Theoretical-Practical Theology, Volume 4: Redemption in Christ

Petrus van Mastricht’s Theoretical-Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live for God through Christ. Students and pastors will find it a valuable model for moving from the text of Scripture to doctrinal formulation that will edify the people of God.

Volume 4, Redemption in Christ, examines God’s great work of obtaining redemption in the Mediator, Jesus Christ. Mastricht sets the stage with a discussion about the covenant of grace as God’s eternal purpose of restoration and restitution for the elect of fallen humanity. From that vantage point, he uses the remainder of the volume to address the glorious procurer of this covenantal grace. Mastricht walks us through the dignity, names, person, offices, states, and redemptive accomplishment of Jesus Christ. This volume helps us learn the significance of the One who secured so great a redemption for the people of God.

“Any serious student of Reformed theology needs to sit at the feet of Petrus van Mastricht. The challenge has been that to do so you needed to know Latin or Dutch. Thanks to the herculean efforts of the folks at the Dutch Reformed Translation Society and Reformation Heritage Books, English readers can now learn the art of ‘living for God through Christ.’” —Stephen J. Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries 

Contents

Part 1 Continued: Prolegomena and Faith

Book 5: Redemption in Christ

1. The Covenant of Grace
2. The Mediator of the Covenant of Grace
3. The Names of the Mediator
4. The Person of the Mediator
5. The Threefold Office of the Mediator
6. The Mediator as a Prophet
7. The Mediator as a High Priest
8. The Mediator as a King
9. The Humiliation of the Mediator
10. The Incarnation of the Mediator
11. The Life of the Mediator
12. The Death of the Mediator
13. The Descent of the Mediator
14. The Exaltation of the Mediator
15. The Resurrection of the Mediator
16. The Ascension of the Mediator
17. The Session of the Mediator at the Right Hand of God
18. The Mediator’s Redemption Itself

Scripture Index

Subject Index