Theological Method Explained
In this lesson we will cover How We Study God. Foundational principles historical perspectives contemporary approaches Practical Application Each of these parts works together with the theological method. By the end of this lesson you will Gain a comprehensive understanding of God, foundational principles, understand the theological method, and His divine attributes. We will divide this lesson into 4 parts: Lets start by defining the theological method : how a person approaches the interpretation of the Bible and how they arrive at the doctrinal implications of that interpretation. So how are you interpreting what you are reading? and how are you coming to those conclusions?
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Atonement & Redempton
Justification: Making Things Right Imagine you made a mistake, but someone forgave you and made things right. That's the concept of justification. In Systematic Theology, it's like getting a fresh start, a clean slate. "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." - Romans 5:1 (NIV) Why Justification Matters: Justification is like a second chance, a new beginning. It means that God forgives our mistakes and accepts us, even though we've done wrong. It's a reminder that we don't have to carry the burden of our errors. God's justification is like a helping hand, saying, "Let's start again." The Dynamic Trio: Grace, Faith, and Justification These three concepts—grace, faith, and justification—are closely connected. Grace is the gift, faith is the way we receive it by believing, and justification is the result, making things right between us and God. In Systematic Theology, we learn that it's not about earning our way to God's love or trying to be perfect. It's about accepting the incredible gift of grace, having faith to believe in it, and experiencing justification, where our relationship with God is mended and renewed.
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Systematic Theology Course Overview
Theology can be a complicated subject with alot to go over. My goal is to make that much more simple for you with this course. I’m Chris San Rocco:  Founder and Speaker at San Rocco Studies and I began studying years ago and at times the information was dense and difficult to understand. Spending endless hours taking notes, putting what I thought was a complete study together, to go back and have to do it again. Learning systematic theology should be fun and interactive. The crazy thing is, I could've done all of this twice as fast. In fact, I've made a bunch of mistakes and I almost quit after a few short months into the journey. But, this all changed when I discovered something really important about being my own journey as a creator. "LEARNING THEOLOGY SHOULD BE FUN! 😀" IT IS A LIFE LONG PROCESS AND SKILL TO MASTER BUT I BELIEVE THERE IS A FASTER APPROACH TO GETTING THE RIGHT INFORMATION IN A CONCISE PACKAGE! And the simple strategies, tools, and principles that work can also be used to help us in our studies and faith! That's it. That's the secret. The challenges when learning theology Long Books: We love reading and would never say to stop but when wanting to learn a specialized subject such as Theology, we have found that Video is a wonderful way to learn while you get to interact. Complicated material : There are a lot of very knowledgeable people out there but if that information is not presented properly its hard to stay focused on Sound Doctrine: We are big believers in looking at everything on the context it was written. THERE CAN BE ALOT OF CONFUSION AND MIXED MESSAGES AROUND THEOLOGY AND LEARNING WHAT IS CORRECT SOUND DOCTRINE FROM WHAT IS NOT. THERE ARE TOPICS WE NEED AND WANT TO HAVE THE RIGHT ANSWERS FOR… WHAT'S IN THE COURSE? The Systematic Theology for Anyone course is a self-paced online course, with 3+ hours of content across 20+ lessons, where you'll learn everything there is to know about theology and how to apply it to life in practical terms. In particular, we'll be taking a deep dive into the principles, lessons, and tools we can use to achieve consistent and sustainable growth, giving you a bunch of actionable + timeless insights you can use immediately. By The End of This Course... YOU'LL HAVE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF FOUNDATIONAL CHRISTIAN BELIEFS. 🟢Enhanced ability to critically analyze and interpret theological concepts. 🟢Improved knowledge of the historical development of Christian doctrine. 🟢Strengthened faith and a more profound connection to one's spirituality. 🟢Skills for engaging in meaningful theological discussions and debates. The part of the course will cover key theological themes such as the nature of God  the doctrine of creation the significance of human existence the nature of Christ Salvation eschatology and more...   By structuring the material in a systematic manner, students are able to grasp the interconnectedness of theological concepts and develop a robust framework for understanding their faith. One key aspect of this Chapter of the course is the examination of primary sources, including sacred scriptures, historical theological writings, and doctrinal statements. You will engage in critical analysis and interpretation of these sources, gaining a deeper insight into the historical development of theological ideas and the diversity of perspectives within a religious tradition. This approach encourages intellectual rigor and fosters a nuanced understanding of the richness and complexity of theological discourse. Furthermore, this chapter of the Bible training course should encourage you to engage in constructive theology, where they apply theological principles to contemporary issues and challenges. This involves the exploration of how theological doctrines can inform ethical decision-making, social justice initiatives, and responses to contemporary cultural issues. By connecting theology to real-world concerns, students are equipped to apply their learning in meaningful ways, fostering a deeper integration of faith and practice.  Overall, this systematic theology course serves as a foundational and intellectually stimulating exploration of the core tenets of a religious tradition, providing students with the tools to critically engage with their faith and the broader world.
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Module 3 Exekiel, Minor Prophets, Writings
In this lesson we will cover How We Study God. Foundational principles historical perspectives contemporary approaches Practical Application Each of these parts works together with the theological method. By the end of this lesson you will Gain a comprehensive understanding of God, foundational principles, understand the theological method, and His divine attributes. We will divide this lesson into 4 parts: Lets start by defining the theological method : how a person approaches the interpretation of the Bible and how they arrive at the doctrinal implications of that interpretation. So how are you interpreting what you are reading? and how are you coming to those conclusions?
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    Welcome to lesson four the theological method How we study God In this lesson we will

    cover how we study God foundational principles historical perspectives and contemporary approaches Wrapping up with practical application OK Each of

    these parts works together with the theological method By the end of this lesson you

    will gain a comprehensive understanding of God the foundational principles You will understand the theological method how to explain

    it And God's divine attributes we will divide this lesson into four parts So let's start by defining the theological

    method and explaining what it is So what is the theological method How a person approaches the interpretation of the

    Bible and how they arrive at the doctrinal implications of that interpretation So how are

    you interpreting what you are reading what you are taking in your understanding of it How are you interpreting

    that And how are you coming to those conclusions is an even more important part So

    part one of this is foundations theological study So let's dive a little bit deeper into the foundational

    aspects of theological inquiry which is guided by Proverbs two verse six This passage reminds us that true wisdom

    comes from the Lord and that knowledge and understanding stem from his teachings So when studying theology it

    is very important to understand that God has many facets The field of theology explores God's nature his divine

    qualities and his connection with humanity So one of the most important parts of studying

    theology is looking at these sacred texts It's looking at the Bible taking these writings

    and interpreting the messages from God It's all there for us We just need to read it pray

    about it to understand it The Bible it acts as a guide and it helps us learn more

    about God as we go So part two is historical perspectives So in addition to the Bible this often

    involves exploring history and traditions of various religious communities understanding the historical context in which

    different religious beliefs and practices developed This can really help shed light on their significance and their relevance

    in our world today So theological inquiry this involves exploring philosophical and ethical aspects It includes thinking about

    God about evil free will morality and most of all the purpose of life Why are

    we here What is our purpose We can use philosophy and ethics to better comprehend God and its impact

    on human existence So another important part of theological inquiry is discussing and exchanging ideas with people who

    have different religious beliefs or perspectives This is the interfaith dialogue we were speaking of

    in the last lesson this promotes respect greater understanding and the chance to really learn from each other's

    thoughts and experiences This reminds us and should remind us that we are all connected as humans This emphasizes

    the value of trying to find common ground despite our differences and we will have our differences It's

    important to try to find common ground to move forward with So part three what are

    some modern approaches that we can use today today There are many different ways of thinking about theology all

    influenced by different philosophies different ideologies these influences they show how our world is very complex with different

    cultural social intellectual perspectives shaping how we understand theology So one important thing to consider

    is the Bible and how we interpret the Bible in Romans 12 2 it reminds us

    not to just go along with what everyone else is doing but to change the way we think

    change the way we go about what we are doing to question things This means actively engaging

    with existing theological ideas seeking the truth to nurture them and nurture our relationship with God So in

    light of the contemporary approaches we want to try to connect also with the ancient

    theological traditions with the changes happening in our modern society So we want to take the

    teachings of the Bible not change them and keep using them and keep utilizing them as God has

    written them So these approaches may draw from various sources like philosophy anthropology psychology sociology just

    to name a few the goal here is to better understand and respond to the important questions

    and challenges we as believers face today So one contemporary approach is the focus on contextual theology This means

    considering the cultural historical and social context in which theology is practiced This makes theology more relevant and more accessible

    to people from different backgrounds We will discuss more approaches as we move throughout the course Now

    part number four some practical application of the theological method Now that we've learned what the method is what it

    does how can we apply it So the practical side of the theological method this involves seeking answers to

    important questions questions to ask yourself when looking for answers right What are some of the big questions What is

    God's nature How does God relate to humanity How do we comprehend complex theological concepts How does theology address

    modern issues that I'm going through that we're going through now So through the use

    of scripture and reason we explore the attributes and character of God So theological reflection this helps us understand

    God's interaction with creation including aspects of things like revelation salvation and divine providence All of these we will discuss

    as we continue through the course and in the next lessons So what we covered in this lesson we've

    got an understanding of how we study God We know the theological method historical perspectives modern approaches

    the practical side the practical application of theological inquiry the four base questions to ask yourself the four big questions

    we have learned that studying theology It helps us gain wisdom and knowledge from the Lord

    It helps us deepen our understanding of God's nature and his connection with humanity So congratulations for

    completing section one of the course Please take some time again Go back through finish filling out the worksheets if

    you have not already done So look forward to seeing you in section two where we begin discussing humanity send

    some other very interesting topics