Christian Dogmatics, Volume 3

By Francis Pieper

A translation of Christliche Dogmatik, Volume III addresses

SanctificationGood worksChristian lifeMeans of graceLaw and GospelBaptismLord's SupperChristian churchPublic ministryEternal electionEschatology

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0570067146
• ISBN13: 9780570067146
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 578 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Lutheran Theology

This set is the standard work of theology in Confessional Lutheran circles. Pieper covers all major Christian doctrines including Soteriology, the nature of God, eschatology, ecclesiology, and more, all from a Confessional Lutheran perspective. In this series, Pieper stays faithfull to scripture and the confessions. For a good summary and defense of the Lutheran positions on any theological issues, this is the place to go. I began reading these books as a Presbyterian, but after studying his defense of the Lutheran doctrine of the Lord's supper, I have joined Confessional Lutheranism. Pieper faithfully refutes the claims of liberalism, defending the inspiration of scripture and the vicarious satisfaction of Christ for the sins of the world. The one complaint I have is that he at times misrepresents Reformed theology, specifically in writing against Charles Hodge. Having read Hodge's Systematics, it seems that at times he characatures his position on various issues. Aside from this one flaw I highly recommend this set to anyone interested in learning about Lutheran theology. VDMA

The Classic Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics

This 4-volume set has been the standard in the more confessional Lutheran churches for decades.Pieper thoroughly covers the doctrines of Scripture. He not only supports the doctrines well from the Word, but he also gives varying views (mostly from the Reformed and Roman Catholic way of thinking). This is a good help in finding out what other church bodies teach on a given topic.Another good Dogmatics text that is in the process of being translated and will come out soon is Hoenecke's Dogmatics. Actually Vol. IV is already out.