Theology for Today, 2001 Revision by Elmer L. Towns

Theology for Today, 2001 Revision Reviews

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  Chris Bloom

  This was required reading in my theology class, so I have to judge it on a somewhat different standard than the books I actually choose to read. On that scale, it's decent; as a systematic theology it's a little scattered, but Towns has a good eye for example and a pleasant enough style. I doubt I'll be dipping into this one on a regular basis, but it could have been much worse.
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  Josh Baker

  First off I had to read this for my theology 202 class this past 2 months. I understand the theological back ground of Liberty so I kinda guessed what I was getting into. At the same time though as a person who attends a SBC church but affirms reformed theology this book basically slammed my beliefs and told me I was stupid for thinking any differently than Elmer towns.
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  Kelli

  I read this for Theology class. I pretty much like Dr Elmer. His lectures are hilarious (and informative) and never really match his writing style. Its pretty matter of fact, besides being biblical. I always learned a lot. Its definitely a good source.
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  LeaAnn

  Reading a number of excerpts which will end up being the majority of the book for Theology class. Very good source. Will definitely keep the excerpts for future reference. Fortunate enough to have Dr. Towns explain it in video as well. Love his teaching.
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  Dane

  Just finished my second Theology class that completes the end of this book. It is an excellent resource, and I highly recommend it for every Christian in order to better understand what we believe and why we believe it.
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  Virginia Kindrick

  Great book to have on my shelf
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  Brian Reagan

  Write a review...Elmer Towns is an exciting and engaging individual, and his work of theology resonates with the enthusiasm. However, the real question in reviewing a text on theology is whether or not it achieves its purpose. Dr. Towns does an excellent job of presenting what is essentially a mid-line, independent, fundamentalist Baptist systematic theology.
  
  Is it however the truth? While I greatly respect Dr. Towns' scholarship and insight, the text cannot be presented as a good work of theology o systematic theology as such. Because it is Baptist in its thrust it does not agree with nor support the first thousand years of church history in its soteriology--doctrine of salvation, not does it genuinely agree with ancient Christian faith.
  
  Nevertheless, as a presentation of Baptist theology, which many in the emerging and other church movements are weak in, it is a good text. As a theology in agreement with ancient and apostolic Christianity it cannot and does not meet the bill, but then again nothing that is Baptist ever could.
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  Rick

  Worst book I have ever been forced to read.
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  Patrick McWilliams

  From the introduction: "The author is a Calvinist; however, I do not agree with the five major points of Calvinism."
  
  Well alrighty then.
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  Ezra Lee

  sasds
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  Robyn Busic

  This book really has a lot of good information to help expand your Christian worldview.