Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith

I enjoy reading theology so when Michael Horton’s The Christian Faith A Systematic Theology for Pilgrims On the Way was about to be published I was interested.  The Reformed standard for systematic theologies, Louis Berkhof’s Systematic Theology, was first published in 1932, and some felt there needed to be a more up-to-date systematic theology. I have Louis Berkhof’s and have used it consistently but have never read it straight through. The Christian Faith was being touted as readable and so when Westminster Bookstore we had a sale I couldn’t resist purchasing it.

While recently visiting in South Carolina for a graduation I talked with a friend about Horton’s book. I said I was going to read it this summer. He chuckled and said it isn’t the kind of book you sit down and read. I told him I had already read the introduction and was going to read it like a devotional, only reading one section at a time, giving it time to sink in.

Since returning home, I have completed chapter 1. I also decided that I will blog about my reading and my reflections on it during this summer. This will help me process the book and keep me on track with my reading. So far, I have been very impressed and can’t wait to share it with you and hear your insights.

I hope you have a copy so you can follow along and join in the discussion.

What systematic theology do you use?

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