An Introduction

Theology

As Christians, what we believe about God is the most important and most essential part of our lives. It is the foundation of my perception and perspective, which is shaped by how I think... builds what I believe and, acts upon those beliefs.

Correct teaching should produce correct perspective, and correct perspective should help produce correct perception. When we have a wrong or corrupted view of God, it affects everything.

Simply put, Theology is the systematic study of God as revealed in Scripture. It involves a disciplined, often academic, approach to understanding spiritual questions, the relationship between God and humanity, and the implications of faith for a person's worldview, ethics, and life.

For the Christian, we use biblical texts to understand God's nature, actions, and plan. It involves exploring themes like God's character, covenants, salvation, and the relationship between the Old and New Testaments focusing on the internal teachings and historical context within the Bible, to come to a conclusion about God's messages, expressed by His self-revelation throughout history.