Thursday, August 05, 2021

Historical Theology: Introduction & First-Century Debates about OT Law

 
 

 

(Please note: this first installment comes with only a brief outline, but subsequent lectures will be accompanied by a more thorough set of written notes.)

3 Ways of Learning Theology:

•Biblical Theology
    (sermons, Bible studies)
•Systematic Theology
    (topical studies)
•Historical Theology

Historical Theology:

- Tells the story of how our beliefs were framed

- Why do we believe what we believe?
 
Advantages of Historical Theology:
 
1.) Understand differences between denominations 
 
2.) Understand our connection with previous eras 
 
3.) Helps us see our “blind spots” 
 
4.) Helps us focus on what really matters