Systematic Theology
Notes from Wayne Grudem and Erik Thoennes
Systematic theology: any study that answers the question, “What does the whole Bible teach us today?” on a given topic.
A doctrine: what the Bible teaches us today about a given topic.
· ST summarizes each doctrine as it should be understood and applied by present day Christians.
· Study ST so you obey the great commission, overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians (Matt. 28:19-20).
· Study ST with prayer, humility, reason, help from others, by collecting and understanding all the relevant passages of Scripture on any topic, and with rejoicing and praise.
A doctrine: what the Bible teaches us today about a given topic.
· ST summarizes each doctrine as it should be understood and applied by present day Christians.
· Study ST so you obey the great commission, overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians (Matt. 28:19-20).
· Study ST with prayer, humility, reason, help from others, by collecting and understanding all the relevant passages of Scripture on any topic, and with rejoicing and praise.