Theology

Theology (theos+logos: god-discourse), an integral aspect of any systematic religion, is the study of God or many gods. Theologians are typically engaged in scriptural exegesis, apologetics, and diverse forms of argument and analysis on the doctrine of the religion; Christianity in particular is well-known for this.

Theological disagreements often lead to the formation of schismatic branches holding their distinctive doctrines as a standard measure of orthodoxy. Blog and forum discussions are often a painful testimony to amateur theologians bickering with each other or confronting atheist tactics, even if proper theological debate is also a known online phenomena.

Fundamental interpretations of theology lead to radical clashes with society. A topic much discussed is Islamic fundamentalism and the deployment of terrorism. Medieval witch hunts and Hindu nationalists' sabotage of Valentine's Day share something in common – a foundation in theology.

Theology has also helped many to better understand matters of spirit, coming to terms with life and their chosen God or gods, as an abundance of online testimonies reveals. Theology has played a significant role in upholding culture and societies in the past, even if its continued relevance is debated in the Information Age bent on science and all things verifiable. We're obviously looking at a two-edged sword.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Theology”

• Thankful For the Active Obedience of Christ

  
  David Westerfield > Weblog — Authority: 127
  J. Gresham Machen on the Active Obedience of Christ : “Do you see? Christ has passed the test. He has earned the reward. Heaven has been secured by his perfect obedience to God’s law. And he did not do all this for himself as if he needed to earn heaven for himself. He did all this for his people – even for ...
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• Preaching on Hell

  
  BibleX — Authority: 433
  This may seem to be an unusual topic for Thanksgiving Day, but see Guy Davies excellent post on "Preaching on Hell" here . As Christians we can be thankful for both the provision of blessings and the preservation from eternal judgment.
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• Thanksgiving…to Whom?

  
  Creation Project — Authority: 468
  Drivers on I-35 were confronted with a great holiday inquiry: “Thanksgiving to Whom?” On Thanksgiving we’re supposed to be thankful, but why? Who or what are we supposed to thank on this holiday? When we get together with our families and say: “I am so thankful for ____.” Where is our thanksgiving pointed? ...
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• Character And Influence

  
  Urban Ministry Live And Unplugged — Authority: 142
  A common notion in the Christian leadership literature is that character guarantees influence. My Masters research, however, found evidence that the very opposite may be true. A failure of character may be triggered by a failure of influence. OBSERVATION: In other words, the very thing that is meant to sustain one ...
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• A Prayer of Thanksgiving

  
  Together for Adoption — Authority: 128
  “Praise and thanksgiving be unto you, O God, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ and set him at your right hand in the kingdom of glory. Praise and thanksgiving be unto you, O Lord Jesus Christ, you Lamb of God who has redeemed us by your blood, you heavenly Priest who ever lives to make ...
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• Meditation XXIII, David Hume (1711-1776) – Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

  
  Eternity in an Hour — Authority: 131
  David Hume~ When two people meet, they unconsciously affect one another in ways the mind cannot even begin to comprehend. The meeting may be brief and uneventful with nothing fruitful happening as a result of it. But the die is cast and the wheels of time have turned. The present as we know it is [...]
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• Readings in Spirituality: the novelist as a writer in spirituality and theology

  
  PATRICK COMERFORD — Authority: 127
  Saint Benet’s, Cambridge ... provided a name for the church in Susan Howatchs third trilogy Patrick Comerford Selected reading: Margaret Craven, I Heard the Owl Call My Name (1967/1974), pp 125-133. Catherine Fox, Angels and Men (Penguin, 1995), pp 80-85). Catherine Fox, The Benefits of Passion (Hamish ...
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• Be thankful we still have God’s Word

  
  Cranach: The Blog of Veith — Authority: 507
  In our Bible class, we are studying Genesis by way of Luther’s commentary, the equivalent, as our pastor said, of taking a class on the subject at the University of Wittenberg, the commentary consisting essentially of Dr. Luther’s lecture notes. Sunday we were looking at the state of the world just before the ...
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• The Church as the Liberated Zone

  
  Khanya — Authority: 459
  Father Daniel Syosyev, the Moscow missionary priest who was murdered last week, said something very interesting in an interview shortly before his death. He was explaining why Christians should go to Church on Sunday, and his explanation reveals something of what the Church is. You Wish to See Many Miracles – You ...
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• Discussing the Manhattan Declaration

  
  biblicalthought.com — Authority:
  I have been hesitant to post on the Manhattan Declaration since James White (here and here) and John MacArthur (here) have already said, in perhaps better words than I could have, that which I would have if I did. My first impression, which is that it should have been presented as a political document rather [...]
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• Review: Journey Through the World of Spirit (Trade Paperback)

  
  Earthpages.org — Authority: 132
  Title: Journey Through the World of Spirit / God, Gaia and Guardian Angels Author: David L. Oakford Media: Trade Paperback Publisher: Reality Press Date: 2007 This review originally appeared at Earthpages.org as a voice-over video on December 28, 2007. When recording I had no notes other than the memory of what ...
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• Becky Elson: an astronomer-poet and the intellectucal gifts of wonder and joy

  
  Living Wittily — Authority: 468
  Rebecca Elson was a remarkable human being. One of the best ways to persuade those who dont know about her that she was a human treaure is to point to this obituary from 1999. Becky Elson filled her 39 years with an astonishing range of human achievement, and would have been the first to dismiss living a full ...
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• Grace – select quotes

  
  Kevin Stilley Dot Com — Authority: 144
  Grace, we must learn, is opposed to earning, not to effort. ~ Dallas Willard __________ RELATED CONTENT Best Amazing Grace Recording Trivia Index Index to Great Quotes __________ (click on image) .
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• The Fruit Of The Vine Is Easy To Miss

  
  sbcIMPACT life :: theology :: church :: ministry :: missions :: worship — Authority: 112
  As one partakes of Christ, the fruit of the vine becomes obvious. Some believe that the actual cup and its physical properties, or the drink and its physical properties make up the essence of the tradition handed down by Christ to His disciples. That could not be further from the reality of Christ’s command. For ...
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• Bloesch on Holy Scripture

  
  Say Hello to my Little Friend — Authority: 491
  I’m just about finished reading through Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Justice: Rights and Wrongs. I know it has been a while since I started, but the only time when I’ve been reading it is over a cup of coffee on my lunch breaks at work. I’ll have some comments to offer on that when I’m done. Expect [...]
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• Martin Luther – select quotes

  
  Kevin Stilley Dot Com — Authority: 144
  When I am angry I can write, pray, and preach well, for then my whole temperament is quickened, my understanding sharpened, and all mundane vexations and temptations depart. The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me. Cursed be that love and unity for whose ...
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• The Gift and Duty of Thanksgiving

  
  By Every Word... — Authority: 425
  Mark Gallis essay on " The Impossibility of Thanksgiving "
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• Scripture, Post-modernism and Interpretation

  
  Living Journey — Authority: 128
  I really like this… Scripture is not meant for private interpretation but it is to over rule them! Sounds kinda scriptural to me… 2Pe 1:20  knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation. 2Ti 2:15  Give diligence to present yourself approved to God, a workman ...
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• LIVE: Lutheran Pastors’ Liturgy Seminar 2009

  
  Sivin Kit's Garden — Authority: 129
  Lutheran Pastors’ Liturgy Seminar 2009
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