Is it all really about Christ? Yes, says Norman R. Gulley resoundingly, in this third volume of his Systematic Theology . In another sweeping and yet incisive evaluation of Christian theology, this time focusing on the doctrines of creation, Christ, and salvation, Gulley drives home his overarching theme that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. 13:8), which impacts creation and re-creation (salvation). If we give up the supernatural reality of creation, what right have we to accept the other supernatural events throughout Scripture? This focus on Christ has profound implications for our understanding of origins and our relationship to the Word of God. As Gulley notes, The written Word of God is as unchangeable and authentic as the living Word of God. Belief in supernatural creation is as important as belief in supernatural Incarnation and supernatural salvation. For the biblically grounded Christian, it is impossible to accept the latter two without the first. Thus, as Gulley says in the preface, this volume evaluates evolutionary theory as primarily a contemporary assumption that has led traditional theology to accept non-biblical ideas that are incompatible with the relational Trinity and with the biblical creation narrative. As creation was in a specified time, so Christ came in time and in flesh as God s revelation to humanity. The salvation He embodies for humanity occurs in time in His life, His death, His resurrection and ascension, and His ministry now in the heavenly sanctuary. Throughout, as in the previous volumes, Gulley engages deeply and thoughtfully with other views on all these topics, and critiques them always against his basic credo of tota, prima, and sola scriptura . In this third volume of his systematic theology project, Norman R. Gulley covers the doctrines of creation, Christ, and salvation with thorough attention to detail. Encyclopedic in scope, the author interacts with the history of scholarship, engages contemporary issues, and applies theological insights to ministerial contexts. Diversity of perspectives is represented but the author s positions are asserted and defended with clarity and charity. -- Glenn R. Kreider, Professor of Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary The doctrines of creation, Christ, and salvation the three topics covered in this volume are surveyed and analyzed against the backdrop of the great controversy between Christ and Satan.... Apart from the extensive investigation of the biblical material, Gulley incorporates an impressive range of insights from the research of other scholars. His interaction with scholarly literature is exemplary. The book, although dealing with complex philosophical and theological matters, is easy to read and understand and should be in the library of every student of systematic theology. -- Gerhard Pfandl, Associate Director, Biblical Research Institute Dr. Norman Gulley s third volume on systematic theology devotes eight of its seventeen chapters to the relationship of biblical creation and science. His treatment emphasizes the importance of arguments that are logical, consistent and biblical. Several important topics receive extensive treatment, including the creation days, human nature, the problem of evil, the nature of science and the natural evidence relating to creation and the global flood. In the process, he shows the inadequacy of non-biblical theories such as theistic evolution. Every scholar interested in the relationship of biblical creation and science will want to read this book. -- L. James Gibson, Director, Geoscience Research Institute The doctrines of creation, Christ, and salvation the three topics covered in this volume are surveyed and analyzed against the backdrop of the great controversy between Christ and Satan.... Apart from the extensive investigation of the biblical material, Gulley incorporates an impressive range of insights from the research of other scholars. His interaction with scholarly literature is exemplary. The book, although dealing with complex philosophical and theological matters, is easy to read and understand and should be in the library of every student of systematic theology. -- Gerhard Pfandl, Associate Director, Biblical Research Institute Dr. Norman Gulley s third volume on systematic theology devotes eight of its seventeen chapters to the relationship of biblical creation and science. His treatment emphasizes the importance of arguments that are logical, consistent and biblical. Several important topics receive extensive treatment, including the creation days, human nature, the problem of evil, the nature of science and the natural evidence relating to creation and the global flood. In the process, he shows the inadequacy of non-biblical theories such as theistic evolution. Every scholar interested in the relationship of biblical creation and science will want to read this book. -- L. James Gibson, Director