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Acknowledgments | |
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Introduction | |
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Eight Traditions | |
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Structure of the Chapters | |
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"Classical" Traditions of Theology | |
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Purpose and Agenda | |
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To the Reader | |
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For Further Study | |
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A Gospel of Grace: Lutheran Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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The Hinge of Grace: Justification | |
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Means of Grace: The Sacraments | |
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Conclusion: A Gospel of Grace | |
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For Further Study | |
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Faith for Radical Community: Anabaptist Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Community of Discipleship | |
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Peace | |
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Conclusion: Faith for Radical Community | |
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For Further Study | |
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To the Glory of God and God Alone: Reformed Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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The Sovereign God | |
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The Grace of God | |
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Conclusion: To the Glory of God and God Alone | |
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For Further Study | |
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The Spirit of a Via Media: Anglican Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Ecclesiology | |
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The Sacraments | |
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Conclusion: The Spirit of a Via Media | |
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For Further Study | |
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Freedom for Immediacy: Baptist Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Ecclesiology | |
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Baptism | |
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Conclusion: Freedom for Immediacy | |
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For Further Study | |
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Grace-Full Holiness and Holy Wholeness: Wesleyan Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Grace: Prevenient Grace | |
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Holiness: Entire Sanctification | |
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Conclusion: Grace-Full Holiness and Holy Wholeness | |
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For Further Study | |
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Rightly Dividing the Scriptures: Dispensational Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Israel and the Church | |
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The Covenants | |
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Conclusion: Rightly Dividing the Scriptures | |
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For Further Study | |
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The Spirit of Continuity: Pentecostal Theology | |
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Context: Historical and Ecclesiastical Background | |
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Historical Origins and Development | |
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Diversity | |
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Approach: Theological and Hermeneutical Method | |
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Role of Theology | |
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Theological Method | |
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Theology: Characteristic Beliefs | |
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Baptism in the Holy Spirit | |
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Gift of Divine Healings | |
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Conclusion: The Spirit of Continuity | |
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For Further Study | |
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Conclusion: Theological Traditions and Christian Hospitality | |
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The Challenge of Divisions Within Christianity | |
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A "Both/And" Approach to Unity and Diversity Within Christianity | |
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A Call to Christian Theological Hospitality | |
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The Character of Christian Hospitality | |
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The Potential of Theological Hospitality | |
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Epilogue: Some Fruit of Theological Hospitality | |
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Notes | |
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Subject Index | |
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Scripture Index | |