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What is Reformed theology? For some, it's all about the covenants. Others think of the Five Points of Calvinism or doctrines such as election and predestination. If you're looking for more clarity on the topic, or if you're hoping to provide an explanation for someone else, this brief book serves as a helpful primer and quick reference tool for anyone who wants a well-rounded overview. Learn what makes Reformed theology distinctive, delve into its historic context and biblical support, and get a better grasp of the meaning of the terminology involved. Informative and reverent, this short book provides church leaders, study groups, and individuals with discussion questions and extensive Q&A on related topics.

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Reformed theology is a school of historic, orthodox, confessional Christianity in which the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, God's grace in salvation, the necessity and significance of the church, and covenant theology are maintained and emphasized. Dr. Jonathan Master clearly, briefly, and helpfully discusses the nature and definition of Reformed theology in these pages, and thus helps students, pastors, and church members to think through its content and implications. This is a welcome introduction and reflection.--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary Dr. Jonathan Master, in this focused and accessible volume, concisely explains, amplifies, and clarifies the theology that was proclaimed and preserved in the providence of God through the travails of the Reformation. In so doing, he manifestly reveals that Reformed theology is merely, yet profoundly, the Holy Spirit empowered return to a theology revealed through the Bible, thereby liberating God's people from the superstitions and errors of ecclesiastically enforced theological heresies and reaffirming sola Scriptura--Scripture alone is our only rule of faith and practice.--Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama It's not often that a book so effectively condenses great ideas into a slim volume. But Jonathan Master has done that with his excellent introduction to Reformed theology. With both erudition and warmth, Master zeroes in on the fundamentals of Reformed theology in a way that demonstrates both its biblical coherence and pastoral warmth. I will be happily commending this book to the members of the church I serve.--Todd Pruitt, Lead Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia Jonathan Master is a thoughtful and gracious churchman, and this volume gives ample testimony to that. In brief compass, Dr. Master sets forth the basic principles of the Reformed faith, culminating, as all theology should, in doxology. For any who associate Reformed theology with dry intellectualism or self-righteous pedantry, this little volume will be a welcome corrective. Ideal for new Christians, small group discussion, and anyone wanting a brief account of why the Reformed faith is so important.--Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College Jonathan Master provides an adept, warm, and engaging introduction to Reformed theology. He succinctly demonstrates that the Reformed faith is biblical Christianity. Whether you are a pastor or layperson, this is a resource you'll definitely want to get your hands on.--Jon D. Payne, Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina Jonathan Master's Reformed Theology is a joy to read. At once crystal clear and scripturally faithful, it covers the landscape theologically and practically without getting sidetracked in minutia or bogged down in complexity. Like the other volumes in this series, this new volume helps to address many of the questions people who are new to a Reformed church often have, but Master's volume in particular should awaken readers' appetites for still more of the riches of biblical doctrine well taught. This book made me freshly grateful for the soul-nourishing, intellectually satisfying, and worship-inspiring truths of Reformed theology, and for that I am deeply grateful.--David Strain, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Pastors have long needed an introduction to the Reformed faith that is brief but comprehensive, deep but accessible, simple but compelling. Jonathan Master has provided us with such a resource in Reformed Theology, one that I suspect we will be handing out to interested people for years to come.--Terry L. Johnson, Senior Minister, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia

"""Jonathan Master's Reformed Theology, is a joy to read. At once crystal clear and scripturally faithful, it covers the landscape theologically and practically without getting sidetracked in minutia or bogged down in complexity. Like the other volumes in this series, this new volume helps address many of the questions people who are new to a Reformed church often have, but Master's volume in particular should awaken readers' appetites for still more of the riches of biblical doctrine well taught. This book made me freshly grateful for the soul-nourishing, intellectually satisfying, and worship-inspiring truths of Reformed theology, and for that I am deeply grateful.""--David Strain, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Dr. Jonathan Masters, in this focused and accessible volume, concisely explains, amplifies and clarifies the theology which was proclaimed and preserved in the providence of God through the travails of the Reformation. In so doing, he manifestly reveals that Reformed Theology is merely, yet profoundly, the Holy Spirit empowered return to a theology revealed through the Bible, thereby liberating God's people from the superstitions and errors of ecclesiastically enforced theological heresies and thus reaffirming Sola Scriptura - 'the Scripture alone is our only rule of faith and practice.--Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama In this short monograph, Jonathan Master provides an adept, warm, and engaging introduction to Reformed theology. He succinctly demonstrates that the Reformed Faith is biblical Christianity. Whether you are a pastor or layperson, this is a resource you'll definitely want to get your hands on.--Jon D. Payne, Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina It's not often that a book so effectively condenses great ideas into a slim volume. But Jonahtan Master has done that with his excellent introduction to Reformed Theology. With both erudition and warmth, Master zeroes in on the fundamentals of Reformed Theology in a way that demonstrates both its biblical coherence and pastoral warmth. I will be happily commending this book to the members of the church I serve.--Todd Pruitt, Lead Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia Jonathan Master is a thoughtful and gracious churchman and this volume gives ample testimony to that. In brief compass, Dr. Master sets forth the basic principles of the Reformed faith, culminating, as all theology should, in doxology. For any who associate Reformed theology with dry intellectualism or self-righteous pedantry, this little volume will be a welcome corrective. Ideal for new Christians, small group discussion, and anyone wanting a brief account of why the Reformed faith is so important.--Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College Pastors have long needed an introduction to the Reformed faith that we can place in the hands of interested people that is brief but comprehensive, deep but accessible, simple but compelling. Jonathan Master has provided us with such a resource in Reformed Theology, one that I suspect we will be handing out for years to come.--Terry L. Johnson, Senior Minister, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia Reformed Theology is a school of historic, orthodox, confessional, Christianity in which the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, God's grace in salvation, the necessity and significance of the church, and covenant theology are maintained and emphasized. Dr. Jonathan Master clearly, briefly, and helpfully discusses the nature and definition of Reformed Theology in these pages, and thus helps students, pastors, and church members think through its content and implications. This is a welcome introduction and reflection.--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary"

Jonathan Master's Reformed Theology, is a joy to read. At once crystal clear and scripturally faithful, it covers the landscape theologically and practically without getting sidetracked in minutia or bogged down in complexity. Like the other volumes in this series, this new volume helps address many of the questions people who are new to a Reformed church often have, but Master's volume in particular should awaken readers' appetites for still more of the riches of biblical doctrine well taught. This book made me freshly grateful for the soul-nourishing, intellectually satisfying, and worship-inspiring truths of Reformed theology, and for that I am deeply grateful. --David Strain, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi Dr. Jonathan Masters, in this focused and accessible volume, concisely explains, amplifies and clarifies the theology which was proclaimed and preserved in the providence of God through the travails of the Reformation. In so doing, he manifestly reveals that Reformed Theology is merely, yet profoundly, the Holy Spirit empowered return to a theology revealed through the Bible, thereby liberating God's people from the superstitions and errors of ecclesiastically enforced theological heresies and thus reaffirming Sola Scriptura - 'the Scripture alone is our only rule of faith and practice.--Harry L. Reeder III, Senior Pastor, Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama In this short monograph, Jonathan Master provides an adept, warm, and engaging introduction to Reformed theology. He succinctly demonstrates that the Reformed Faith is biblical Christianity. Whether you are a pastor or layperson, this is a resource you'll definitely want to get your hands on.--Jon D. Payne, Senior Pastor, Christ Church Presbyterian, Charleston, South Carolina It's not often that a book so effectively condenses great ideas into a slim volume. But Jonahtan Master has done that with his excellent introduction to Reformed Theology. With both erudition and warmth, Master zeroes in on the fundamentals of Reformed Theology in a way that demonstrates both its biblical coherence and pastoral warmth. I will be happily commending this book to the members of the church I serve.--Todd Pruitt, Lead Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Virginia Jonathan Master is a thoughtful and gracious churchman and this volume gives ample testimony to that. In brief compass, Dr. Master sets forth the basic principles of the Reformed faith, culminating, as all theology should, in doxology. For any who associate Reformed theology with dry intellectualism or self-righteous pedantry, this little volume will be a welcome corrective. Ideal for new Christians, small group discussion, and anyone wanting a brief account of why the Reformed faith is so important.--Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College Pastors have long needed an introduction to the Reformed faith that we can place in the hands of interested people that is brief but comprehensive, deep but accessible, simple but compelling. Jonathan Master has provided us with such a resource in Reformed Theology, one that I suspect we will be handing out for years to come.--Terry L. Johnson, Senior Minister, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia Reformed Theology is a school of historic, orthodox, confessional, Christianity in which the sovereignty of God, the authority of Scripture, God's grace in salvation, the necessity and significance of the church, and covenant theology are maintained and emphasized. Dr. Jonathan Master clearly, briefly, and helpfully discusses the nature and definition of Reformed Theology in these pages, and thus helps students, pastors, and church members think through its content and implications. This is a welcome introduction and reflection.--Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary

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Jonathan L. Master (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is president of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Jonathan Master (PhD, University of Aberdeen) es presidente del Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

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