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
A Hiatus & Updates
I'm taking a "hiatus" away from the many things that have been monopolizing my time and from those things taking away my focus. I'm narrowing my focus to the following: Web Design School work for seminary Blogging This new focus scheme means more of my time will be narrowed in which includes this blog. This … Continue reading A Hiatus & Updates
Torn & Seduction
A pastor friend of my father's once stated upon his impending return to his own country in part of Africa that he actually couldn't wait to get back. Why? - While it isn't just an American problem, the seduction of idols is rampant in the United States today. Materialism, in particular, has created a wealth … Continue reading Torn & Seduction
Monergist Gratia 