More Necessary Than You Think...

A bite-sized lesson in doctrine: 1 Concept, 2 Definitions, 3 Passages...

Welcome back to Theology Thursday!

Here is your bite-sized lesson in orthodox, Biblical doctrine in 3 simple steps:

ONE concept explained

TWO concise definitions that must be kept distinct

THREE Scripture passages to meditate on

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Concept: The True and Living God

Is it really necessary to study the doctrine of God? Aren’t there more important topics Christians must concern themselves with, especially in the dark times we’re living in? As disciples of Jesus, there is no more important thing to concern ourselves with than the nature and attributes of the living God as revealed in His Word. Without the knowledge of God, our worship becomes shallow, discipleship becomes void, love grows cold, prayer becomes self-centered, transformation is hindered, and His glory is belittled. To say that God is true and living means that He alone is the standard of reality, the only one who is maximally alive and deserving of worship. Rather than “eternal life” referring to an endless existence after death, eternal life consists of knowing this one true God.

Definitions/Distinctions:

Theology: An umbrella term that means the study of God but encompasses various methods such as Biblical Theology, Historical Theology, Exegetical Theology, etc.

Theology Proper: The study of God’s essence, triunity, perfections, names, and decree.

Passages:

“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

2 Corinthians 3:18

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”

Proverbs 9:10

“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”

John 17:3

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