Summary of Christian Doctrine

by Louis Berkhof

Part I: Introduction:

• Chapter 1: Religion
• Chapter 2: Revelation
• Chapter 3: Scripture

Part II: The Doctrine of God and Creation

• Chapter 4: The Essential Nature of God
• Chapter 5: The Names God
• Chapter 6: The Attributes of God
• Chapter 7: The Trinity
• Chapter 8: The Divine Decrees
• Chapter 9: Creation
• Chapter 10: Providence

Part III: The Doctrine of Man in Relation to God

• Chapter 11: Man in His Original State
• Chapter 12: Man in the State of Sin
• Chapter 13: Man in the Covenant of Grace

Part IV: The Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ

• Chapter 14: The Names and Nature of Christ
• Chapter 15: The States of Christ
• Chapter 16: The Offices of Christ
• Chapter 17: The Atonement Through Christ

Part V: The Application of the Work of Redemption

• Chapter 18: The Common Operation of the Holy Spirit: Common Grace
• Chapter 19: Calling and Regeneration
• Chapter 20: Conversion: Repentance and Faith
• Chapter 21: Justification
• Chapter 22: Sanctification and Perseverance

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