Theology and Big Questions

Introduction to Theology



Person of God

What is God like?

Does God abandon people?
    Coming soon, see    Isa 40:25-31; Isa 54:8-10; Isa 60

Does God change or change His mind?
    Coming soon, see    Gen 6:1-8James 1:17-18


Can God punish people for sin and claim to be sovereign over their actions?
    Coming soon, see    Habakkuk 2:6-20

If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer?
    Coming soon, see    Matthew 7:7-11

Nature of Man


Historical Jesus/ Deity of Christ

Why was Jesus called “Son of God”? 
    Psalm 2
Was Jesus limited in knowledge or power as a human?


Salvation

Various Theories of Atonement
    John 3:16-21 

Predestination/Election vs. Free Will

Is it possible to earn salvation or eternal life through good works?

New Perspective on Paul
             Ephesians 2:8-10

Relationship between Old and New Covenants
    Am I supposed to keep the 10 Commandments? 
        Exodus 20:1-21

The Already/Not Yet Applied to “Salvation”


Warning Passages in Hebrews

Endurance of Believers/Perseverance of Saints/Assurance
    What about people who have left the church?    
        1 John 2:18-19
    What does it mean to abide in Christ? John 6, 13, 15 paper


Nature of the Bible

Inerrancy

    Problem Passages (Science):
          Jonah 1:1-17 (Jonah and the fish)

    Problem Passages (History):
          2 Censuses in Numbers
          Luke 2:1-7 (Luke's Census)

Use of OT in NT
    Matthew 1:18-25     For more extensive study, see this paper
   
Gospel Genre
    Genealogies: Matthew 1:1-17
    Sermon on Mount/Plain: Luke 6:27-31
    Two-Stage Healing: Mark 8:22-26
    Rich Young Ruler: Matthew 19:16-30
    Request of James/John: Matthew 20:20-28


Purpose of Global/Local Church 

What’s the Relationship between Ethnic Israel and the Global NT Church?
    Coming soon, see Romans 10:9-10

How should we see America in passages addressed to ethnic Israel or the NT church? Do God’s  promises apply today?
    Coming soon, see 2 Chron 7:11-18; Isa 26:1-6; Isa 55:1-12

Local vs. Global Church


Holy Spirit, Angels, and Demons

Aren’t there passages that equate the Holy Spirit with Jesus or God the Father?


Genesis and Beginning Things

Creation/Evolution
    Psalm 24

Global vs. Local Flood

Revelation and End Times

Views of Millennium 
    Overview, see Revelation 20:1-10
    Amillennialism
        Coming soon, see Revelation 1:9-20

Will there be a secret rapture of God’s people?

Views of Hell
    Annihilationism
        Do humans possess immortal souls? 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Time,Times, and Half a Time? Daniel 7:1-28

What is our responsibility until Jesus comes?
    Coming soon, see Luke 12:35-40

What will heaven be like?
    Glorified Bodies, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
    New Jerusalem, Revelation 21:9-27
     Do I get a mansion? John 14:1-4


Social Issues

Culture War vs. Culture Engagement





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