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Reformed Theology (Blessings of the Faith) Hardcover – April 26, 2023

by Jonathan Lair Master (Author)
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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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Written for the church, the Blessings of the Faith series introduces and celebrates Reformed doctrine and practice.

Blessings of the Faith

Each book features a brief and practical overview of its topic with discussion questions and an extensive Q&A section.

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"Jason Helopoulos has assembled a fine team of God-centered authors who are anchored in his Word and lovers of his church. They combine intellectual gifts, pastoral experience, and a shared vision to go to the heart of the matter."

—Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

Reformed Theology Covenantal Baptism Reformed Worship Persistent Prayer Expository Preaching Church Membership
Reformed Theology by Jonathan L. Master Covenantal Baptism by Jason Helopoulos Reformed Worship by Jonty Rhodes Persistent Prayer by Guy M. Richard Expository Preaching by David Strain Church Membership by Jonathan Landry Cruse
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About What is Reformed theology? This short book serves as a helpful primer for church leaders, study groups, and individuals who want a well-rounded overview. Includes practical Q&A. Informative and encouraging, this brief book serves as a primer and quick reference tool regarding Presbyterian baptism for pastors, elders, prospective new church members, parents, and family members of children. Writing with winsome enthusiasm, Jonty Rhodes celebrates the simplicity and freedom of Reformed worship. Discover the excitement of meeting with God in the means and manner he promises to bless. Informative, encouraging, and practical, this short book will serve as a helpful primer for pastors, elders, study groups, and Christians who seek encouragement and instruction on prayer and its blessings. Informative, encouraging, and practical, this short book serves as a helpful primer on expositional preaching and its place in the life of a Christian and the worship of the church. Reformed churches emphasize church membership. Why? Because membership provides all kinds of practical, spiritual blessings for our flourishing. This friendly overview features discussion questions and an extensive Q&A section.
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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 think through its content and implications. This is a welcome introduction and reflection. -- Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary

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

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

“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

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

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

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ P&R Publishing (April 26, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1629954098
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1629954097
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.55 x 7.24 inches
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Many reformed leaders today who answer laity about what it is, start with jargon and wind up laughing at other Christians. Consequently, laity remains confused about reformed identity and ideology other than its commitment to self-congratulation. Against this grim situation, Jonathan Master delivers a book grounded in humility and grace. Master provides a clear explanation of reformed theology, defining TULIP, the five solas, covenant, and the confessions. He makes an outstanding case for the covenantal framework of the scriptures based on the teachings of Christ and the scriptures. All of this builds toward Master’s culminating chapter on the blessing of reformed theology. In a final Q&A section of the book, Master offers refreshing straightforward answers to about ten questions including infant baptism, the Holy Spirit, free will versus robots, and those who are reformed and “obnoxious.” Master calls for reformed theology to foster humility, worship, and joyful devotion to the ways of Christ. Master’s book is much needed within the present climate of reformed leadership. We can be grateful that Master provides a better way. This book is recommended to anyone who wants to understand reformed Christianity as it should be.
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What is a Reformed Theology? Here is an accessible response that covers ALL of the key components of Reformed theology. It explains that Reformed Theology goes beyond the sovereignty of God in salvation (Reformed Soteriology) to speak to the whole of the Christian life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great resource on reformed theology
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Very informative and concise explanation of reformed theology. I highly recommend this book to any that are curious about the reformed traditions.
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After years of attending a Reformed church, I now know what is distinctive about Reformed theology. Very readable book.
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As the fourth installment in P&R Publishing’s Blessings of the Faith series, Jonathan Master’s Reformed Theology presents “a fairly mainstream, middle-of-the road definition” of the Reformed theological tradition (p. 95). Master writes with verve and clarity, and his phrasing is memorable at more than a few points. This book would be excellent as a go-to handout book for Reformed church visitors, those who are new to (or considering) Reformed theology, or as a base text for a new members class in a Reformed church.

In the Introduction, Master lays out the two big claims of the book: theology matters and Reformed theology in particular is a blessing. What follows are four brief chapters treating the substance of Reformed theology and the blessings of Reformed theology. Matching the other three volumes in this series, this book includes two appendices with questions and answers and recommended further reading.

So, what is Reformed theology? Master writes in the Introduction, "Reformed theology, centered on Jesus Christ and rooted in the Scriptures, seeks to explain the whole Bible by showing God's work of salvation from beginning to end. It gives an honest assessment of humanity and good news about the nature of salvation. More than that, it shows how the Bible instructs us personally, teaching us how we should worship God and serve him in our everyday lives at home, at work, and in the church" (p. 15).

In unpacking that statement in the first chapter (What Is Reformed Theology?), Master briefly touches on the historical and popular definitions of Reformed Theology before presenting "better ways to define the term" (p. 20). Whereas the historical definition has limited usefulness for understanding Reformed Theology as-such and the popular definition is woefully truncated in what it covers, the "better" definition is fuller in scope and comprehension, including the theology of the Reformation's Five Solas, the biblical framework of covenant theology, and the biblically motivated impulse to creedal and confessional statements. It is these major themes that Master develops in the first three chapters.

In presenting the Five Solas of the Reformation (Sola Scriptural, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria), Master rightly addresses the Reformers’ historical concern with authority (Scripture over clerics). As he does so, he deftly shows the relevance this concern has for worship and for modern life. Today’s Reformed churches champion the authority of Scripture over not only the pope and his magisterium, but also over cultural elites and private feelings. Master writes, “Whatever the competing authority – the pope, the cultural elite, or a private feeling – the Reformed doctrine of sola Scriptura asserts that the Bible alone must have the final word” (p. 23). Furthermore, he presents sola Fide as doctrinal material “out of which the Reformation was made” (p. 25), and he champions the centrality of grace, Christ, and God in Reformed Theology.

The doctrinal hallmarks of covenant theology figure heavily in this book, and appropriately so. As Master writes, “covenants provide the biblical framework by which we understand God’s work in Christ and his dealings with his people throughout history” (p. 29). Because Reformed theology is concerned with being biblical, and the Bible is structured around successive covenants between God and man, covenant theology is part of the warp and woof of Reformed theology. The importance of creeds and confessions for Reformed theology is likewise highlighted, both in the body of the book (pp. 30, 77-82) and in the Question and Answers in the back of the book (p. 98). It is a strong but true claim that Master makes, “to be Reformed is to be confessional; to be part of a Reformed church is to be in a place in which one of these historic confessions is professed, taught, and followed” (p. 30). Not only is the confessional characteristic of the Reformed tradition a trait, but it is an asset in that the Reformed confessions “offer transparency to those within the church and to those outside it” (p. 78). In our age of subjectivism, relativism, and confusion, such transparency and stability is indeed a great blessing.

In emphasizing the authority of Scripture in the second chapter, Master shares a foundational concern of the Reformers and their theological successors. He grounds the authority of Scripture in its self-attesting character, and especially in the record of Christ’s earthly ministry and teaching. He writes, “to be Christian – to truly trust in Jesus Christ and to follow him – we must hold to the traditional Christian teaching about the Bible. Scripture must be our final authority – our final court of appeal – precisely because we serve Christ” (p. 36). Interestingly, Master does not mention the importance of the inner testimony of the Spirit to the authority and veracity of Scripture, either at this point or in the Question and Answer regarding the Reformed emphasis on the ministry of the Holy Spirit (pp. 89-90). This is the only weakness I noted in the book, and it is a rather minor one at that. Perhaps my noting it reveals my Reformed ‘prickliness’ (pp. 90-91).

One of the special strengths of this little treatment of Reformed theology is Master’s emphasis on evangelism and missions as a distinctive interest of Reformed churches. By his presentation, Master makes it clear that we cannot rightly understand the doctrine of God’s electing grace without recognizing the important implications this doctrine has for motivating the church’s evangelistic and missionary enterprises (pp. 46-47, 93-95).

In chapter four, Master gives five broad categories for understanding the blessings of Reformed Theology. The first blessing is the security of Scripture, which involves doctrinal clarity, authoritative teaching, and the maintenance of proper doctrinal balance (or appropriate emphasis on various doctrines). The second blessing is the comfort of God’s sovereignty in man’s salvation, in all aspects of our personal life, and in all the world’s affairs. Master devotes more space to his discussion of this blessing than any other, and he gives special attention to the place of suffering and God’s sovereignty in the Christian life. Master’s careful development of this blessing demonstrates his pastoral concern for readers as he rightly handles the truths of Reformed theology for the good of God’s people. Thirdly, he highlights the wonder of God’s electing grace which inspires rejoicing praise and assures us of a secure promise of ultimate glorification. The fourth blessing is the clarity of the covenant which shows us Christian salvation’s unique benefits in Christ as well as the continuity of the covenant community (from the past, into the future, and with both home and church). The fifth blessing was mentioned above as the transparency in (and of) our confession (and Confessions) of faith. Master points out that one great strength of the Reformed Confessions is how they uphold the authority of Scripture for the faith and practice of both Christians and the church.

In presenting Reformed theology as a blessing to Bible-believing, Christ-loving, Evangelical Christians, Jonathan Master turns the tables on all-too-common tropes about the alleged weaknesses of the Reformed tradition. He effectively shows in this little book that “any areas that at first glance may appear to be liabilities are actually assets” (p. 81). Indeed, readers will come away from this book with a new or renewed appreciation for the history and theological emphases of Reformed theology. This volume is a fine addition to what is shaping up to be a great series of pointed introductions to the basics – and blessings – of the Christian Faith as understood and proclaimed by Reformed and Presbyterian Churches around the world.
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