Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe
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- ISBN13: 9781433506253
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Driscoll and Breshears team up again to teach thirteen key fundamentals of the Christian faith that should be held by anyone claiming to be a follower of Jesus.
Doctrine is the word Christians use to define the truth-claims revealed in Holy Scripture. Of course there is a multitude of churches, church networks, and denominations, each with their own doctrinal statement with many points of disagreement. But while Christians disagree on a number of doctrines, there are key fundamentals that cannot be denied by anyone claiming to be a follower of Jesus.
In Doctrine: What Christians Should Judge, Driscoll and Breshears teach thirteen of these key fundamentals. This meaty yet readable overview of basic doctrine will help Christians clarify and articulate their beliefs in accordance with the Bible.
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I’ve listened to Driscoll for a while now. He tends to preach scripture from the bible and then try to read between the lines and call it fact.
Does it really make sense that this one teacher now has a confront on what the bible means when millions of additional preachers make the same claims and yet teach something different?
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Hmmm… Once in a while I come across a book that you know is meant not to be rushed. It isn’t meant to be sped read or skipped around in. It is one of persons books that I need to read 2 or 3 pages at a time, chewed on, pondered, and then understood.
I just opened up one of persons books. I factually reflect it may take me a year to read it. So, I’m posting a pre-review. The book is Doctrine by Mark Driscoll and Gerry Breshears. I just read the first 5 pages and appreciate it immensely. It is simple to read and thorough, yet intelligent. All explanations are sited painstakingly with scripture–even in the first 5 pages which start by explaining the Trinity. This book is intelligent, but not intellectual. I did skip yet to be and read the discussion of Wesleyan and Arminian theology and it is surprisingly far more intricate than the discussion of the Trinity. And on that note, I want to mention that this book is certainly written at an 11th/12 grade or college reading and comprehension level.
At Crossway’s website, you can read Chapter 9 and read the Table of Contents. [..]
All that being said, I don’t know that I am permanently going to agree with the theology that Driscoll puts into the world in this book, but I do know that I am going to take what he and his co-leader says to the Word and to the Lord in prayer.
This is a book that also would be a excellent reference tool when you get stuck and struggle to know a theological thought that is preached about in church or is a book you’re reading or that friends are discussing.
Please note that I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book for review by Crossway Books.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
Doctrine is in my opinion an essential book that every Christian and Pastor should make sure to have on their library. It is excellently written and painstakingly enjoyable to read. The authors nailed their goal of writing a book that is both helpful for the pastor but engaging for the layman. This book will be a fantastic blessing to the church as it will be one that could serve for discussion groups or classes.
The book is laid out to follow along the meta-narrative for God and the tale of the Bible. To highlight just a few chapters I would say the chapters on creation, Trinity, and the death of Jesus are worth the fee of the book alone.
So why with all the warm word would I give this book only four stars? Excellent question. As I mentioned the greatest might of this book is how broad its appeal and function will be. At the same time this forced the book (seemingly) to limit itself in a critical area of theology; the doctrine of Salvation. It was shocking for me to read through such a wonderful book on theology by a theologically levelheaded pastor like Mark Driscoll and find no chapter on salvation. This is understandable if the book is striving to reach the entire range of evangelicals. The doctrine of salvation is historically and usually the most controversial chapter and topic any theologian writes on, and sadly, regularly serves as a litmus test by many pastors and readers. I am left to conclude either they forgot this (which is highly unlikely agreed the credentials of the authors and that I have heard Driscoll preach on it countless times). Or that they left it out in the ambition of giving the book a wider audience.
Though I am sure some could point to the chapter of worship and highlight that it does talk about regeneration, this is far from an adequate treatment on the doctrine of salvation. I had such high hopes for this book and the uses it could have in the church where I pastor. Now I am left though wanting the second edition of the book to come out so they can fix this glaring omission! Or…maybe just place this chapter on the book website for persons who would not want it left out.
Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
I establish the website of Mars Hill Church in Seattle about a year or so ago, and I have been downloading and listening to Pastor Mark’s sermons ever since. This book is written in a chatty tone, much how Mark preaches. Clear, understandable, seasoned with humor, not to mention well researched and documented. The sheer amount of footnotes (both Bible references and additional sources) puts this book on an literary level, yet it also contains many practical insights on living in a Christ-like manner.
I’ve tried several times to get through additional theology texts such as Essentials of Evangelical Theology, but have lost interest quickly due to the dryness of the reading material. On the additional hand, I have had to force myself to place Doctrine down on several occasions.
Cheers to both Mark and Gerry on a job well done.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I am not a product of seminary or advanced theological training. Rather, just a guy trying to learn so I can better lead a tiny group in studying and applying God’s Word to our lives. I’ve establish Mark Driscoll’s leadership in the church and passion for Jesus to be both powerful and refreshing…in a time where we have largely strayed and really need the truth preached!
I appreciate Driscoll and Breshears for many reasons. But, the one aspect of their ministry that stands out is the way that they communicate Jesus, the gospel, and application of the truth to life today. There is no sugar coating. Simply place, they are real. Driscoll and Breshears are steadfast in conservative theology in a time when many have skewed Christianity to fit their lifestyle, as opposed to allowing that Jesus adjust them! Nevertheless, they still communicate in a way that strikes a cord with all backgrounds, ages, etc…
Doctrine is substantial and well-executed, while also remaining simple to know and follow for all the theological lightweights like myself.
Oh, and did I mention the footnotes? Research, homework, due diligence…done.
Fantastic resource. Fantastic men of God.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5