Birmingham Theological Seminary 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama ST3529 Systematic Theology IV: The Doctrine of Salvation

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1 Birmingham Theological Seminary 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama ST3529 Systematic Theology IV: The Doctrine of Salvation Professor: Rev. Lee Bloodworth Tuesday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church Spring Credit Hours COURSE PURPOSE The purpose of this course is to proclaim the doctrine of the application of the work of redemption by the Holy Spirit. We will study the work of the Holy Spirit as He applies to us the work of Christ for us. Our studies will encompass the common grace of God and focus on His saving grace; the order of salvation; union with Christ; calling, regeneration, conversion, faith and repentance, justification, adoption, sanctification, perseverance, and glorification. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. The student will be able to explain the order of salvation and its constituent parts. 2. The student will be able to articulate the Reformed doctrine of justification by faith alone. 3. The student will be able to distinguish justification and sanctification (of imputed and imparted righteousness) and explain the importance of recognizing the difference. 4. The student will be able to discuss the nature of sanctification in general, and indwelling sin and its mortification through the Holy Spirit, in particular.. 5. The student will be able to describe the divine basis for the perseverance of the saints as well as the responsibility they have for their endurance unto the end.. Required Texts COURSE TEXTS Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology, Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, ISBN (NOTE: Read only pages = 134pp.). Ferguson, Sinclair B. The Christian Life. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, ISBN: (201 pp.). Murray, John. Redemption Accomplished and Applied. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN: (NOTE: Read pages only = 102 pp). Owen, John. Overcoming Sin and Temptation. Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor, editors. Wheaton: Crossway, ISBN: (Read pages = 411 pp.).

2 Recommended Texts Ferguson, Sinclair B. Children of the Living God. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, ISBN: (127 pp.). Grudem, Wayne. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN (pp ). (216 pp.). Piper, John. Counted Righteous in Christ. Wheaton: Crossway Books, ISBN: (141 pp). 1. Class attendance is mandatory. COURSE REQUIREMENTS 2. Complete the readings from the required texts on time. 3. Write a page paper discussing and applying one of the following topics: explore the relationship between regeneration and conversion; the nature of saving faith; why must be justified by an imputed righteousness rather than an imparted righteousness; what it means to live in light of our adoption as God s children; or a topic from Systematics IV that you would like to pursue and has the approval of the professor. The body of this paper is to be no less than 10 pages and no more than 12 pages typed (double spaced, using 12 pt. Times New Roman font). All papers must be formatted in accordance with Turabian Chicago standards, including the title page. Any paper not conforming to these standards will automatically be dropped one letter grade. This paper should include the following: a. The title page b. A table of contents c. An introduction d. A thesis statement e. The body (10-12 pp.) should be a well-reasoned presentation of the subject, with solid exegetical support for your position. f. A conclusion, containing a summary of the paper s contents g. Footnotes h. A bibliography of at least 10 sources cited (not simply consulted) Note: Papers without footnotes or bibliography will receive a zero. This paper is due the next to the last class. 4. Complete a 5 page paper on John Owen s Overcoming Temptation and Sin. Summarize Owen s understanding of the challenge the Christian faces from temptation and indwelling sin. Then show how the believer must fight and triumph in this battle. Write the paper with a particular age group, Sunday School class, or Bible Study group in mind. Be as clear and pre cise as possible. This paper is due at the beginning of class March 5, Complete a final exam.

3 GRADING 1. Class attendance: over 2 unexcused absences drops the final grade one letter grade. 2. Completion of the reading and participation in class discussion: 25% 3. The Owen paper makes up 20% of your grade. 4. The Final Exam counts 25% of your grade. 5. The Term Paper counts 30% of your grade. BTS FORMAT AND STYLE STANDARDS All papers must be formatted in accordance with Kate L. Turabian s Manual for Writers, including the title page. Any paper not conforming to these standards will automatically be dropped one letter grade. All course materials must be submitted by the last day of class. Therefore, course materials may be submitted for up to six weeks after the end of the semester directly to the office of the Registrar with the permission of the professor. If a student submits course materials after the end of the semester but within the six weeks grace period, the student s grade will be lowered by one letter grade. The course materials will not be accepted after the six week grace period and a failing grade will be posted to the student s transcript. Systematic Theology IV THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION Spring 2013 The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Application of Redemption Class: Date Readings to be completed before Class 1: January 22 Introduction: Texts, Class Requirements, etc. Importance of the Doctrine of Salvation Today The Holy Spirit s Work in the Application of Redemption Berkhof, pp Owen, pp : January 29 Common Grace Berkhof, pp Owen, pp : February 5 Union with Christ Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp Owen, pp

4 4: February 12 General and Effectual Calling Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp Owen, pp : February 19 The New Birth Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp Owen, pp February 26 Conversion: Saving Faith and Repentance Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp Owen, pp : March 5 Papers Due on Overcoming Temptation and Sin!!! Justification Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp Owen, pp MARCH SPRING BREAK! 8. March 19 Children of God Ferguson, pp Murray, pp : March 26 Sanctification Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp April 2 Discussion of John Owen on Sin and Temptation 11. April 9 Perseverance of the Saints Berkhof, pp Ferguson, pp Murray, pp : April 16 Term Paper Due!!! Glorification Ferguson, pp Murray, pp : April 23 Review and Final Exam!!!

5 Birmingham Theological Seminary ST3529 Systematic Theology IV The Doctrine of Salvation Rev. Lee Bloodworth, Professor Spring Semester 2013 Select Bibliography Systematic Theologies Berkhof, Louis. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co ISBN: X. (784 pp). Boice, James Montgomery. Foundations of the Christian Faith. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, ISBN: (740 pp). Boston, Thomas. Commentary on the Shorter Catechism. Edmonton: Still Waters Revival Books, 1993 reprint. ISBN: (2 vols: 1335 pp). Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. John T. McNeill, editor; Ford Lewis Battles, Translator. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, ISBN (vol 1)ISBN: (vol 2). (1734 pp). Dabney, Robert L. Systematic Theology. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1985 reprint. ISBN: (903 pp). Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing Co., ISBN (1296 pp). Hodge, Charles. Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1982 reprint. ISBN: (3 vols: 2260 pp). Reymond, Robert L. A New Systematic Theology of the Christian Faith, 2nd Edition. Nashville: Nelson Reference and Electronic Publishing, ISBN: (1252pp) Ridgeley, Thomas. Commentary on the Larger Catechism. Edmonton: Still Waters Revival Books, 1993 reprint. ISBN: (2 vols: 1313 pp) Vincent, Thomas. The Shorter Catechism Explained from Scripture. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1980 rep. ISBN: X. (282pp). The Work of the Holy Spirit Bavinck, Herman. Sin and Salvation in Christ, Reformed Dogmatics, vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, ISBN: (685 pp). Kuyper, Abraham. The Work of the Holy Spirit. Chattanooga: AMG Publishers, 1995 reprint. ISBN: (682 pp.). Owen, John. A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit. Works, vol. 3: Edinburgh: The Banner of

6 Truth Trust, (651 pp). Pink, Arthur W. The Holy Spirit, Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, ISBN: (185 pp). Winslow, Octavius. The Work of the Holy Spirit. London: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1972 reprint. ISBN: n.a. (223 pp). Salvation Ferguson, Sinclair B. The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, ISBN: (201 pp). Hoekema, Anthony A. Saved by Grace. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN: (290 pp.). Murray, John. Redemption Accomplished and Applied. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., ISBN: (192 pp). Pink, Arthur W. The Doctrine of Salvation, Grand Rapids: Bake r Book House, ISBN: (164 pp). Warfield, B. B. The Plan of Salvation. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2001 reprint. ISBN: (132 pp). Union With Christ Pink, Arthur W. Spiritual Union and Communion, Grand Rapids: Sovereign Grace Publishers, ISBN: (164 pp). See also Ferguson (Christian Life), Murray (Redemption Accomplished) Effectual Calling / Regeneration Charnock, Stephen. The Doctrine of Regeneration. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980 reprint. ISBN: (306 pp). Ryle, J. C. A New Birth. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977 reprint. ISBN: (270 pp.). Faith and Repentance Colquhoun, John. Repentance. London: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1965 reprint. ISBN: n.a. (150 pp.). MacArthur, Jr. John F. The Gospel According to Jesus. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN: (237 pp.). MacArthur, Jr. John F. Faith Works: The Gospel According to the Apostles. Dallas: Word Publishing, ISBN: (237 pp.).

7 Miller, C. John. Repentance and 21st Century Man. Fort Washington, PA: CLC Publications, (111 pp.). Pink, Arthur W. Studies in Saving Faith, Peterburg, OH: Pilgrim Brethren Press, ISBN: n.a. (203 pp). Justification Buchanan, James. The Doctrine of Justification. Vestavia Hills, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2006 reprint. ISBN: X (514 pp.). Horn, Robert M. Go Free! The Meaning of Justification. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, ISBN: (128 pp.). Owen, John. The Doctrine of Justification by Faith. Works, vol. 5: Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, ISBN: (457 pp). Piper, John. Counted Righteous in Christ. Wheaton: Crossway Books, ISBN: (141 pp.). Piper, John. The Future of Justification: A Response to N.T. Wright. Wheaton: Crossway Books, ISBN: (240 pp.). Sproul, R.C. Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification ISBN: X (192 pp.). Adoption Ferguson, Sinclair B. Children of the Living God. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, ISBN: (127 pp.). Sanctification Bridges, Jerry. The Pursuit of Holiness. Colorado Springs: NavPress, ISBN: X (158 pp.). Bridges, Jerry. The Practice of Godliness. Colorado Springs: NavPress, ISBN: (270 pp.). Bridges, Jerry. The Discipline of Grace. Colorado Springs: NavPress, ISBN: (231 pp.). Chapell, Bryan. Holiness by Grace. Wheaton: Crossway Books, ISBN: (243 pp.). Flavel, John. Keeping the Heart. Wilmington, DE: Sovereign Grace Publishers, 1972, ISBN: n.a. (110 pp.) Ferguson, Sinclair B. Grow In Grace. Colorado Springs: NavPress, ISBN: X (181 pp.).

8 Ferguson, Sinclair B. Taking the Christian Life Seriously. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, ISBN: (170 pp.). Lundgaard, Kris. The Enemy Within. Phillipsburg: P & R Publishers, ISBN: (150 pp.). Owen, John. Overcoming Temptation and Sin. Kelly M. Kapic and Justin Taylor, editors. Wheaton: Crossway Books, ISBN: (462 pp.). Packer, J.I. Rediscovering Holiness. Ann Arbor: Servant Publications, 1992.ISBN: (271 pp.). Pink, Arthur W. The Doctrine of Sanctification, Swengel, PA: Reiner Publications, ISBN: n.a.. (206 pp). Pink, Arthur W. Spiritual Growth, Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, ISBN: (193 pp). Plumer, William. Vital Godliness: A Treatise on Experimental and Practical Piety. Harrison burg: Sprinkle Publishing, 1993 reprint. ISBN: n.a.. (604 pp). Ryle, J. C. Holiness: its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots. Cambridge: James Clarke and Company, Ltd, 1977 reprint. ISBN: (333 pp.). Ryle, J.C. Practical Religion. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977 reprint. ISBN: (495 pp.). Winslow, Octavius. Personal Declension and Revival of Religion. Edinburgh: the Banner of Truth Trust, 1993 reprint. ISBN: (203 pp). Perseverance of the Saints Owen, John. The Doctrine of the Saint s Perseverance. Works, vol. 11: Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, (666 pp). Packer, J. I. Knowing God. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, ISBN: (316 pp). Pink, Arthur W. Eternal Security, Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, ISBN: (126 pp). Glorification See Ferguson (Christian Life) and Murray (Redemption Accomplished)

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