Introduction Being divine, Scripture has many more attributes that must follow from this truth. I have opted to discuss all the attributes of Scripture together due to them being so intertwined and address the polemics surrounding each in the next article. By doing this, the interconnectedness of the properties will better be shown and a …
Systematic Theology-Bibliology Pt. 6: The Attributes of Scripture Read More »
Introduction We have discussed that Scripture is divine through the operation of the Spirit called inspiration. Inspiration is the way in which Scripture is made divine; however, are the writings we consider to be Scripture truly from God? This question addresses the authenticity of Scripture. If something is authentic, it is truly from the person …
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Introduction Following the causality of Scripture which directly establishes the divinity thereof, we now turn to the mechanism by which Scripture is made divine although Scripture is written by human authors. There are three main theories of inspiration: verbal plenary, mechanical/dictation, and conceptual. The orthodox hold to the first which will be explained and defended …
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Introduction Having declared the Word as a principium of theology and established the necessity thereof, we now move to a better understanding of Scripture itself through a causal definition. Such causal definitions are common in Aristotelian thought and provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter. If one knows the causes, then one knows the …
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Introduction Having established the Word of God as the epistemic principle of theology, the necessity thereof logically follows. Since it is a principle, its existence is necessary for theology’s existence. Without supernatural revelation, supernatural theology would not exist. Therefore, this section of the systematic will declare the necessity of both unwritten and written supernatural revelation …
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Introduction After finally settling methodology, definitions, and establishing the principia of theology, bibliology is next on the ordering of loci. Bibliology is the study of God’s Word and Scripture. Many different doctrines must be addressed in this loci and many controversies arise in this topic with the papists, enthusiasts, and non-believers. The topic includes the …
Introduction We now finally come to the end of the prolegomena in the systematic theology. Here, we will address the nature and various distinctions that arise in the topic of fundamental articles. Moreover, we will discuss the principles upon which the whole of the system lies. After a discussion of these two topics, every matter …
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Introduction Having fully established the comprehension and extension of the term theology, we now move to discuss what is considered the handmaiden of theology–philosophy. What tools can we use from philosophy and human reason in matters of the divine faith and sacred science? This is an important foundation to lay so that we not err …
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Introduction Having discussed the extension of the term theology, we will not turn back to the comprehension of the term by giving a causal definition, stating its object (or the matter with which the discipline deals with), and giving its genus. Classical authors typically gave definition through the four causes: material, formal, efficient, and final. …
Systematic Theology-Prolegomena Pt. 10: The Causes, Object, and Genus of Theology Read More »
Introduction In the last article, ectypal theology was divided into theology of union, theology of vision, and theology of revelation. Here, theology of revelation is further divided into natural theology and supernatural theology. Each will be defined with a polemical section attached to natural theology since some controversies arise. This article will be the last …
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