Systematic theology

is a discipline which addresses theological topics one by one (e.g. God , Sin , Humanity ) and attempts to summarize all the biblical teaching on each particular subject. Sometimes called or even , the goal is to present the major themes (i.e. doctrines ) of the Christian faith in an organized and ordered overview that remains faithful to the biblical witness. Systematic theology integrates biblical , historical and sometimes philosophical theology into its methodology. Its main goal is to draw a clear description of what the Bible teaches about a particular doctrine . General areas of systematic theology - the study of methods and presuppositions before one does systematic theology (sometimes this involves the study of how God reveals himself). - the study of the Bible . - the study of the doctrine of God . - the study of Jesus . - the study of the Holy Spirit . - the study of humanity . - the study of Salvation . - the study of the Church . - the study of last things or end times . History

Theologia » What Is Biblical Theology? (Part Two) Copyright © 2004 Defining Biblical Theology What is Biblical Theology? Geerhardus Vos suggested that whereas Biblical Theology draws a line, Systematic Theology draws a circle. Jim Jordan provides an alternative account, distinguishing Biblical Theology from Ecclesiastical Theology. But the most important task before us is not to define what Biblical Theology is. Essentially, Biblical Theology is Story Theology. Before examining the nature of the biblical story itself, we need to examine what we mean by “story.” Every identifiable civilization in history has been held together by some overarching story (or metanarrative). Foundational stories allow us to interpret and organize our experience, both corporately and individually. The gospel (enacted in the liturgy and proclaimed in preaching) transforms our natural Adamic identity by telling us a different story about the world and ourselves. Biblical Theology requires us to learn to read the biblical narrative from within.

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