nThis new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem may be the most important resource you can own for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian.The most widely used resource of the last 25 years in its area, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem has been thoroughly revised and expanded (all 57 chapters) for the first time while retaining the features that have made it the standard in its field: clear explanations, an emphasis on each doctrines scriptural basis, and practical applications to daily life.Praise for the second edition: After a quarter century of remarkable usefulness globally . . . it remains remarkable. I thank God for this precious gift to Christs people worldwide. - John PiperStands out for its clarity and accessibility. - Thomas R. SchreinerOne of those rare works that can challenge the scholar and instruct the beginner . . . It is simply indispensable. - Jack DeereWith nearly 250 pages of new content and revisions that took several years, this new edition now includes the following distinctive features, making it even better: Updated, fuller analysis of several recent controversies within evangelicalism, including the eternal relationship between the Father and the Son in the Trinity, the question of Gods atemporal eternity, the role of women in the church, seeker-sensitive churches, miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, and contemporary worship music.New, thoughtful critiques of open theism, the new perspective on Paul, Molinism (or middle knowledge), Free Grace theology, and the preterist view of Christs second comingCompletely revised, stronger chapter on the clarity of ScriptureCompletely revised, stronger chapter on creation and evolution, including a longer critique of theistic evolution and an extensive discussion on the age of the earthNew discussion of how biblical inerrancy applies to some specific problem verses in the GospelsAdditional material respectfully explaining evangelical Protestant differences with Roman Catholicism (with extensive interaction with the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church), Protestant liberalism, and MormonismCompletely updated bibliographiesAll Scripture quotations updated from RSV to ESVAn explanation of why monogenes in John 3:16 and elsewhere should be translated as only begotten rather than merely only (this is a change from the first edition)A contemporary worship song added at the end of each chapter (while retaining the traditional hymns as well)N