Books by Gregg R. Allison

We rarely give thought to our bodies until faced with a physical challenge or crisis. We have somehow internalized the unbiblical idea that the immaterial aspect of our being (our soul or spirit) is inherently good while the material aspect (our body) is at worst inherently evil and at best neutral--just a vehicle for our souls to get around. So we end up neglecting or disparaging our bodies, seeing them as holding us back from spiritual growth and longing for the day we will be free of them.But the thing is, we don't have bodies; we are our bodies. And God created us that way for a reason. With Scripture as his guide, theologian Gregg Allison presents a holistic theology of the human body from conception through eternity to equip us to address pressing contemporary issues related to our bodies, including how we express our sexuality, whether gender is inherent or constructed, the meaning of suffering, body image, end of life questions, and how to live as whole people in a fractured world.

In this volume, Gregg Allison offers an overview of specific doctrines and practices that unite and distinguish different churches and denominations as each finds its unique expression through churches' views of identity, leadership, church government, sacraments, ministries, and the future.

Professor of Christian theology explains fifty key Christian doctrines clearly and succinctly, including the big idea, biblical support, and key themes for each.

Offering readers rich theological reflection and practical wisdom relating to the nature and organization of the church, this comprehensive resource investigates the Bible's teaching on everything from church leadership to the nature of true worship. Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

Quickly Find and Understand Key Theological TermsChristianity is a faith built upon the Word and understood through words, both written and spoken, handed down for centuries. But many of the terms used in both the Scriptures and theological writings are unfamiliar or misunderstood. For the Christian desiring a more clear and robust understanding of these terms, this book offers concise definitions of six hundred of the most significant words at the heart of the Christian faith, including terms related to:· doctrine (e.g., the atonement, the church)· biblical concepts (e.g., Messiah, Son of Man)· church practices (e.g., anointing of the sick, immersion)· philosophical concepts (e.g., a priori, compatibilism)· people (e.g., Thomas Aquinas, John Wesley)· councils (e.g., Councils of Nicea I and II, Council of Trent)· movements (e.g., Protestantism, Pentecostalism)· documents (e.g., the Chalcedonian Creed, Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy)· and moreStudents of the Bible, college and seminary students, and anyone who desires to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith will find this an indispensable resource.

A theologian and church historian walks readers through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, winsomely evaluating Roman Catholic doctrine and practice from the perspective of both Scripture and evangelical theology.