Theology

Understanding God and His ways. Explore the systematic study of divine truth through Scripture, tradition, and reason.

What is Theology?

Theology is the study of God and divine things. The word comes from the Greek "theos" (God) and "logos" (word or study). It seeks to understand who God is, what He has done, and how we should respond to Him.

Christian theology is grounded in Scripture and seeks to understand God's revelation of Himself through His Word, His creation, and ultimately through Jesus Christ.

Why Study Theology?

For Personal Growth

Studying theology deepens our understanding of God and strengthens our faith. It helps us think biblically about life's biggest questions.

For Ministry and Discipleship

Sound theological knowledge equips us to teach others, defend the faith against error, and lead with clarity.

For Worship and Devotion

The more we understand God's character, the more we can worship Him in spirit and truth.

Core Doctrines of the Christian Faith

Scripture (Bibliology)

The study of the Bible as God's inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word.

God (Theology Proper)

The study of God's nature, attributes, and character. He exists as Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ (Christology)

The study of the person and work of Jesus Christ - fully God and fully man.

Holy Spirit (Pneumatology)

The study of the Holy Spirit's person and work in salvation and sanctification.

Humanity (Anthropology)

The study of human nature - created in God's image, fallen through sin.

Salvation (Soteriology)

The study of God's gracious work of salvation through faith in Christ.

The Church (Ecclesiology)

The study of the church's nature, purpose, and mission as the body of Christ.

Last Things (Eschatology)

The study of end times, Christ's return, and eternal realities.

Biblical Foundation

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." - 1 Peter 3:15

Theological Definitions

Apologetics

The reasoned defense of the Christian faith, providing evidence and arguments for the truth of Christianity.

Sanctification

The process of being made holy, set apart for God's purposes, growing in spiritual maturity.

Justification

God's declaration that a sinner is righteous through faith in Christ, not by works.

Propitiation

The satisfaction of God's wrath against sin through Christ's sacrificial death.

Redemption

The act of buying back or freeing from bondage; Christ's work of freeing us from sin's penalty.

Trinity

The doctrine that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in one divine essence.

Incarnation

The doctrine that the eternal Son of God took on human nature in the person of Jesus Christ.

Atonement

Christ's work of reconciling God and humanity through His sacrificial death on the cross.