Theology
Generously Reformed Theology Rooted Deep and Reaching Wide J. Todd Billings, Suzanne McDonald, and Alberto La Rosa Rojas
Generously Reformed offers a fresh, centrist vision of the Reformed tradition—moving beyond slogans and caricatures to reveal a theol- ogy that is historically grounded, globally engaged, and full of hope. Like a tree with deep roots and wide branches, Reformed theol- ogy is portrayed as firmly anchored in Scripture and the catholic tradition while it reaches out dynamically in witness, service, and friendship. Ideal for students, church leaders, and those curious about the Reformed tradition, this volume corrects distortions, explores the tradition’s breadth, and invites readers into a posture of joyful discipleship. Rather than offering defensive debates, Generously Reformed fosters a theological journey centered on the Triune God’s redemptive story, equipping readers to inhabit the Reformed tradi- tion with clarity and grace. Introduction 1. A Reformed Theology Primer: Misconceptions and Realities Key Question: What Is Reformed Theology, Anyway? 2. The Church in a Reformed Key: Ethnocentric Compliance or Multivalent Catholicity? Key Question: Is the Reformed Tradition Just for White Westerners? 3. Infant Baptism: Welcomed by Grace into the Covenant Family Key Question: Why Do Presbyterian and Other Reformed Denominations Baptize Infants? 4. The Mystery of Election: Predestination and Human Freedom in Reformed Theology Key Question: Can a Reformed Approach to Election Really Be Good News? 5. Providence and the Problem of Suffering: Trusting the Lord’s Rule in Lament and Gratitude Key Question: Does Reformed Theology Teach Us to See God as a Controlling Tyrant or as a Loving Provider? CONTENTS 6. Reformed Theology and the Church’s Mission: Faith, Justice, and the Gospel Key Question: Do Reformed Christians Care About Evangelism and Social Justice? 7. Eschatology: In the End, What? Key Question: What Does Reformed Theology Teach About the End Times? Appendix A: Why Is Reformed Theology Called “Reformed”? Appendix B: A Misunderstood Motto; “Reformed and Always Reforming”
FEBRUARY 2026 • 224 pages • $26.99 • paper • 9781540963321
J. Todd Billings (ThD, Harvard University Divinity School) is the Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. Suzanne McDonald (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is professor of systematic and historical theology at Western Theological Seminary. Alberto La Rosa Rojas (ThD, Duke Divinity School) is director of the Hispanic Ministry Program and assistant professor of theology and ethics at Western Theological Seminary.
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