John M. Frame (BD, Westminster Theological Seminary; AM, MPhil, Yale University; DD, Belhaven College) is J. D. Trimble Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. He is the author of many books, including the four-volume Theology of Lordship series, and previously taught theology and apologetics at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) and at Westminster Seminary California.
'Count your blessings, name them one by one, ' and I count the
writings of John Frame to be one of my greatest blessings. He's a
guide for many of us in the twenty-first century, especially in
this volume -- Systematic Theology. His treatment of all the
standard theological topics is the gold standard. And as a
theologically informed philosopher, I was especially interested in
Frame's discussion of epistemology. Amen and Amen!--David K.
Naugle, Distinguished University Professor, Dallas Baptist
University, and author of Philosophy: A Student's Guide (Crossway
2012)
"Does the world need one more Systematic Theology? That depends. It
doesn't necessarily, if what you mean is another door-stopper
describing the contentious history of doctrines. But it does if
what you mean is Systematic Theology that has finally come full
circle through centuries of drift from the Bible itself and from
practical application, back to the early evangelists' heart for
teaching God's word for edification. When the Apostle Paul was
wrapping up his ministry in Ephesians, he summarized what he had
done among them this way: You yourselves know...how I did not
shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable... (Acts
20:20). What was good enough for Paul is evidently good enough for
John Frame."--Andree Seu Peterson, WORLD magazine
"In his Systematic Theology, once again John Frame has wonderfully
served the church and glorified God through his writing. Frame
writes with unusual clarity, humility, and joy, which fosters a
deeper love for Christ. His theological method is profoundly
biblical, so the reader learns how to do evangelical theology,
along with learning evangelical doctrine. Among Frame's other
stellar works, his Systematic Theology may prove to be his most
significant contribution. The beginning chapters on the storyline
of the Bible and the closing ones on the Christian life set this
work apart from others like it. They insure that the systematic
study of doctrine is considered within the overarching story of the
Bible and that God's truth informs our lives. I'm deeply grateful
that this wise, seasoned, godly saint has given us this treasure
trove of distilled biblical truth, and hope it has the wide
edifying influence it should.--Erik Thoennes, Professor of
Theology, Chair, Undergraduate Theology, Biola University/Talbot
School of Theology; Pastor, Grace Evangelical Free Church, La
Mirada California
John Frame is an esteemed colleague and one of the most important
contemporary reformed systematic theologians in the
English-speaking world. His Systematic Theology: An Introduction to
Christian Belief reflects a half-century of distinguished teaching,
prolific writing and serious study. For that reason alone,
especially in a day and age in which many evangelicals question the
legitimacy of systematic theology, this volume commends itself to
our attention. Frame (thankfully) encourages a Bible-centered
approach to doing theology and (rightly) asserts that even
"Practical Theology" is a department of systematic theology. Here,
you will find the Professor Frame you have come to expect: clear,
readable, restrained, and conversational in his presentation, and
thoughtful, biblical, consistent, and careful in his views. Many
years ago, Carl F.H. Henry suggested that we need a "recovery of
Christian belief." May your engagement with this book serve to
introduce you to and ground you in genuinely Christian
belief.--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological
Seminary
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