Theology Introduction

• Recovering from Seminary (27) I think I am recovering from seminary, and as part of the process, I need to consider, analyze, and question much of what I have been taught. Have you been to Bible College or Seminary? What was your experience? What happened to you as a result? Are you glad you went? If you didn't go, would you like to? Why or why not?
• Theological Prolegomena (25) Theological Prolegomena are big words for "An Introduction to Theology." Why do we theologians like to use big words to say simple things?
• Paul Never Wrote About Justification (18) Paul never wrote about justification, sanctification, or any of other “big words of the Bible.” He didn’t. And neither did any other biblical author.
• Adding Love to Theology (11) Check out these definitions of theology, all of which I found in one place or another in my class notes: The most basic definition is “The study (logos) of God (theos).” The most common definition of theology is “faith seeking understanding.�...
• God is not a Science Project (15) On January 7, 1855, the minister of New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, England, opened his morning sermon with the following statement: It has been said by someone that "the proper study of mankind is man." I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it i...
• The Different Types of Theology (16) There are different ways within Christianity of approaching and organizing theology. Here are the most common.
• Divisions of Systematic Theology (9) The Bible College and Seminaries I attended used the traditional divisions or categories of Systematic Theology. Here is a summary of these divisions.
• Introduction to Theology: A Reading List (6) If you want to get most of the information that is taught in seminary, but don't have the money or time to go, start by reading these Theology books.
• Is Interest in Theology Waning? (12) Theology searches have been in a steady decline for the past eight years. Any guesses as to why?
• Theology Quotes for your Critique (8) Here are two theology quotes for you to critique. What is your first impression of what these say? Are they right or wrong? Why?
• Theology God (10) If you study theology, make sure that learning theology is never the goal. The goal should be love: love for God and love for others.
• What's More Important: Truth or Love? (19) It is often taught that if we must choose between truth and love, we must choose truth, because a lie is never loving. But is this true?
• Knowing Your Theology (5) Knowing your theology is important. It is crucial to know who we are and why we are here so that we can know how to live and what is important in life.

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