Fall/Winter 2019

Eschatology

One of my favorite ways to consider biblical prophecy applies a quote I heard from a preacher during my collegiate years. I have no idea who the preacher was, but I wrote this quote on the fly page of my Bible. “Prophecy is simply history that hasn’t happened yet.” […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Soteriology

As a field of study, soteriology broadly includes doctrines related to evangelism, election, atonement theories, assurance, etc. The Bible is a salvation-shaped book that, in many ways, speaks to soteriological issues from beginning to end. […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Hamartiology

A person first studies the doctrine of God to understand the causes of goodness and justice. Then he studies the doctrine of sin to understand the causes of failure, evil, rebellion, and pain. […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Anthropology

The question “what is man” has been pondered by humans through the centuries. How did we get here? What is our purpose? Our significance? What makes us tick? To develop a proper perspective on life issues such as these, one must have a proper understanding of biblical anthropology. […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Angelology

Some of the most intriguing creations in Scripture are heavenly or angelic beings. Our world has tried to depict these creatures in art, with white robes, wings, harps, flashes of light, and feminine features. What does God’s Word say about these angelic creatures as well as their dark counterparts? […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Christology

Christology is the study of Jesus Christ. It includes Christ in eternity past, His incarnation, His suffering, death, and resurrection, His present work both on earth and in heaven, and His future work from rapture to eternity future. […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Theology Proper

What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. If what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us, then Theology Proper cannot be more vital for us to study in this present day. […]

Fall/Winter 2019

Bibliology

In the realm of religious beliefs, the first question that must be answered is this: “On what authority is doctrine to be based?” The Bible is “the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man” and “the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried.” […]