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This work stands as a foundational text in the development of Southern Baptist theology. Originally prepared for classroom use at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Boyce’s work reflects a deep commitment to Scripture as the ultimate authority and to the careful, orderly presentation of biblical doctrine.
Written with clarity and conviction, the Abstract surveys the full scope of Christian theology, including the doctrines of God, Scripture, man, sin, Christ, salvation, the church, and last things. Boyce’s approach is distinctly confessional and biblical, seeking not only to define theological terms but to demonstrate their grounding in the Word of God and their coherence within a unified system of truth.
In keeping with the tradition of historic Reformed orthodoxy, Boyce labors to show the practical importance of sound doctrine for the life and ministry of the church. The result is a work that is at once theological, pastoral, and devotional in its aim—intended to form ministers who are both doctrinally grounded and faithful in their service to Christ and His church.
Long valued within confessional Baptist circles, the Abstract of Systematic Theology remains a vital resource for those seeking to understand the doctrinal foundations of the Southern Baptist tradition and the enduring significance of theological precision in faithful ministry.
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Abstract of Systematic Theology
By James P. Boyce
First Published in 1887
©2025 by Founders Press
ISBN 9781965810217
624 pages (Clothbound Hard Cover)
A reprint of Boyce’s classic work — a concise systematic theology by the principle founder of the first Southern Baptist seminary. Appendices include: “A Brief Catechism of Bible Doctrine,” Abstract of Principles and a Scripture Index.
Contents
A Brief History of James Petigru Boyce by Tom Nettles
Introduction to the 2006 Edition
Introduction to the 1977 Edition
CHAPTER 1: THE SCIENCE OF THEOLOGY
CHAPTER 2: THE BEING OF GOD
CHAPTER 3: REASON AND REVELATION
CHAPTER 4: THE UNITY OF GOD
CHAPTER 5: THE SPIRITUALITY OF GOD
CHAPTER 6: DIVINE ATTRIBUTES
CHAPTER 7: THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD
CHAPTER 8: THE POWER OF GOD
CHAPTER 9: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
CHAPTER 10: HOLINESS, GOODNESS, LOVE AND TRUTH
CHAPTER 11: THE JUSTICE OF GOD
CHAPTER 12: THE WILL OF GOD
CHAPTER 13: THE DECREES OF GOD
CHAPTER 14: THE TRINITY
CHAPTER 15: THE PERSONAL RELATIONS IN TRINITY
CHAPTER 16: THE OUTWARD RELATIONS OF THE TRINITY
CHAPTER 17: CREATION
CHAPTER 18: CREATION OF ANGELS
CHAPTER 19: FALLEN ANGELS
CHAPTER 20: CREATION OF MAN
CHAPTER 21: PROVIDENCE
CHAPTER 22: THE FALL OF MAN
CHAPTER 23: EFFECTS OF THE SIN OF ADAM
CHAPTER 24: THE HEADSHIP OF ADAM
CHAPTER 25: CHRIST IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
CHAPTER 26: THE PERSON OF CHRIST
CHAPTER 27: THE OFFICES OF CHRIST
CHAPTER 28: THE ATONEMENT OF CHRIST
CHAPTER 29: ELECTION
CHAPTER 30: REPROBATION
CHAPTER 31: OUTWARD AND EFFECTUAL CALLING
CHAPTER 32: REGENERATION AND CONVERSION
CHAPTER 33: REPENTANCE
CHAPTER 34: FAITH
CHAPTER 35: JUSTIFICATION
CHAPTER 36: ADOPTION
CHAPTER 37: SANCTIFICATION
CHAPTER 38: FINAL PERSEVERANCE OF THE SAINTS
CHAPTER 39: DEATH AND THE SOUL’S IMMORTALITY
CHAPTER 40: CHRIST’S SECOND COMING, AND THE RESURRECTION
CHAPTER 41: THE FINAL JUDGEMENT
CHAPTER 42: THE FINAL STATES OF THE RIGHTEOUS, AND THE WICKED
A BRIEF CATECHISM OF BIBLE DOCTRINE
ABSTRACT OF PRINCIPLES
SCRIPTURE INDEX
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