Think theology is just one big subject? Actually, it’s more like The World Book Encyclopedia (wait…that may date me a bit)… it is more like a streaming service…there are different genres to explore! Let’s break down some large theological categories that help us understand God’s truth more clearly
Systematic Theology: The “Organization Freak”
This is where we take all of God’s truth and organize it into neat categories. Think of it as the Marie Kondo of theology – everything has its place! It starts with basic stuff (Prolegomena), moves through what we believe about the Bible (Bibliology), then tackles big questions about God (Theology Proper), Jesus (Christology), the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) and salvation (Soteriology).
Biblical Theology: The “Story Lover”
Here’s where we trace how God’s story unfolds through Scripture. No cherry-picking verses here – we’re looking at the whole magnificent narrative.
Historical Theology: The “Time Traveler”
Want to know what Christians throughout history thought about these things? That’s historical theology – because sometimes the best way forward is to look backward.
Philosophical Theology: The “Deep Thinker”
For those moments when someone asks, “But WHY?” This category helps us engage with life’s biggest questions using both faith and reason.
Remember: The goal isn’t just to fill your head with facts – it’s to help you think clearly about God in ways that transform your daily life. Because theology without application is like an encyclopedia book you never crack open…or a streaming subscription you never use – a waste of good resources!
Want to dive deeper into any of these categories? Stay tuned for our next installment!
