CH1: ON THEOLOGY

Question 1

theology
greek words and its meanings

Answer 1

“theos” (God); “logos” (word, speech, phrase, science, or reason)

Question 2

NOMINAL meaning of theology

Answer 2

study of God

Question 3

objectively speaking?

Answer 3

science treating of God

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subjectively speaking?

Answer 4

scientific knowledge of God and of Divine things

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sources of theology

Answer 5

tsre

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tradition (sources of theo)

Answer 6

latin “traditio” - to pass down

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Scripture (sources of theo)

Answer 7

(Holy Scripture) latin “scriptura” - anything written

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reason (sources of theo)

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latin “ratio” - i think; power of mind; conclusions from true and clear principles

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experience (sources of theo)

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(christian experience) - religious knowledge; enjoyment or sufferings of body/mind

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areas of theology

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G,C2,S3,H2,A,L

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God (areas of theology)

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(theology) God’s existence; who God is

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Christ (areas of theology)

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(Christology) study of His person, life, work/ministry

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Church (areas of theology)

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(Christology) study of formation and the structure, leadership and nature of church

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Scripture (areas of theology)

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(Bibliology) study of God’s revelation through sacred scripture

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Salvation (areas of theology)

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(Soteriology) what God has been doing; to redeem His people

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Sin (areas of theology)

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(Hamartiology) nature of sin and its effects to people and the world

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Holy Spirit (areas of theology)

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(Pneumatology) study of His Work

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Humanity (areas of theology)

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(Theological Anthropology) study of humankind in relation to Divine Being

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Angels (areas of theology)

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(Angelology) study of nature of angels

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Last Things (areas of theology)

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(Eschatology) study of prophecy, heaven, hell, and the judgment

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Branches of Theology

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B, H, Pr, CE/M, Phi, Ap, CA, S

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(Branches of Theology) study of bible, to discover what biblical writers — under the divine guidance — believed, and described, and taught in the context

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Biblical Theology

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(Branches of Theology) development of Christian thought, since biblical times

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Historical Theology

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(Branches of Theology) pastoral application of biblical truths

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Practical Theology

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(Branches of Theology) systematic way, with the kind of people we ought to be and the actions to perform and avoid.

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Christian Ethics/Moral Theology

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(Branches of Theology) aid and support, philosophical reflection, language and methods

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Philosophical Theology

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(Branches of Theology) defends religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse

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Apologetics (“Speaking in Defense”)

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(Branches of Theology) defends Christianity

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Christian Apologetics

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(Branches of Theology) into a system, discipline; orderly, rational, and coherent on doctrine of Christian faith

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Systematic Theology

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Reasons for Studying Theology

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1. Everything is theological.
2. To know what you believe and why you believe.
3. To defend the faith and guard against false teaching.
4. Our beliefs impact our actions.
5. As a means of worship.

Question 31

Goals of Theology

Answer 31

1. To glorify God
2. To think theologically
3. To live accordingly
4. To connect faith and practices