Monday, April 30, 2007

Systematic Theology Part 1

The prologomena (Introduction to the bible) Listen here

Prolegomena – First wordDefinition of Systematic Theology – the categorization of topical biblical truth.Why is it needed?So that one can have true conclusions on whom God is and what He has doneOn what authority can we systematize?Scripture 2 Tim 2:14, 2 Peter 1:20Subject – Theology is about God and His relationship with His CreationSources – Sola Scriptura – The final authority is the bible, but other sources are beneficial. i.e Church Teacher, Seminary School, Theological BooksWhat are means, method and process of Systematizing Theology?The Bible: precondition is epistemologyEXEGETICS : precondition HermeneuticsBiblical Theology : precondition is redemptive historySYSTEMATICS : precondition is Historical TheologySystematic Theology must be:Comprehensive – covers all the main teachings of scriptureCoherent –teachings to be interrelatedContextual – Applicable to the modern day

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