50 Most Important Theological Terms

by J. Brian Tucker; David Finkbeiner

Publisher:

Moody Publishers

, 2021

Some people make theology complicated. Here’s what you need to know.

Theology can be intimidating, full of big words and lofty ideas. Yet theological terms aren’t just for professors to argue about in the ivory tower. These powerful words have important meanings for the everyday Christian, too. They aren’t reserved for academic theologians. These terms belong to you!

In 50 Most Important Theological Terms, Moody professors David Finkbeiner and Brian Tucker offer helpful explanations of the –isms and –ologies of Bible doctrine that you’ve heard of but aren’t sure what they mean. Beyond mere explanations, the authors help you understand why these terms matter, not just for classroom textbooks but for the book of real life. You’ll learn about questions like:

• How is Jesus fully God and fully human at the same time?
• By what means was sin passed to everyone from Adam?
• Do humans have only a body and soul, or a body, soul, and spirit?
• Is repentance from sin part of saving faith?
• And much more . . .

Despite what you may have heard, theology actually is relevant. Don’t miss out on the meanings of theological terms. Get the answers from experts and let your confusion turn to understanding.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Salvation is deliverance from sin in all its forms and effects through Jesus Christ.” (source)

“Put differently, if conditional election says that God chose us because we will choose Him, unconditional election says that we will choose to believe in Him because God first chose us.” (source)

“These aberrant patterns of embodiment point to the idea that sin also has a cognitive component—unbelief” (source)

“This suggests that sin is the elevation of the self and the demotion of God” (source)

“Calvinists insist that our conversion is monergistic” (source)

Product Details

• Title: 50 Most Important Theological Terms
• Authors: J. Brian Tucker, David Finkbeiner
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9780802499400, 9780802422606, 0802422608, 0802499406
• Resource ID: LLS:9780802499400
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-09-23T01:14:50Z

About the Authors

J. BRIAN TUCKER is Professor of New Testament at Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MI, and External Affiliate at St. Mary's University, Twickenham, London. He is coeditor of The T & T Clark Social Identity Commentary on the New Testament and the author or coauthor of several books including Reading Romans after Supersessionism, and All Together Different. Brian earned his DMin from Michigan Theological Seminary and his PhD from the University of Wales, Lampeter. In his spare time he enjoys science fiction and playing and listening to jazz.

DAVID B. FINKBEINER is Professor of Theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, where he has taught since 1998. He served as Chair of the Theology Department for several years and he ministers in Chicago-area churches through preaching, teaching, and serving as an elder. David earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Kathy, have three daughters, Katie, Emily, and Rebecca.