The Cross and Salvation

Author: Bruce Demarest

With America's confidence in the Bible at an all-time low and the strength of her spiritual convictions waning, it is essential for Christians―especially Christian leaders―to be well-grounded in biblical theology. To have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the key doctrines of evangelicalism.

In response, professor and award-winning author Bruce Demarest has made plain God's glorious plan of salvation, his provision for the human dilemma through Christ's work on the cross, and the application of saving grace to unbelievers. Demarest's unique approach defines each topic, identifies its most pressing issues, examines the ways in which the doctrine has been understood historically, and interprets the Bible's revelation. The result is a clear and carefully constructed doctrinal statement that you can defend, live out, and communicate to others.

This singular, comprehensive treatment of one of Christianity's essential doctrines gives definitive, Bible-based answers about salvation and the cross―and about related theological issues such as grace and regeneration. It's perfect for clarifying your theology and gaining deep understanding of this foundational theme.

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PART ONE: THE PLAN OF SALVATION

Chapter 1 “WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED?” (ACTS 16:30)

Introduction to the Doctrine of Salvation

1. The Bible a Book About Salvation
2. Humankind’s Need for Salvation
3. Various Interpretations of Salvation
4. The ‘Order of Salvation’
5. The Author of Salvation
6. The Relation of Soteriology to Other Doctrines

Chapter 2: “WHILE WE WERE STILL SINNERS” (ROMANS 5:8)

The Doctrine of Grace

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Grace
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Grace
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Grace

Chapter 3: “JACOB I LOVED” (ROMANS 9:13)

The Doctrine of Election

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Election
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Election
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Election

PART TWO: THE PROVISION OF SALVATION

Chapter 4 “CHRIST DIED FOR SINS ONCE FOR ALL” (1 PETER 3:18)

The Doctrine of the Atonement

1. Introductory concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of the Atonement
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of the Atonement
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of the Cross

PART THREE: THE APPLICATION OF SALVATION—SUBJECTIVE ASPECTS

Chapter 5 “CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE” (ROMANS 8:28)

The Doctrine of Divine Calling

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Divine Calling
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Calling
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Calling

Chapter 6 “REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOOD NEWS!” (MARK 1:15)

The Doctrine of Conversion

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Conversion
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Conversion
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Conversion

Chapter 7 “UNLESS A MAN IS BORN AGAIN” (JOHN 3:3)

The Doctrine of Regeneration

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Regeneration
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Regeneration
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Regeneration

PART FOUR: THE APPLICATION OF SALVATION—OBJECTIVE ASPECTS

Chapter 8 “CHRIST LIVES IN ME” (GALATIANS 2:20)

The Doctrine of Union with Christ

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Union with Christ
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Union with Christ
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Union with Christ

Chapter 9 “THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUS” (JEREMIAH 23:6)

The Doctrine of Justification

1. Introductory Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Justification
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Justification
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Justification

PART FIVE: THE PROGRESS OF SALVATION

Chapter 10 “TRANSFORMED INTO HIS LIKENESS” (2 COR 3:18)

The Doctrine of Sanctification

1. Introduction Concerns
2. Historical Interpretations of Sanctification
3. Exposition of the Doctrine of Sanctification
4. Practical Implications of the Doctrine of Preservation

PART SIX: THE PERFECTING OF SALVATION

Chapter 12 “THOSE HE JUSTIFIED, HE ALSO GLORIFIED” (ROM 8:30)

The Doctrine of Glorification

1. The Hope of Glorification
2. The Several Phases of Glorification
3. The Nature of Glorification
4. Practical Implications of Glorification

Part of the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.