Christ and the Christian Life

<p>On its publication nearly 40 years ago <i>Christian Dogmatics </i>a two-volume survey of the twelve major loci of Christian doctrine seemed destined to become a classic. It rapidly took its place among the top multi-volume theologies and became a foundational text for generations of theological and ministerial students.</p><p>Each loci treated from the perspective of the Lutheran tradition and deeply examined in terms of its biblical foundations historical tradition and contemporary significance was written by a scholar wise beyond their years. Each of the six authors went on to have influential and esteemed teaching and writing careers.</p><p>Here presented together for the first time are the two loci written by Gerhard Forde for the project. In <i>The Work of Christ</i> Forde examines what God did in Jesus Christ exploring the dominant doctrines views and motifs that undergird the chief article on which doctrines like the justification rest. In <i>Christian Life </i>he undertakes justification and sanctification with a special focus on their relevance in contemporary life.</p><p>Helpful for students and scholars alike this convenient assembly of Forde's early work will broaden the impact of his thought for a new generation.</p>