Christian Theology by Adam Harwood: Overall Book Review

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Shawn reviews Christian Theology: Biblical, Historical, and Systematic by Adam Harwood. This excellent systematic covers Revelation, God, Humanity, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Salvation, the Church, and the Last Things. Shawn talks about what he enjoyed the most and his biggest problem with the work.
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[@devengen]

The fact that you thought he spent too much time on Calvinism and the uses of the word "Predestination" actually makes me MORE interested in buying the commentary. There's simply not enough Systematic theology out there that refutes the repugnant doctrines of Augustinian-Calvinism. So ... YAY!😃

[@ryanclements2869]

I remember a few years ago, Dr. Hardwood and Dr. Jerry Vines gave a series of messages in a conference (I wish I could remember the name). He gave a very well researched sermon on the topic of original sin. I became a fan. Thanks for reviewing this. I will have to check it out.

[@Yaas_ok123]

Very much earned Trophy !! Big thank you !

[@daveyermold8847]

This would be a great addition to my theology collection! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[@Yaas_ok123]

Another masterpiece is Ben Witherington's Biblical theology 😉

[@amos6235]

Wow, that’s a really glowing review! I’m generally suspicious of systematic theologies, but I think I may have to give this one read.

[@BeinirHentze]

Gotta get me this book!

[@joshuastone6377]

Congrats on reading this tome. I agree that he tends to give to much space to arguing against reformed theology and with the book being released so close to "Calvinism a biblical and Theological critique" I felt like I was going over a lot of the same ground. Looking forward to your reviews on each section.

[@RevReads]

Same. Although Harwood was probably well into his work before they even thought to write Calvinism: a critique.

[@brianbousquet2136]

Sign me up for the giveaway please 🙏❤ I love the fact you're pointing out that it's so Biblical, seems crazy to not be. But so many aren't 🤨 excellent review Shawn!

[@aitornavarro6597]

NKJV and ESV for me. I also use the KJV from time to time but since I don't speak Elizabethan english I mostly use more modern english translations.
I also hold a Byzantine text priority position for the New Testament and for this I use the NKJV.
However, for the Old Testament I use both NKJV and ESV. I believe the Masoretic text has some errors that Masoretes made intentionally, mostly trying to deny that Jesus was the Messiah which we know they denied. For this I like to contrast the Masoretic Hebrew with the Greek from the LXX and taking into account the discoverings at Qumran in the Dead Sea.
Compare Deuteronomy 32:8 between NKJV and the ESV. I prefer the ESV reading. If wonder why i prefer it consult the work of the late Dr. Heiser and his thesis on the Divine Council.
I mostly read the Bible in Spanish and Italian though and there too I prefer Byzantine oriented texts.
P.S. I'm still studying biblical greek.

[@rogermanzo223]

Why I only found this video very late?!! Btw, I am new subscriber in your YT. I am a novice on reading systematic theology book. But this book review of yours makes me very very interested on that one. I hope it would become available here on the Philippines in a very affordable price. Thank you pastor for letting us know this book. I really enjoy your content. GBU! 🤗

[@RevReads]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@JohnDHernandez]

The great value in this review, and all your reviews, is your Dispensational Hermeneutic always helps to properly evaluate these books.

[@RevReads]

Thanks for that John!

[@JohnDHernandez]

I’m very new around here but you have quickly become one of my favorite channels, brother. Keep up the great work for the glory of God.

[@dwayneschultz1338]

Thanks for reviewing this book. Did I understand you right that he said that the church began with Abraham?

[@RevReads]

Yes he did

[@dwayneschultz1338]

@@RevReads interesting

[@ajacobreinhardt1453]

I have wanted to have his ST as a non Calvinist.

[@jerrynkathy]

As a result of listening to Leighton Flowers interview his theological mentor on Soteriology 101, I've come to see Dr. Harwood's work as a viable alternative to Systematic Theologies coming from Calvinists and Amyraldists. By suggesting that this Theology should include a section on Israel, you'd make Arnold Fruchtenbaum proud as he has argued for the same thing.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

.heology should include a section on Israel....HELLO, yes, 5/6th of the Bible is on Israel

[@CosmicSeptic1]

The only systematic I've ever read is Grudem's. Very curious to read and then compare/contrast.

[@RevReads]

You should most definitely read Harwood in that case.

[@RevReads]

You won the drawing for a free copy of the book! Send me your address to [e-mail] so I can send you your book.

[@kevinewton2394]

Very long read for sure 👍 good job!!! Have you read biblical critical theory by Watkin?

[@RevReads]

No, should I put it on my list?

[@kevinewton2394]

@@RevReads yes, it’s a good read. Kinda long at 600 pages. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[@RobertBuckinghamTh.D.]

Certified Tome Raider!

[@RevReads]

Thanks

[@devengen]

Also, I WELCOME a view of Israel ad the church that is not a simple regurgitation of dispensational theology (which seems to be a misguided theology which is fairly recent - 19th century).

[@youngrevival9715]

I mainly bought this for the reason of original sin and pre destination

[@RevReads]

Good reasons to buy it

[@youngrevival9715]

@@RevReads I get your point though. Because of your videos, I’m excited to read the rest of the content. Maybe in a few years I would like to see an update that has something on eternal security. Something with the works of Dr. Heiser as well. Thanks for the video.

[@TheGtownman]

Does he cover why we do not observe the "Torah". Lots of Torah observant people popping up these days

[@RevReads]

I don't remember that in this book. It's big and I don't have time to go back through it again but I can't remember that topic.

[@Joesfosterdogs]

With ALL the texts on THEOLOGY...I hope you ask Dr H WHY he thought he could add or contribute to this field of historic doctrines. I mean, if you were even capable of writing such an intense work, WHY...what is the motivation?

[@RevReads]

We discuss this in the interview. th-cam.com/video/nmz3o5gMqYw/w-d-xo.html