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With what attitudes should we approach a study of theology?. 1. Prayerfulness 2. Humility 3. Rejoicing. Psalm 119:18. “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”. 1 Corinthians 2:14.
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With what attitudes should we approach a study of theology? 1. Prayerfulness2. Humility3. Rejoicing
Psalm 119:18 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.”
1 Corinthians 2:14 “The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
With what attitudes should we approach a study of theology? 1. Prayerfulness2. Humility3. Rejoicing
1 Corinthians 8:1 “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.”
James 3:13-17 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility… the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”
With what attitudes should we approach a study of theology? 1. Prayerfulness2. Humility3. Rejoicing
Psalm 139:17 “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand.”
Psalm 119:14 “The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart.”
l Historical theologyl Philosophical theologyl Biblical Theologyl Apologeticsl Ethics Relationship to Other Disciplines
l We have a command tol We all do systematic theology, whether we like it or not l It helps us grow spirituallyl It helps us make better decisions in life Why do systematic theology?
Doctrines Part I: Doctrine of the Word of GodPart II: Doctrine of GodPart III: Doctrine of ManPart IV: Doctrine of Christ and Holy SpiritPart V: Doctrine of SalvationPart VI: Doctrine of the ChurchPart VII: Doctrine of the Future