
Chapter 45 Perseverance of the Saints

PART SEVEN: ECCLESIOLOGY
Chapter 46 Biblical Images of the Church
Chapter 47 The Church: One and Holy
Chapter 48 The Church: Catholic and Apostolic
Chapter 49 Worship in the Church
Chapter 50 The Sacraments of the Church
Chapter 51 Baptism
Chapter 52 The Lord’s Supper

PART EIGHT: ESCHATOLOGY
Chapter 53 Death and the Intermediate State
Chapter 54 The Resurrection
Chapter 55 The Kingdom of God
Chapter 56 The Millennium
Chapter 57 The Return of Christ
Chapter 58 The Final Judgment
Chapter 59 Eternal Punishment
Chapter 60 Heaven and Earth Made New

Appendix The Creeds

This book receives a 10 out of 10.
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Dave Jenkins
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015
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Many people, including Christians downplay the importance of theology in their lives. For example, it’s not uncommon to hear a Christian say, “I don’t have a theology”, or something of similar effect. This is not only untrue it’s dangerous. Doctrine comes from the Bible and the application of our doctrine is theology. Believing that theology is only for those who are in the ivory tower of academia who emphasize minute points of doctrine isn’t the point of theology. Everyone is a theologian—the question is whether they are a good one or a bad one. In Dr. Sproul’s new book Everyone’s a Theologian An Introduction to Systematic Theology he takes on many popular ideas of theology and seeks to help his reader understand not only what particular theological terms mean but also why they are significant to our lives. Written in his usual easy to read style, this book is a true blessing and treasure trove for the church.

The book has eight sections. Each section takes a major doctrine such as what is theology, Scripture, theology proper, anthropology and creation, Christology, pneumatology, soteriology, ecclesiology, and eschatology. As Dr. Sproul elaborates on these critical doctrines, he helps readers to understand, what the terms mean like any good teacher does. Then he moves to show where the teaching about the particular doctrine under consideration is in the Bible.

We live in an age where many Christians emphasize their feelings above the Word of God. Throughout the history of the Church men and women have valued the study of theology so highly that even non-academic people have dedicated their entire lives to the study. While we live in a changing age, we have an unchanging God. One area where theology can help us is in our daily lives such as in dealing with difficult people and difficult situations. This comes from a proper view of God who sees all and knows all—who reaches out to the broken hearted, redeems sinners, is sanctifying them, and will one day glorify them. Understanding the doctrine of God and the person and work of Christ is but one example of why theology is important today. To be “saved” from sin to Jesus is a doctrinal and theologically loaded concept that far too many Christians have sadly very little knowledge about. Yet understanding what we’ve been saved from, sin, and to the Lord Jesus Christ is to begin to grasp the critical doctrines of justification and definitive sanctification.

Whether you are a new or seasoned Christian, been to Bible college or seminary, this book has something for you. Everyone’s a Theologian will be a book I read and reference often in my various writing projects. I highly recommend this book and pray the Lord uses it in the life of His Church in powerful ways to the glory of the Risen Savior—Jesus Christ.
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It's another wonderful read and reference from one of many believers favorite author of current books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2021
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I have a number of reformed theology/doctrine books and wondered if I needed this but I am a RC Sproule fan and am so glad I bought this. If you are new to reading such books, you need this book, if you have read such books for decades, you need this book. RC Sproule really was a gifted teacher of Gods word and able to help his listeners and readers understrand deep doctrinal/biblical truths. He is always fresh, helpful and bible centred. This book will do you so much good, essential reading for all Christians!
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Edilson Jr
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Brazil on November 16, 2017
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Livro muito claro, com os principais temas relacionados ao cristianismo explicados de forma simples e clara. Me fez conhecer e entender muitos tópicos relacionados à teologia, uma leitura fácil e cativante.
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Franklin
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2015
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I just briefly scan through the topics and enjoy what i see. Always like Sproul's books. To the point
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Chung Sang-Yeop
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and easy to understand
Reviewed in Germany on May 7, 2016
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This book is very well written with clear and easy expression. If you have an interest in the first step of systematic theology, this book would be very good choice for you.
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Reviewed in Australia on December 24, 2014
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Authoritative, lucid, comprehensive and Calvinist.
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