People will sometimes say, "God is my copilot." On the surface and in a western culture this may sound fine at first hearing but it is not biblical. There are numerous examples in Scripture that point to a complete and utter submission to God as his follower. This puts God in the pilot's seat and … Continue reading God is Never a Copilot
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Incarnation
Dictionary.com noun 1. an incarnate being or form. 2. a living being embodying a deity or spirit. 3. assumption of human form or nature 4. the Incarnation, (sometimes lowercase) Theology. the doctrine that the second person of the Trinity assumed human form in the person of Jesus Christ and is completely both God and man. … Continue reading Incarnation
Historical Theology
Etymonline.com Historical early 15c., "of or pertaining to history, conveying information from the past," with -al (1) + Latin historicus "of history, historical," from Greek historikos "historical; of or for inquiry," from historia (see history). For sense differentiation, see historic. Meaning "narrated or mentioned in history" (as opposed to what is fiction or legend) is from 1843. Related: Historically. Theology mid-14c., "the science of religion, study … Continue reading Historical Theology
Hermeneutics
Dictionary.com noun (used with a singular verb) the science of interpretation, especially of the Scriptures. the branch of theology that deals with the principles of Biblical exegesis. Etymonline.com "art of interpretation, the study of exegesis," 1737, from hermeneutic; also see -ics. "interpretive," 1670s, from Latinized form of Greek hermeneutikos "of or for interpreting," from hermeneutes "interpreter," from hermeneuein "to interpret (foreign languages); interpret into words, give utterance to," a word of unknown origin (formerly considered ultimately a derivative of Hermes, as the tutelary … Continue reading Hermeneutics
Exegetical Theology
Dictionary.com & Etymonline.com -- see Exegesis -- also -- see Theology -- Discussion/Explanation It is all that explains and interprets the Holy Scriptures in the study of theology. This area of study involves the study of ancient languages like Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic in order to study the Scriptures from primary sources - … Continue reading Exegetical Theology
Dogmatics
Dictionary.com noun (used with a singular verb) the study of the arrangement and statement of religious doctrines, especially of the doctrines received in and taught by the Christian church. Etymonline.com 1670s, from Late Latin dogmaticus, from Greek dogmatikos "pertaining to doctrines," from dogma (genitive dogmatos) "opinion, tenet," literally "that which one thinks is true," from … Continue reading Dogmatics
Confessions
Dictionary.com noun acknowledgment; avowal; admission: a confession of incompetence. acknowledgment or disclosure of sin or sinfulness, especially to a priest to obtain absolution. something that is confessed. a formal, usually written, acknowledgment of guilt by a person accused of a crime. Also called confession of faith. a formal profession of belief and acceptance of doctrines, … Continue reading Confessions
Christology
Dictionary.com noun, plural Chris·tol·o·gies. the branch of theology dealing with the nature, person, and deeds of Jesus Christ. an interpretation of the nature, person, and deeds of Christ. Etymonline.com "branch of theology which studies the person and character of Jesus," 1670s, from Christ + connective -o- + -logy. Discussion/Explanation A very straight-forward term to define … Continue reading Christology
Baptism
What exactly is baptism? Dictionary.com noun Ecclesiastical. a ceremonial immersion in water, or application of water, as an initiatory rite or sacrament of the Christian church. any similar ceremony or action of initiation, dedication, etc. a trying or purifying experience or initiation. Etymonline.com "initiatory sacrament of the Christian faith, consisting in immersion in or application of … Continue reading Baptism
Atonement
Dictionary.com noun satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends. (sometimes initial capital letter) Theology. the doctrine concerning the reconciliation of God and humankind, especially as accomplished through the life, suffering, and death of Christ. Christian Science. the experience of humankind's unity with God exemplified by Jesus Christ. Archaic. reconciliation; agreement. Etymonline.com 1510s, "condition of being at one … Continue reading Atonement
Monergist Gratia 