Created for Community

Praise for Previous Editions of Created for Community:

“As a professor of theology in a Christian university college I am always looking for texts particularly suited to the nonspecialist, undergraduate student . . . that communicate in clear, ordinary language but do not compromise on scholarly substance. . . . I am delighted to find in Created for Community a textbook in systematic theology which meets these criteria. . . . I predict it is destined for a long career in colleges and universities.”—Douglas Harink, The King’s University College

“Stan Grenz restores the balance between thought and action, individual and community, head and heart, reason and experience in this splendid and readable work.”—Robert E. Webber, author of Ancient-Future Faith

"I would heartily recommend Created for Community as easily one of the clearest and best introductions to evangelical thought that has appeared. I intend to recommend it to my students as an excellent and exciting introduction to what Christians believe.”—Alan F. Johnson, Wheaton College

“The strength of Created for Community . . . is that it clearly articulates who God is as Father, Son, and Spirit and connects this with what God is doing in the world. . . . This is exactly what will bring theology into the lives of readers.”—Kenneth L. Draper, Canadian Bible College

“With its simple, readable (almost conversational) style and clear explanations of doctrinal concepts, [this book] is suitable for new Christians and lay people generally. . . . Perhaps the most valuable aspect of this book . . . is the systematic focus on the theme of community, whether it be in reference to the nature of God, heaven, or salvation. . . . The rigorous use of an integrating theme harmonizes well with the author’s stated aim of ‘connecting Christian belief with Christian living.’”—David Parker, Evangelical Review of Theology

“It is a delight to see this work, in view of the common laments that Christian church members are not interested in theology these days. Those who do want a readable, practical, and thought provoking presentation of the Christian faith will welcome Grenz’s book. . . . The material is well laid out, with helpful previews and summaries, and each chapter includes a list of questions ‘for connection and application.’ Grenz makes community the focal point of his presentation of the Christian faith and he does this well. . . . Grenz has done a remarkable job of covering the territory concisely and interestingly and I hope that his book will be widely read and used.”—Terrance Tiessen, Didaskalia