Reformed Theology Vs. Hyper-Calvinism
This article attempts to address some misunderstandings about Reformed theology by comparing it to different theologies, particularly Arminianism and hyper-Calvinism.
This article attempts to address some misunderstandings about Reformed theology by comparing it to different theologies, particularly Arminianism and hyper-Calvinism.
This article makes use of the method called "via negativa" (the way of negation), which is a way of defining things by stating what they are not. Some of the statements made in this article are that Reformed theology is not a set of disconnected ideas, but is systematic; Reformed theology is not anthropocentric, but theocentric; it is not anti-catholic, where "catholic" refers to catholic Christianity.
Many people do not associate doctrine with their everyday thinking and decision-making. The article discusses the importance of doctrine for our lives.
Contrasting biblical theology and systematic theology, this article shows that one difference between the two lies in their premises. Systematic theology assumes the diversity of scripture, while biblical theology assumes unity.
This article compares and contrasts biblical theology and systematic theology.
Does doctrine divide and Christ unite? This article explains the importance of doctrine for the Christian life. It shows that sound doctrine helps us to know what we believe, why we believe it, and how you and I fit into God’s amazing story. Here are seven reasons to explain this.
This article discusses how to preach doctrine in a way that does not divide a congregation. It explains that the preacher should show how doctrine is textual, biblical, personal, proportional, and should be communicated in a loving way.
This article is an excerpt from Boyce's Abstract of Systematic Theology, on the advantages of studying theology systematically.
What is the place of doctrine in the Christian life? This article looks at the answer provided by liberalism, as well as the biblical answer through the eyes of J. Gresham Machen.
You are a theologian, for theology concerns your ideas about who God is, what he expects, and what your place in the world is. The question is, then, what kind of theology do you have?
This article considers a frequently asked question regarding doctrine and faith, with Romans 10:9 as its starting point.
Think of doctrine as the body of knowledge that God revealed to us about himself. Thus, studying doctrine is important for every Christian. Here are six reasons to study doctrine.
This article considers the indispensability of true doctrine.
How can the church protect herself against false teachers and false doctrines? This article explains that knowing the pattern of false doctrine and embracing the biblical truth are crucial for protection against false doctrine.
How can you protect yourself against false teachers and false doctrine? By heeding the words of Christ and Paul from Matthew 10:16 and Romans 16:19 that protection from false teachers can be achieved.
There are five ways to test whether doctrine is true doctrine or false: the tests of origin, authority, consistency, spiritual growth, and godly living.
What is the Roman Catholic concept of doctrinal development? This paper discusses the views of Karl Rahner on the development of dogma and thus the nature of doctrine.
This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching to ensure that the preacher is preaching the whole counsel of God, providing a balanced diet for God's people.
This article shows how systematic theology can be used in preaching in a way that focus is given to the teaching of scripture.
This article looks at the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology. The author also looks at the usefulness of systematizing theology to better understand doctrine.
Looking at the gap between academic theology and ecclesial theology, this article shows that academic theology, while necessary, is often of little help to the church. This article calls for the recovery of ecclesial theology.
This chapter wants to make clear how sound doctrine helps us to read and teach the Bible wisely. Sound doctrine keeps us from inferring things from Scripture that are untrue. The Bible should be read as a single story; understanding the unity of that story is not always so simple. The chapter thus presents general rules for the reading and interpretation of Scripture.
The author states that sound doctrine is a God-given roadmap for living the Christian life. He reflects also on the nature and function of doctrine. It is for life in the church.
Looking at the hesitance to use the word religion to describe the Christian faith, this article shows that opting to describe Christian faith as just a relationship with God does injustice to the faith. The author calls for a proper use of the word religion.
Looking at Luke 23:41-42, this article shows that the way Desiderius Erasmus treated the text did not do it justice. The dying thief who received forgiveness is not an example of "mere Christianity." The text shows that the thief knew a lot about Christ and His kingdom. The author of this article argues that the thief could have learned this from his childhood; thus, this text can be used to encourage parents in their parenting call.
Every Christian needs systematic theology. This article looks at common areas of agreement in church history to highlight the need for dogmatics.
What is the practical value of Christian doctrine? The article first explains the importance of revelation as the source and foundation of doctrine. Next, the nature of doctrine and the practical value of doctrine are discussed.
The author begins by identifying the prevailing problem in the church today, that doctrine seems to be neglected. The "heart vs. head heresy" is cited as the problem. Consequently the author then traces where false doctrine harmed or was a potential harm to the church, and then considers the positive effects of sound doctrine. The author concludes by explaining the link and relationship between theory and practice, or doctrine and life.
In this introductory chapter Bray considers a few basic aspects of the nature and task of Christian theology. It includes what it means to know God, the nature and character of the sharing of this faith as a witness to others, the scope and limitations of [theology]], and the reasons for and solutions to theological disagreements.
The part of Chapter 1 presented here introduces the function and nature of church dogmas or doctrines. It naturally involves a discussion of the relationship between the authority of Scripture and the tradition of the church. In the Reformed tradition Scripture functions as the highest norm. The authors emphasizes the ecclesiastical and confessional character of dogmas.
Vanhoozer writes about the use of the Bible in systematic theology. He focuses on doctrine as the linchpin between biblical interpretation and theological truth. Vanhoozer reflects on truth and interpretation in the current theological climate and the task of interpretation.
This article seeks to show when theological error becomes heresy. It explains what are the fundamental doctrines of Christianity, and the distinctions therein between error and heresy.