Doctrine of Theology (Dogmatic)

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  1. “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. 11  I, I am the LORD, and besides me there is no savior. 12  I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and I am God. 13  Also henceforth I am he; there is none who can deliver from my hand; I work, and who can turn it back?” Isaiah 43:10-13 (ESV)
  2. “Therefore my people shall know my name. Therefore in that day they shall know that it is I who speak; here I am.” Isaiah 52:6 (ESV)
  3. “Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. 29  And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. John 8:28-29 (KJV).

Defining God 

  1.   Doctrine of Theology (Dogmatic)
  1. DOGMATICS–I: GOD; this is a study of the nature and attributes of God and includes the doctrines of the Trinity, creation, and failure because of sin. {God’s Essence & Existence.}
  2. DOGMATICS–II: MAN; this is a study of man's integrity, the state and nature of sin, and the meaning of faith and forgiveness.  {Man’s Purpose.}
  3. DOGMATICS–III: REDEMPTION; this is a study of the Incarnation; Virgin Birth, person of Jesus Christ, Atonement, Resurrection, Communion of Natures, Office of Christ, and His active and passive obedience.  {Grace Given.}
  4. DOGMATICS–IV: THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT; this is a study of the call, illumination, faith, new birth, justification and sanctification as related to the Holy Spirit's work. {God’s Mercy and Pity.}
  5. DOGMATICS–V: MEANS OF GRACE; this subject presents a study of the Word, the Sacraments, the Church, the ministry, and election with unlimited atonement. {Abundance of Life.}
  1. Objective of Balancing Faith & Life CIDS: 
    1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the word of God through each subject matter.
    2. Define Life and how the text explores life as it pertains to salvation.
    3. Define the OBJECTIVE of the study.
    4. Define the Balance of Faith & Life; balance post and way forward.
    5. Identify concepts of your study that are pertinent to Faith and Life.
  2. Christian Theology: Christian theology in its objective sense or conceived as doctrine, is nothing more and nothing less than the true and pure presentation of the doctrine of Holy Scripture.
    1. In Christian Theology we look for the “Absolute”.
    2. “Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen” 1 Peter 4:11 (ESV).
    3. “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us” (Titus 2:7-8 (ESV).
    4. This doctrine however is not drawn or developed from human reason but is taken in all it parts solely from Holy Scriptures. {Christian theology is to be drawn from scriptures rather than opinions, theory, philosophy, speculations, etc.
  3. Theology as a Doctrine: Divine Power
    1. “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire” (2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV).
  4. The origin of articles of faith, creed, etc.
    1. Such things can be misleading and highly inflames with men doctrines and speculations, personal convictions, and denominational in such away no other church can part take in the heavenly calling.
    2. Such things must be drafted strictly from the Holy Scriptures, without the need of interpretation.
    3. Dogmas’ must be a positive influence incorporating “shall, will, etc.”  

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