Post by RayW on Dec 20, 2012 10:31:55 GMT -8
Please post your answers to these questions here:
1. Many would say that when Christians do theology, they should do so objectively, using only the Bible as their source. Is this possible? Why or why not?
2. Some Christian apologists (often called Classical apologists) believe that using the Bible to convince an unbeliever of a Christian worldview is impossible because the unbeliever does not believe the Bible. Do you believe that this is true? Discuss.
3. Philosophical theology seeks to understand the world using nothing but what all people have in common—our reasoning capability. If someone you know did not believe the Bible but was searching for truth, how would Philosophical theology be beneficial?
4. Historical theology seeks the contribution of past saints to formulate theology. Some people do not seek the contribution of past saints, thinking that Christians do not need tradition, since it has misled us so many times. How is this attitude arrogant and fallacious? How is this attitude wise and cautious?
5. Systematic theology seeks to draw from all sources of theology. How does doing theology systematically help make the doctrine of God (for example) more complete?
6. Review Subjective theology. How have you experienced Subjective theology in your own personal life? How have you experienced Subjective theology done in a small group?
7. It was said during the lesson that when reading the Bible “it does not matter what it means to you. It matters what it meant.” How is this true? Discuss.
8. Discuss the difference between asking a) what does a Scripture mean to you? and b) how does a Scripture apply to you?
9. Review Irrelevant theology. Read Acts 1:26. The Apostles cast lots in order to replace Judas as an Apostle. How might an Irrelevant theologian apply this passage? Give some other examples of how Irrelevant theology might be practiced.
10. Review Eisegetical theology. Give some examples of how you have practiced this type of theology. Why do you think that we often interpret Scripture this way?
1. Many would say that when Christians do theology, they should do so objectively, using only the Bible as their source. Is this possible? Why or why not?
2. Some Christian apologists (often called Classical apologists) believe that using the Bible to convince an unbeliever of a Christian worldview is impossible because the unbeliever does not believe the Bible. Do you believe that this is true? Discuss.
3. Philosophical theology seeks to understand the world using nothing but what all people have in common—our reasoning capability. If someone you know did not believe the Bible but was searching for truth, how would Philosophical theology be beneficial?
4. Historical theology seeks the contribution of past saints to formulate theology. Some people do not seek the contribution of past saints, thinking that Christians do not need tradition, since it has misled us so many times. How is this attitude arrogant and fallacious? How is this attitude wise and cautious?
5. Systematic theology seeks to draw from all sources of theology. How does doing theology systematically help make the doctrine of God (for example) more complete?
6. Review Subjective theology. How have you experienced Subjective theology in your own personal life? How have you experienced Subjective theology done in a small group?
7. It was said during the lesson that when reading the Bible “it does not matter what it means to you. It matters what it meant.” How is this true? Discuss.
8. Discuss the difference between asking a) what does a Scripture mean to you? and b) how does a Scripture apply to you?
9. Review Irrelevant theology. Read Acts 1:26. The Apostles cast lots in order to replace Judas as an Apostle. How might an Irrelevant theologian apply this passage? Give some other examples of how Irrelevant theology might be practiced.
10. Review Eisegetical theology. Give some examples of how you have practiced this type of theology. Why do you think that we often interpret Scripture this way?