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The 2011 award-winning publication The Christian Faith garnered wide praise as a thorough, well-informed treatment of the philosophical foundations of Christian theology, the classical elements of systematic theology, and exegesis of relevant biblical texts. Pilgrim Theology distills the distinctive benefits of this approach into a more accessible introduction designed for classroom and group study. In this book,Michael Horton guides readers through a preliminary exploration of Christian theology in “a Reformed key.” Horton reviews the biblical passages that give rise to a particular doctrine in addition to surveying past and present interpretations. Also included are sidebars showing the key distinctions readers need to grasp on a particular subject, helpful charts and tables illuminating exegetical and historical topics, and questions at the end of each chapter for individual, classroom, and small group reflection. Pilgrim Theology will help undergraduate students of theology and educated laypersons gain an understanding of the Christian tradition’s biblical and historical foundations. This concise tour of Christian doctrine is an ideal resource for examining the Christian faith and the Reformed tradition. Based in part on Michael Horton’s award-winning The Christian Faith, Pilgrim Theology presents the church’s teachings in an accessible manner, while engaging other Christian traditions and contemporary theological issues. INTRODUCTION. PART 1 Knowing God. Examines the presuppositions upon which Christian doctrine is built. PART 2 God Who Lives. Examines the incommunicable and communicable attributes of God and the nature of the Trinity. PART 3 God Who Creates. Examines the doctrines of predestination, creation, providence, humanity and the fall. PART 4 God Who Rescues. Examines the doctrine of Christ. PART 5 God Who Reigns in Grace. Examines the doctrines of the Spirit, Union of Christ, Hope of Glory, Kingdom of God, Baptism,. Lord’s Supper and the Church. PART 6 God Who Reigns in Glory. Examines the doctrines of the return of Christ and the end times.