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15 Cards in this Set
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Etymological (History of the word) Meaning of "Theology"
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Theos-God
Logos-Word, speech, discourse "Discourse about God" |
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Ironically, what was the 1st discourse about God?
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Serpent in the Garden of Eden
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Subject Matter of Theology
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Theology involves a study of the person, works, and relationships (people & all creation) of God.
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Subject Matter of Theology
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All field of knowledge can be assumed within a theological grid.
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A Theological grid is
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framework of God.
Questions asked: Is there a God? What is He like? Who is God? |
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Definition of "theology"
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A Science: disciplined study. orderly.
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Augustus H. Strong quote about theology
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"Theology is the science of God and of the Relations between God and the universe."
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John Fram
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Theology is "...the application of the Word of God by persons to all areas of life."
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"Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. Titus 1:1
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Knowledge alone does not always lead to relationship, or knowing.
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The Doctrine of God, C.B. Kaiser, p. viii
"The study of the nature of God and the character of his dealing with the world as... |
...revealed in the history of Israel and the N.T., articulated in the life and witness of the Christian church.
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Much of theology is confessional in nature:
1. meaning of "doctrine": teaching, instruction, belief accepted as authoritative |
2. relationship between "doctrine" and "theology": preach, teach, confess
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Theoretical Bases of Theology
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1. It is possible to do theology
2. Some systematizing of truth is needed. |
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Practical bases for doing Theology
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To teach: Great commission, Correct doctrinal beliefs, Facilitate Harmony in Body
To defend the faith To enhance possibility of godly living |
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Bible is not a systematic theology book.
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Human Mind learns better with categories
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Whatever you do, Do the Best you are Able to Do
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So...do everything remembering that God is there!!!
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