Systematic theology can be helpful as you seek to provide a theological context for your sermon text. Here are some resources.
Systematic theologies available online:
Louis Berkhof. Systematic Theology (also here)
Louis Berkhof. Summary of Christian Doctrine
John Calvin. The Institutes of Christian Religion
John Frame. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief (240 page excerpt)
Additional systematic theologies:
Herman Bavinck. Reformed Dogmatics: Abridged in One Volume
Herman Bavinck. Reformed Dogmatics (four volume set)
John Frame. Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology
John Frame. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief
John Frame. The Doctrine of the Word of God: A Theology of Lordship
John Frame. The Doctrine of God: A Theology of Lordship
John Frame. The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God: A Theology of Lordship
John Frame. The Doctrine of the Christian Life: A Theology of Lordship
Articles on systematic theology:
Kevin DeYoung. “Why Should We Study Systematic Theology?”
Donald MacLeod. “Biblical Versus Systematic Theology?”
B. B. Warfield, “The Practical Importance of Systematic Theology”
B. B. Warfield, “The Task and Method of Systematic Theology”
Bruce Ware has an online course entitled, “The Essentials of Systematic Theology.”
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