Bible Prophecy (Module 1) Foundations


**The Role and Purpose of Systematic Theology**
Systematic Theology stands as the bedrock of religious comprehension and faith. It offers believers a structured approach to grappling with bigger questions, ultimately fortifying their spiritual foundations. In this lesson, we will delve into the significant role and purpose that Systematic Theology plays in shaping our understanding of faith.
In this lesson we'll explore
the significant role
purpose of Systematic Theology.
By the end of this lesson you will
know how to clearly define systematic theology
the role it plays in 4 parts
and the 4 part purpose of systematic theology.
*Scripture for Reflection (Proverbs 2:6):*
"For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
Use this scripture to keep fresh in our mind as we go throughout this lesson.
Lets start by **Defining Systematic Theology:**
It is a methodical approach to comprehend and organize religious beliefs. The term "systematic" implies a deliberate effort to construct a coherent framework for understanding religious doctrines and their interrelationships.
A simply way to think of this is a structured approach to the Study of God and Religion (we will be repeating this throughout the course)

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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