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Knowing, loving, and worshiping God is the call and privilege of every disciple of Jesus. Because all Christians are part of his royal priesthood, theology is not just for those teaching in the academy or serving in ministry vocations.

Theology proper centers on God, exploring his existence, his divine nature, his Persons, and his attributes. In this book you will find an overview of these truths in the doctrine of God as well as other great truths in the doctrine of divine revelation.

You are not simply setting out on a journey toward deeper knowledge. If theological study only results in knowing abstract truths about God, then we have not done theology well. Right theology invariably leads to right living and right worship, and this is our ultimate goal in these books and in this life.

God is the first volume of a three-part series entitled Theology for Every Person. The other volumes will include God’s Word to the World, which considers God in Christ and his works of creation, humanity, and redemption, and God’s Work in the World, which explores God the Holy Spirit and the divine works of salvation, the church, and the end. 

 

About the Author

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Malcolm B. Yarnell III is professor of Systematic Theology, director of the Oxford Study Program, and director of the Center for Theological Research at Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. His books include First Freedom: The Baptist Perspective on Religious Liberty, co-edited with Thomas White and Jason G. Duesing (B&H Academic).

Praise For…

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“Every human being was created by the One, true God and Father of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In his new book, God, Malcolm Yarnell explains who God is and how we can know and interact with Him in a personal, powerful, and positive relationship. If you are looking for God, this first volume of ‘Theology for Every Person’ will help you find Him. I highly recommend this series to you.”
–Steve Gaines, Pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee, twice President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and author of Revival: When God Comes to Church

“Malcolm Yarnell has been set apart as a leading figure in Southern Baptist theology, a true servant who shares the wisdom of Scripture with humility and authority. ‘Theology for Every Person’ helps those searching for a deeper connection with God by showing how we can know, trust, and come to Him through the revelation of Christ in the gospel. In this first volume, Yarnell guides us through profound truths about God in a way which will enlighten everyone. But this isn’t just an intellectual journey; it’s also a transformative exploration which invites readers to encounter the Truth personally. Malcolm’s work is a testament to the enduring power of theological reflection sprinkled with humility, unity, and a genuine love for the Church, embodying the spirit of his mentor, that ‘Gentleman Theologian,’ James Leo Garrett.”
–Keith S. Whitfield, Associate Professor of Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Pastor for Theological Development at The Summit Church, and editor of Trinitarian Theology: Theological Models and Doctrinal Application

“Malcolm Yarnell has managed well the mysteries of Biblical revelation. Get this book now to serve God’s people a full course meal of convicting and convincing and to promote passionate higher IQ in the pew. Raise up a host of young Luthers, Calvins, and Carl Henrys by offering to chat regularly with your emerging adults and leaders. Moreover, college and university students assigned God will ascend to the key doctrinal issues—Every professor’s dream! This book by a trusted scholar highlights theological anchor texts in the Scriptures, great quotes from early and medieval church leaders, and conservative evaluations on the dogmatic spectrum from the Reformation to the present. I plan to buy one for every person I mentor!”
–Rodrick K. Durst, Senior Professor of Historical Theology, Gateway Seminary, and author of Reordering the Trinity: Six Movements of God in the New Testament

“Theology is too important to remain in the classroom. In this book, a seasoned theologian builds a bridge between the academy and the church. Yarnell’s first contribution to this trilogy is faithful to the Scripture, interacts with a wide range of Christian thinkers, and explains difficult concepts in understandable prose. I’m grateful for this book and eager to read the subsequent volumes.”
–Adam Harwood, Professor of Theology and McFarland Chair of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of Christian Theology: Biblical, Historical, and Systematic

“This first volume of a projected trilogy in systematic theology is both eminently readable and useful for personal or group study with the questions at the close of each chapter. It makes accessible to those who have not had the benefit of formal theological study both the riches of the Scriptural narrative about our glorious Triune God as well as the 2,000-year-old reflection on that wealth by Christian brothers and sisters down through the ages. It is also a great study for those who have formally studied at a seminary or Bible college. I highly recommend it!”
–Michael A. G. Azad Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of Empire of the Holy Spirit: Reflections on Biblical and Historical Patterns

–“Malcolm Yarnell provides us with a beautiful landscape of theology that will speak to believers from every walk of life. He writes with uncompromising scholarship while delivering enough explanation to give readers an opportunity to grow in knowledge and truth. I believe this important work will help disciples go deeper into God’s perfect Word for generations to come.”
–Mark David Forrest, Senior Pastor, Lakeside Baptist Church, Granbury, Texas, and author of Soul Beginnings: Illuminating Genesis 1-11

“Too often theology has been relegated to the ivory tower and made inaccessible. In God, Malcolm Yarnell reminds us that everyone can engage theology because everyone is a theologian. His accessible approach transforms the Bible for believers to help them know and love God better.”
–Madison Grace, Provost and Dean of the School of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and editor of Southwestern Journal of Theology