Grudem's Systematic Theology

I'm avid collector of books and ebooks. Since my favorite subject is theology, most of those books are systematic theologies. I've read and studied from some great ones. One of the best and my favorite by far would be Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology". It's clear, sound, detailed, well-organized, and very accessible. One needs not to have gone to seminary to instantly benefit from it.

Being that Dr. Grudem's theology lines up with my own personal theology and seeing that there isn't a historic confession or statement of beliefs that holds to that theology (the exception being John Piper's former church's Elder Affirmation of Faith...which is excellent), I'll be undertaking the task of presenting Dr. Grudem's Systematic Theology. This may take a year or so but I feel it will yield lifelong spiritual benefits for readers (as well as myself). I recommend purchasing a copy for your own collection. "Systematic Theology" is sure to enrich the church and your home for decades to come.

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