Creation: An Introduction (Short Studies in Systematic Theology)

Follow the Doxological Rhythm of Creation to Discover God’s Glory

Why did God create the world “out of nothing”? What does this reveal about his majesty? How, as created beings, should humanity respond?

In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, professor Tyler R. Wittman carefully examines the doctrine of creation, explaining the relationship between God and creatures, the nature and end of creatures, and how God fulfills his creation in the worship Christ leads in his church. Wittman presents the creation account as a hymn, examining its literary structure and poetic imagery. He then explores creation as like a great “song” of its Creator. With helpful visuals and key definitions, this accessible study invites readers to delight in God’s beauty and respond liturgically in worship as they await the “new song” of redemption.

• God-Centered and Worshipful: Provides a thoroughly biblical analysis of creation that centers on the Trinity and the doxological purpose of all created life
• Great for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short, applicable, and approachable, with a glossary and suggestions for further reading
• Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include Humanity and Sin; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture

Tyler Wittman (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of the book God and Creation in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth and a variety of journal articles. Tyler and his wife, Jessie, have four children.

Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is emeritus dean and emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Australia with his wife, Jules.

Oren R. Martin (PhD, Southern Seminary) serves as Equipping Pastor at Providence Church in Frisco, Texas, where he leads equipping, the Institute, and Ministry Residency. He also serves as associate professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Bound for the Promised Land, coauthor of 40 Questions About Biblical Theology, and contributor to numerous works including Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament; Progressive Covenantalism; A Handbook of Theology; and Confessing Christ.