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SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY will make up a considerable amount of our
biblical academics.
Systematic theology is the study of all facts about God and his work,
from any and every source, but revealed primarily in the Bible, and
brought together in a coherent and inter-related manner in order to
instruct, encourage and guide the saints in godliness. There are several
reasons for studying, organizing, and presenting the major teachings of
Scripture. Here are two:
· For the development of one's own understanding of God, truth, and the
Christian faith.
· For explaining, defending, and applying Biblical truth in a
non-Christian context.
The primary categories
included in our systematic theology
are:
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Bibliology: |
From biblos + logos. This is the study of the Bible,
i.e., revelation, inspiration, preservation, canonization and
illumination. |
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Theology Proper: |
From theos + logos. This is the study of the
essence, being, and trinity of God. |
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Angelology: |
From angelos + logos. This is the study of angels,
fallen and unfallen. |
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Anthropology: |
From anthropos + logos. This is the study of man,
his creation, make-up, innocence and fall. |
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Hamartiology: |
From hamartia + logos. This is the study of sin,
its nature, derivation and classifications. |
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Soteriology: |
From soterios + logos. This is the study of God's
plan and work of salvation for mankind. |
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Ecclesiology: |
From ekklesia + logos. This is the study of the
church, universal and local. |
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Eschatology: |
From eschatos + logos. This is the study of prophecy
and last things. Dispensations may also be included. |
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Christology: |
From Christos + logos. This involves the study of
the Person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man. |
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Pneumatology: |
From pneuma + logos. This involves the study of the
Person of the Holy Spirit. |
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