Theology Is for Proclamation

by Gerhard O. Forde

Book Overview

"Gerhard Forde makes a dashingly bold move to construct a whole systematic theology on the model of Martin Luther's Bondage of the Will. Forde continues Luther's polemic against every theology that fools with God apart from the Word. . . Forde writes a theology that is good for nothing but proclaiming the living Word of God."
--Carl E. Braaten
Professor of Systematic Theology
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800624254
• ISBN13: 9780800624255
• Release Date: May 1990
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book for Bridging Systematic and Practical Theology!

I recently finished reading "Theology Is for Proclamation" by Gerhard Forde, and it was quite good! When I picked up this book, I was expecting a straightforward book on evangelism, but this excellent book turned out to be a refreshing and pleasant surprise! Rev. Dr. Forde supplies solid theology from the Word of God, and then applies it to the proclamation; emphasizing that systematic theology should lead to proclamation. (Christ should not be buried by systematic theology!) This book also draws on Martin Luther's "Bondage of the Will" to round out an excellent book on practical theology! If you're looking for an in-depth, outstanding book on Lutheran theology, be sure to pick this one up! Also consider reading Gerhard Forde's "On Being a Theologian of the Cross," which is possibly his best work. It was written a few years after "Theology Is for Proclamation," and is much more clear and concise.

Forde Hits A Homerun Again!

Theology is not meant to glorify library-bound scholars--its purpose is to enable proclamation! Gerhard Forde hits this home in this easy to read and wonderfully insightful book. Frequently using down-to-earth illustrations, he states his case with elegant simplicity. Regardless of your religious tradition, this book will enrich your understanding of God--guaranteed. You'll love it!