Theology
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
2:26 PM
The study of the nature of God and God's relationship with humanity and the world.

(Theo - God, Ology - Study) "the science of religion, study of God and his relationship to humanity,"
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The need for Theology arose as Christians in the ancient world attempted to express their ideas and terminologies about the God of scripture. St Augustine (354-430) was a great Latin theologian whose writings helped introduce and standardize Christian theology.
<Lagasse, Paul, and Columbia University. "Theology." In The Columbia Encyclopedia. Columbia University Press, 2018. Accessed October 12, 2023.>  
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There are sources for theology.
Scripture 
Reason
Tradition
Experience
Experiences speak to differing theologies.
Examples: Liberation, Feminist, Womanist

A key scripture on Apologetics (defense) but also a charge to have sound theology…
1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) 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. But do this with gentleness and respect,
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