It’s an exciting time to do theology. Technology allows unprecedented access to vast deposits of historical resources. Scholars across disciplines are talking to one another in new ways. Conversations across traditional divides enable both interdisciplinary and ecumenical sharpening of iron by iron. For those faithfully listening to God speaking in Scripture, these are encouraging developments that have yielded fruit in recent theological publications. In Systematic Theology: From Canon to Concept, Stephen J. Wellum leverages these trends to make a strong case for the importance of careful and cohesive theological reflection on Scripture. Like his earlier work on biblical theology, this text is thoughtful and clearly written. Wellum sets out in this text—the first of two planned volumes—to introduce the task of systematic theology and explore the doctrines of revelation, Scripture, God, creation, and providence.
Theology is the study of an imaginary deity. Where is the value in that?
I wonder what the author is referring to when he says “covenant blessings” vs “covenant realities” I like that there is a distinction. I do not know where to draw the line. Thanks for sharing.
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2wThis is a time of gathering nations to our Creator, YAHUVEH, the proven God through Israel, in truth as written, not as taught. Matthew 5:17-20 the law of Moses stays, every jot and tittle. ACTS 3:19-21 Christ is retained in heaven until the time of restitution of all things spoken by God to all His holy prophets from the beginning. The true Sabbath of no work must be restored, the seventh day; there is great power in it for unity and understanding of who the one true God is. EXODUS 20:8-11, 32:12-18