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Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology

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  • Jessica Robyn Provencher

This article explains that your children need to be taught theology, through hymns, memorizing Scripture and reading together.

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Gospel Theology

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  • J. A. Medders

What do we mean by the term "gospel"? The article provides a concise definition of the gospel and explains how this gospel is the base from which theology springs.

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Five Myths about Science and Theology

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  • J. P. Moreland

Is science sufficient for all the questions we have? Many people are of the view that it is sufficient, and gives more certain knowledge than either philosophy or theology.The article engages this view, discussing five myths that exist regarding science and theology. 

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A Pastor’s Reflections: Playing with Fire

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  • Valiant for Truth

Can Christians make use of skepticism as a tool in theology? This article warns against the danger of skepticism, and calls Christians to rely on the authority of Scripture.

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Reading Theology

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  • Terreth Klaver

Is reading theology for you? This article argues that reading theology can be a blessed and encouraging experience for every child of God. This is possible when reading theology is done in these three ways.

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Is the Gospel of John History or Theology?

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  • Michael J. Kruger

The historicity of the Gospel of John has been challenged in the past, with the charge that it has more to do with theology. This article highlights the response of Richard Bauckham to the charge, showing three characteristics from John that his readers would have understood as historiographical.

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Theology Matters School of Theology Series: Lecture 1

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  • Derek Thomas

Why do we study theology? What are the uses of theology? This article begins with an introduction to the various divisions of theology, and then goes on to discuss why the study of theology is important.

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The Importance of Theology

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  • Earl M. Blackburn

This article urges the local church to be theology-centred, giving consideration to Paul's doxology in Ephesians 3:21.

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Schleiermacher's Test for Truth: Dialogue in the Church

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  • Winfried Corduan

Whose task is it to do theology? How and where must it take place? Friedrich Schleiermacher's views on revelation as feeling and dialectical conversation are critically discussed.

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Hegelian Themes in Contemporary Theology

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  • Winfried Corduan

Philosophical views exert a strong influence on theology. This paper introduces themes from the philosophy of Hegel in contemporary German theology. Illustrations are given from the theology of Hans Kung, W. Pannenberg, Karl Barth, and K. Rahner. The author considers the appropriateness of incorporating thoughts from Hegel's philosophy in theology.

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The Gnostics and History

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  • Edwin M. Yamauchi

Gnosticism was a heresy that flourished in the second century A.D. This paper introduces Gnosticism and notes its cosmology, theology, and view of history.

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Biblical and Systematic Theology: Speaking From Different Premises

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  • Donald Macleod

Contrasting biblical theology and systematic theology, this article shows that one difference between the two lies in their premises. Systematic theology assumes the diversity of scripture, while biblical theology assumes unity.

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What Do Systematic Theologians Talk About?

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  • Donald Macleod

This article looks at the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology. The author also looks at the usefulness of systematizing theology to better understand doctrine.

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What is Theology About?

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  • Donald Macleod

This article shows that theology is all about God as He has revealed Himself in scripture. Therefore, theology is dependant on the text of scripture.

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Ecclesial Theology and Academic Theology: Why We Need More of the Former

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  • Gerald Hiestand

Looking at the gap between academic theology and ecclesial theology, this article shows that academic theology, while necessary, is often of little help to the church. This article calls for the recovery of ecclesial theology.

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Faith and Philosophy

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  • Greg Koukl

This article demonstrates how philosophy and theology can be integrated based on a discussion of the sovereignty of God and free will.

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Godliness Necessary for the Knowledge of God The Challenge of Calvin's Institutes

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  • John J. Murray

This article is about John Calvin's view of theology and about his Institutes.

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Reformed Faith at the Crossroads

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  • W. Robert Godfrey

This article is about the future of the reformed faith, truth in theology and commitment in the church.

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To Capture the Imagination of Our Culture: Reflections on Christian Apologetics

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  • Alister E. McGrath

In this article McGrath argues for the importance of apologetics in contemporary mission to a post-modern world. He also raises concerns about the weakness of much modern evangelical apologetics. Making use of the apostles’ speeches in Acts he highlights the importance of knowing our audience before showing the importance of theology in apologetics.

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