Theology

When most persons think about the difference between Calvinism and Arminianism, they tend to think of the Five Points of Calvinism and, by extension, what could be called Five Counterpoints of Arminianism.    We should not think, however, that there are only five points in Calvinism.  The Five Points of Calvinism are really five points that were produced by the Synod of Dort, in response to arguments raised by followers of Jacobus Arminius.    The […]

How is THEOLOGY approached or organized? BIBLICAL THEOLOGY Biblical theology is the study of the doctrines of the Bible, arranged according to their chronology and historical background. In contrast to systematic theology, which categorizes doctrine according to specific topics, biblical theology shows the unfolding of God’s revelation as it progressed through history. Biblical theology may seek to isolate and express the theological teachings of a specific portion of Scripture, such as the theology of the

Why should I be interested in Theology, at all, let alone study it?  Isn’t the study of Theology something that pastors, or ministers of religion, do?  Isn’t Theology just for scholars? There is no doubt that many persons believe only pastors should study Theology or that all theologians are scholars.  Some may even believe that only scholars should become theologians.  That, however, is not true.  Indeed, some would say that everyone should become a theologian.