Lesson 17 Flashcards
What is systematic theology?
An ordered account of what the Bible teaches organised by topic
What question is asked by each of the following principles:
a. First mention principle:
b. Progressive mention principle
c. Full mention principle
a. what is the first thing the Bible says about a subject?
b. What does the Bible continue to reveal about this subject?
c. What conclusions can we reach about this subject based on everything the Bible has to say about it?
How do you determine the first mention of a topic?
By looking at the first time the Bible mentions the word in connection with human history (chronologically)
What does the progressive mention principle teach us?
The truth of Gods message will become progressively or increasingly clear as you continue to read the Bible
What is the result of correctly applying the first mention, progressive mention, and full mention principles?
A systematic theology
