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S. Michael Houdmann
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The word "theology" comes from two Greek words meaning "God" and "word." Combined, the word "theology" means "study of God." Christian theology is the study of what the Bible teaches and what Chris...
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James Kraft
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To simplify Christian theology down to its simplest terms, we have God's word, Romans 3:23: All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Not just some, but all. No sin can enter heaven. Not one. We have to be absolutely perfect to go to heaven. But no one is. One sin would send us to hell forever to pay for that one sin. But God sent His own Son to pay for the sins of the whole world, and the only requirement for salvation is to believe he did it for us. So when we believe on Jesus as the only way of salvation plus nothing, we have eternal life Romans 3:21-30;. We are declared righteous by God and He will not impute sin to our account. Romans 4:6-8. Salvation is totally a free gift. If we had to do anything to be saved, then we would have something to boast in that saved us. But nothing we can do can save us. Only what He did for us. No one ever saved themselves. We can only be saved by what He did for us when He paid our sin debt in full, and we can no longer be condemned. John 3:18 There are hundreds of verses that tell us how we know we have eternal life because of what He did for us. Probably the simplest most well known verse in the bible is John 3:16. And everyone that believes it is saved. Jesus can not lie. John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that BELEIVETH ON ME, HATH ETERNAL LIFE. Since It is eternal, how long does it last? Forever. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him who sent me, that everyone, (anybody) that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have eternal life and I will raise him up on the last day. Can anyone be saved? Yes. First John 2:2 And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world. John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me, shall come to me, and ALL that come to me I will in no wise cast out. So, if you have ever believed that He died for all your sins, past,present, and future, you have eternal life and can not go to hell because you have no sins to pay for. Jesus paid for them all. When we believe the gospel, that Jesus died for our sins, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise and can never be lost. Ephesians 1:13. Hebrews 13:5 He will never leave us or forsake us. John 10:28-29 No one can pluck us from His hand. Second Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, the foundation of God is sure, having this seal, (the Holy Spirit) the Lord knoweth them that are His.
Jeffrey Johnson
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What is Christian theology? Theology is the effort to understand God and the shape of faith. It considers how people read sacred texts and how those readings influence daily life. It asks who God is, how He works, and how He engages with the world. Various traditions express this through teaching, worship, and lived practice. The term comes from Greek roots for "God" and "reasoning," pointing to thoughtful reflection on the divine. People pursue theology to grow spiritually, explore the past, or see how belief influences culture and ethics. Christian theology responds to God's self‑disclosure, seen in creation, Israel's history, the prophets, and most clearly in Jesus. Hebrews 1:1‑2 highlights that God speaks through His Son. Scripture serves as a living witness, guiding how believers think and act. Jesus reveals the Father and invites people into genuine knowledge of Him. Theology also considers how faith shows itself in real life—through forgiveness, hope, and love. It grows within community, where believers learn together, much like the early church seen in Paul's letters. Christian theology listens to Scripture, watches Jesus, and stays attentive to the Spirit as it navigates real‑world faithfulness. Christian theology aims to grasp God's self-revelation through Scripture and Jesus. It considers God's character, His work, and how faith shapes life. Grounded in the Bible and guided by the Spirit, it helps believers grow in knowing God and living what He reveals. Summary of the whole subject Christian theology seeks to understand God's revelation through Scripture and Jesus' teaching. It begins with God speaking and continues as believers learn to respond. The biblical story—creation, Israel's journey, the prophets, and Christ's ministry—forms its framework. It focuses on knowing God and letting that knowledge shape life. Theology also looks at how faith appears in real situations—endurance, compassion, obedience. It develops within community, where believers help one another stay rooted in truth. Christian theology holds together Scripture, Christ's example, and the Spirit's guidance, helping people walk faithfully in what God reveals.
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