The Formation of Christian Doctrine
Malcolm YarnellPaperback 2007-11-01
The Formation of Christian Doctrine is a high-level academic study of the history of Christian doctrinal development. The book distinguishes at length between the scholarly term "inventio" (making explicit what is implicit in the biblical revelation) and the idea of "invention" (presenting a novelty as Christian teaching that conflicts with the biblical revelation).
Theological method is a growing concern for church leaders and academics alike. Interacting with established Christian conversations regarding theological foundations and the development of doctrine, Malcolm Yarnell proposes a distinctive believers' church theological method. This method, including that of Baptists, is neither Catholic, nor Calvinist, nor Liberal. Instead, Dr. Yarnell argues for consistent discipleship to Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit-led congregational interpretation of the all-sufficient Word of God, and a deep respect for the contributions of historical theology.
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The Formation of Christian Doctrine is a high-level academic study of the history of Christian doctrinal development. The book distinguishes at length between the scholarly term "inventio" (making explicit what is implicit in the biblical revelation) and the idea of "invention" (presenting a novelty as Christian teaching that conflicts with the biblical revelation). ?Specifically, The Formation of Christian Doctrine identifies biblical inerrancy as an inventio but sees the "priesthood of believers" concept as a license to believe "whatever teaching seems right to me." ?Sure to be of interest in academic circles, even to those who might disagree with the author, this book will appeal to three major groups: Evangelicals in relation to the twentieth-century development of a detailed doctrine of biblical inerrancy, Baptists in light of both biblical inerrancy and the seventeenth-century development of believer's baptism, and Roman Catholics because of their respect for tradition and i
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The Formation of Christian Doctrine is a high-level academic study of the history of Christian doctrinal development. The book distinguishes at length between the scholarly term "inventio" (making explicit what is implicit in the biblical revelation) and the idea of "invention" (presenting a novelty as Christian teaching that conflicts with the biblical revelation).
Theological method is a growing concern for church leaders and academics alike. Interacting with established Christian conversations regarding theological foundations and the development of doctrine, Malcolm Yarnell proposes a distinctive believers' church theological method. This method, including that of Baptists, is neither Catholic, nor Calvinist, nor Liberal. Instead, Dr. Yarnell argues for consistent discipleship to Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit-led congregational interpretation of the all-sufficient Word of God, and a deep respect for the contributions of historical theology.
-Publisher.
Publisher Description
The Formation of Christian Doctrine is a high-level academic study of the history of Christian doctrinal development. The book distinguishes at length between the scholarly term "inventio" (making explicit what is implicit in the biblical revelation) and the idea of "invention" (presenting a novelty as Christian teaching that conflicts with the biblical revelation). ?Specifically, The Formation of Christian Doctrine identifies biblical inerrancy as an inventio but sees the "priesthood of believers" concept as a license to believe "whatever teaching seems right to me." ?Sure to be of interest in academic circles, even to those who might disagree with the author, this book will appeal to three major groups: Evangelicals in relation to the twentieth-century development of a detailed doctrine of biblical inerrancy, Baptists in light of both biblical inerrancy and the seventeenth-century development of believer's baptism, and Roman Catholics because of their respect for tradition and i