Doctrine According to Godliness: A Primer of Reformed Doctrine

Doctrine According to Godliness: A Primer of Reformed DoctrineClick to look inside Doctrine according to Godliness is perfect for older youths or adults who have questions on Reformed theology and want answers quickly. The book consists of short, easy to read explanations of more than 235 topics of Reformed theology. The sections are both comprehensive yet succinct, each only a page or two long. An index to the subject titles allows the reader to find a title under any of its key words. The book makes an

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Doctrine according to Godliness is perfect for older youths or adults who have questions on Reformed theology and want answers quickly. The book consists of short, easy-to-read explanations of more than 235 topics of Reformed theology. The sections are both comprehensive yet succinct, each only a page or two long. An index to the subject titles allows the reader to find a title under any of its key words. The book makes an especially good resource for older young people in doctrine classes, for newcomers to the Reformed faith on domestic or foreign mission fields, and for those studying doctrine with a view toward church membership.

What others are saying about this book:

"Doctrine according to Godliness is a significant publication. I would describe it as a Reformed Dogmatics for the common man. It is a valuable book with the potential for benefiting the broader Reformed church world and beyond. Doctrine according to Godliness sets forth the truth of Scripture, that is to say, Reformed doctrine, in a clear and logical form, and it does so in a manner that is not intimidating. This is doctrine in a form that every believer can grasp, can understand and embrace...Doctrine according to Godliness is an excellent resource for the ministers and elders who teach catechism. They can gain ideas and insights as to how to introduce specific truths, and how to apply them concretely to the youths. Societies could profitably use it for study. Evangelism committees could be guided by the content and style of the book in their promotion of the truth. And, above all, any and all believers who take it up to read will be edified, encouraged, and comforted by the precious knowledge of the truth." - Russell J. Dykstra

"This is the best book that I have found in my extensive reading to give to someone who wants to learn the Reformed faith. Over the past few years, I think I have bought and given away nearly a dozen of these. In simply, 1-page chapters, the author covers the whole of systematic theology in a brief but comprehensive manner. Nearly all issues of importance are addressed and the Reformed and Protestant Reformed position convincingly argued from Scripture." - Manuel K.

"One would expect a book of this kind to be quite dry and tedious to read, but Doctrine is warm, personal, and has a definite devotional feel to it." - a reader

"Easy to read and understand. Very sound (and complete) Reformed Theology. A must read for any and all ministers and students alike - Reformed or not. This will enrich your understanding of theology in general as it will enrich your own spiritual life and faith in Jesus Christ the Saviour. Soli Deo gloria!" - a reader

"In a book of about 350 pages, Rev. Ron Hanko has managed to combine doctrine with devotion. To many this would seem to be an almost impossible task. Doctrine is dry and boring is the cry from many. Devotion is all about experience is the opinion of others. The result is that in many religious bookstores there are frothy and light books for experiential Christians and heavier dogmatic books for more intellectual church members. This book meets the formidable challenge of explaining doctrine, which to many is ivory-tower theology, with warmth and passion. Rev. Hanko is convinced that we cannot know God unless we know doctrine. This reviewer agrees wholeheartedly...Rev. Hanko devotes about 1 ½ short pages to each doctrine, making it truly bite-sized theology. The reader is taken through over 200 chapters, and the whole spectrum of divinity is introduced, from the doctrine of Scripture, the attributes, names and works of God, the doctrine of man (his creation, fall and redemption), the work of Christ, the covenant and salvation, the church and the sacraments and the return of Christ and the last things. Every doctrine is clearly explained and demonstrated from Scripture. This book would be an excellent resource for pastors, elders, Sunday school teachers or the ordinary believer who wants to know God more. Its style makes it accessible to all." - a reader

Read a review by Russell J. Dykstra (the Standard Bearer).

Ronald Hanko was ordained and installed in 1979 as minister at Covenant Protestant Reformed Church in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Throughout his time as a minister of the Word, he also served congregations in Houston, TX; Lynden, WA; and as a missionary in Northern Ireland. He has authored multiple RFPA books.

• 352 pages
• hardcover
• ISBN 978-0-916206-84-0
• Release date: 2004, 2012, 2018

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