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An Introduction toSystematic Theology:
Prolegomena, Theology Proper, and Bibliology
Part Two26 April 09
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Systematic Theology is the comprehensive study and the coherent organization of what can be known, primarily from Scripture, which is theology’s only final and authoritative source, and secondarily from any and all other relevant sources…
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…about God and his relation to the created universe in a manner that is understandable and applicable to contemporary audiences to the end that God’s people are strengthened and satisfied in Him to the praise and glory of His name.
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Why study systematic theology?
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Why study systematic theology?
• To gain a comprehensive scriptural vantage point
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Why study systematic theology?
• To gain a comprehensive scriptural vantage point
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Why study systematic theology?
• To gain a comprehensive scriptural vantage point
• To acquire boundary markers for biblical interpretation
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Why study systematic theology?
• To gain a comprehensive scriptural vantage point
• To acquire boundary markers for biblical interpretation
• To cope with religious pluralism
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DESCRIPTIVE PLURALISMThe presence of religions and philosophies offering competing truth claims; as old as the history of the world
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DESCRIPTIVE PLURALISMThe presence of religions and philosophies offering competing truth claims; as old as the history of the world
PRESCRIPTIVE PLURALISMThe necessary and desirable condition of postmodern life in which all truth claims are dismissed and all religions levelled.
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Why study systematic theology?
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Why study systematic theology?
• To affect the world around us for good
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Why study systematic theology?
• To affect the world around us for good
√ Head (the intellect)
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Why study systematic theology?
• To affect the world around us for good
√ Head (the intellect)
√ Heart (the affections)
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Why study systematic theology?
• To affect the world around us for good
√ Head (the intellect)
√ Heart (the affections)
√ Hands (personal behavior)
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PROLEGOMENA
Why study systematic theology?
• To affect the world around us for good
√ Head (the intellect)
√ Heart (the affections)
√ Hands (personal behavior)
√ Habitat (redemptive actions)
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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HERMENEUTICS (INTERPRETATION)
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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HERMENEUTICS (INTERPRETATION)
EXEGESIS (WHAT TEXTS SAY)
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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HERMENEUTICS (INTERPRETATION)
EXEGESIS (WHAT TEXTS SAY)
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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HERMENEUTICS (INTERPRETATION)
EXEGESIS (WHAT TEXTS SAY)
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
SYS. THEOLOGY
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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APOLOGETICS, when it addresses arguments against the truthfulness or validity of its findings…
OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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ETHICS, when it draws inferences and principles that govern private and public behavior…
OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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OTHER DISCIPLINES
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When systematic theology goes public, it emerges as…
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EVANGELISTIC AND MISSIONARY METHODOLOGY, when it defines the methods and principles of redemptive proclamation…
OTHER DISCIPLINES
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Exegesis:Exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture. The results of the study of individual passages of Scripture.
OTHER DISCIPLINES
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Defining the relationship between exegesis and theology:
• Exegesis BUILDS and INFORMS theology
OTHER DISCIPLINES
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Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
—Acts 5:3,4
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Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
—Acts 5:3,4
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FACTS:Inferences from Acts 5:3,4
1. The Holy Spirit is God.2. The Holy Spirit is a person.
Formation of PNEUMATOLOGY
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Defining the relationship between exegesis and theology:
• Exegesis BUILDS and INFORMS theology
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Defining the relationship between exegesis and theology:
• Exegesis BUILDS and INFORMS theology
• Theology CORRELATES, SYSTEMATIZES, and LIMITS exegesis
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But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, NOR THE SON, but only the Father.
—Mark 13:32
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But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, NOR THE SON, but only the Father.
—Mark 13:32
POSSIBLE INFERENCE:1. Ignorance is not a property of deity2. Therefore, Jesus is not God.
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But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, NOR THE SON, but only the Father.
—Mark 13:32
POSSIBLE INFERENCE:1. Ignorance is not a property of deity2. Therefore, Jesus is not God.
EXCLUDED BY THE UNIVERSAL THEOLOGY OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
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But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, NOR THE SON, but only the Father.
—Mark 13:32
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But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, NOR THE SON, but only the Father.
—Mark 13:32
BETTER INFERENCE:1. Ignorance is a property of humanity, even perfect humanity.2. Therefore, Jesus exhibits properties of true humanity.
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