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Doctrine
is nothing more than a set of teachings about a particular
topic. Confessions and Creeds tend
to be conclusive doctrinal statements, rather than rigorous
examinations
of competing points of view. But the categories listed on this page are
tied to other pages where you'll find some lively, even
contentious debates that
occupy so much of our time -- but not without purpose. We cannot accept
someone's characterization of biblical truth without challenging,
questioning, and comparing what has been said to Scripture itself. And
that must be done by employing the full range of interpretive
and diagnostic tools at our disposal (the disciplines of Apologetics and Polemics). Keep in mind that sound doctrine must lead to sound practice (Mat 7.24-27; 28.18-20)
Why
Study Theology? - Shane Rosenthal
The Gospel - What must we do
to be saved?
Bibliology -
The Canon and Authority of Scripture
Anthropology - The nature and
condition of man
Theology
- The nature and attributes of God
- Pateriology - The
person and work of the Father
- Christology - The
person and work of Jesus Christ
- Pneumatology - The
person and work of the Holy Spirit
Soteriology - Redemption through the
blood of Christ (scope and effects of the cross)
Ecclesiology - Doctrines concerning the
church
Eschatology - Doctrines concerning last
things
Dogmatics - Systematic (topical) theologies
Discipleship - "Imitate me as I imitate Christ." (1Cor 11.1; 2Tim 2.2)
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