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INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY
Theology Theology
Theology Theology θεοςθεος++λλοογγοςος Theology is the scientific study of GODTheology is the scientific study of GOD GOD is (understood) revealed through GOD is (understood) revealed through
His Actions & ImagesHis Actions & Images
i.e.i.e. ενουργιαενουργια = Energy = Energy
εργονεργον = Work = Work We can see GOD in His We can see GOD in His εργονεργον in OT & in OT &
ουσιαουσια in NT in NT
Definition of Theology!Definition of Theology!
Theology is Faith seeking Theology is Faith seeking understanding….understanding….
PHILOSOPHY Vs THEOLOGYPHILOSOPHY Vs THEOLOGY Originated from Originated from
GodGod Philosophy raises Philosophy raises
questionsquestions Philosophy only Philosophy only
tells us about the tells us about the ultimate cause.ultimate cause.
Philosophy is staticPhilosophy is static
Originated from GodOriginated from God Theology gives Theology gives
answersanswers But Theology But Theology
explains all in detail.explains all in detail. Theology is dynamicTheology is dynamic Theology is Theology is
originated in the originated in the cradle of the need cradle of the need of man.of man.
Theology Vs ScienceTheology Vs Science Theology says Theology says
everything is everything is created created out of nothingout of nothing** by GOD by GOD
**κριετιοκριετιο εκεκ νίλονίλο i.e. GOD is the ultimate i.e. GOD is the ultimate
cause of everythingcause of everything Explains who created Explains who created
the atom.the atom. Theology don’t have Theology don’t have
limitationslimitations
Science tells that Science tells that everything is emanatedeverything is emanated
Tells that base of Tells that base of everything is atom, but everything is atom, but fails to tell who created fails to tell who created atom.atom.
Science has limitations Science has limitations
Why do we study these Why do we study these disciplines?disciplines?
To have a meaningful understanding of To have a meaningful understanding of GodGod
To foster competencyTo foster competency To get advanced in theology and To get advanced in theology and
theological issuestheological issues To get ourselves systematizedTo get ourselves systematized Correct doctrinal beliefs are needed to Correct doctrinal beliefs are needed to
address the current social problems.address the current social problems.
Revelations of GODRevelations of GOD 1. Through Creation1. Through Creation
All creations are the manifestations of God’s LoveAll creations are the manifestations of God’s Love Especially the creation of Adam & Eve in Especially the creation of Adam & Eve in ιμαγωδειιμαγωδει
(in Image & Likeness of God)(in Image & Likeness of God) God kept on revealing Himself through His God kept on revealing Himself through His
Actions.Actions. Incarnation of God the Father through Jesus is the Incarnation of God the Father through Jesus is the
complete revelation of GODcomplete revelation of GOD Theology is giving a human likeness to GOD to Theology is giving a human likeness to GOD to
understand Him moreunderstand Him more i.e. an ANTHROPOMORPHIC image is given.i.e. an ANTHROPOMORPHIC image is given.
Contd….Contd…. 2. YHWH2. YHWH
GOD reveals Himself to the Israelites especially GOD reveals Himself to the Israelites especially to Mosses by telling His nameto Mosses by telling His name
I AM WHAT I AM I AM WHAT I AM YHWH YHWH (Ex 3.14)(Ex 3.14) 3. Personal Covenants3. Personal Covenants
GOD reveals Himself to individuals through GOD reveals Himself to individuals through Personal CovenantsPersonal Covenants
a.a. To Abraham through an Unconditional To Abraham through an Unconditional Covenant. (direct intervention of God )Covenant. (direct intervention of God )
“ “I will make you father of nations”I will make you father of nations”b.b. Noah’s Arch --- Personal Attachment.Noah’s Arch --- Personal Attachment.c.c. Sarah & St. Mary –-- By Fulfilling PromiseSarah & St. Mary –-- By Fulfilling Promise..
Contd.…Contd.…
4. Through Dreams4. Through Dreams God revealed Himself to Jacob through God revealed Himself to Jacob through
dream in Bethel dream in Bethel (baitho d aaloho)(baitho d aaloho) Gen.15 – Promise about a SonGen.15 – Promise about a Son
5. In Jesus Christ5. In Jesus Christ Phil.3.10– Through the death & Phil.3.10– Through the death &
resurrection of Jesus, God Revealed resurrection of Jesus, God Revealed Himself completely in the fullness of Himself completely in the fullness of time(time(πληρωμαπληρωμα))
References of References of AnthropomorphismAnthropomorphism
a)a) Ps 33.6Ps 33.6 -- Breathing God.Breathing God.b)b) Ps 31.2Ps 31.2 -- God who listens.God who listens.c)c) Ps 121Ps 121 -- God who never God who never
sleeps.sleeps.d)d) Ps 94.9Ps 94.9 -- God who is not deaf & God who is not deaf &
blind.blind.e)e) Gen 2.2Gen 2.2 -- God who rests.God who rests.f)f) Gen 11.5Gen 11.5 -- God who sees all.God who sees all.g)g) Ps 36.7Ps 36.7 -- God with wingsGod with wings
Does GOD Exist?Does GOD Exist?Different Arguments…Different Arguments…
1. Ontological Argument.1. Ontological Argument. GOD is the infinite eternal truth behind GOD is the infinite eternal truth behind
everything. everything. This thought is from time immemorialThis thought is from time immemorial
2. Cosmological Argument2. Cosmological Argument There is a reason behind everything i.e. There is a reason behind everything i.e.
GOD. GOD. But GOD does not have any reason.But GOD does not have any reason. If GOD has a reason then HE became a If GOD has a reason then HE became a
created beingcreated being
Contd….Contd….
3. Theological Argument3. Theological Argument There is a universal being behind all this There is a universal being behind all this
universal arrangementuniversal arrangement GOD has created all these.GOD has created all these.
i.e. Humans, Animals, Nature, etc.i.e. Humans, Animals, Nature, etc. Everything is created in an order.Everything is created in an order. Only a Super Human Power can do it.Only a Super Human Power can do it. Nature itself through its different aspects Nature itself through its different aspects
prove that GOD exists.prove that GOD exists.
General Revelation Vs Particular General Revelation Vs Particular RevelationRevelation
General Revelation General Revelation is aimed for a is aimed for a general public.general public.
Its way of conversing Its way of conversing is different from is different from Particular RevelationParticular Revelation
Some examples areSome examples areI.I. Call to the Israelites to Call to the Israelites to
turn back to YHWHturn back to YHWHII.II. Giving 10 Giving 10
Commandments Commandments III.III. Event at PentecostEvent at PentecostIV.IV. GOD’s disclosure at GOD’s disclosure at
CreationCreation
Particular Revelation Particular Revelation is aimed at is aimed at particular personparticular person
Its way of conversing Its way of conversing is different from is different from General RevelationGeneral Revelation
Some examples areSome examples areI.I. The Heavenly Vision The Heavenly Vision
of Isaiah (Is 6)of Isaiah (Is 6)II.II. Gabriel to Holy Virgin Gabriel to Holy Virgin
MaryMaryIII.III. Jesus’ revelation to Jesus’ revelation to
the Samaritan womanthe Samaritan woman
Different Names Given to the Manifested Different Names Given to the Manifested
GODGOD From epoch to epoch God manifested in From epoch to epoch God manifested in
different ways. So People gave different different ways. So People gave different names to Himnames to Him..
1. El-Elohim1. El-Elohim It means It means ““Kingdom of GodKingdom of God”” It is the root of EL, EIL, AALOHO---It is the root of EL, EIL, AALOHO---2. YHWH2. YHWH This name originated from the time This name originated from the time
of Mosses. of Mosses. Relating to this there are so many other Relating to this there are so many other
names also. They are..names also. They are..
Contd…Contd…
Jehovah-Jireh - God will provide (Gen 22.14)Jehovah-Jireh - God will provide (Gen 22.14) Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord is Peace (Jud 6.24)Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord is Peace (Jud 6.24) Jehovah- Shamma – The Lord is with us (Ezek Jehovah- Shamma – The Lord is with us (Ezek
48.3548.35))
3. ADONAI3. ADONAI This means Lord i.e. This means Lord i.e. κυριοςκυριος (Ps 4.6). (Ps 4.6). Here GOD is viewed as King (Deut 33.5)Here GOD is viewed as King (Deut 33.5)
4. EL-SHADAI4. EL-SHADAI - Lord is Mighty or Powerful - Lord is Mighty or Powerful (Gen17.11)(Gen17.11)
Contd…Contd…
5. EL- ELION5. EL- ELION - Our - Our Lord is the Most High Lord is the Most High (Is 6)(Is 6)
6. EL-OLAM6. EL-OLAM - Everlasting God (Is 40.28) - Everlasting God (Is 40.28)
7. EL-ROI7. EL-ROI - The strong who sees us - The strong who sees us
(Gen 16. 13)(Gen 16. 13)
ATTRIBUTES TO GODATTRIBUTES TO GOD There are mainly two types of attributes to GODThere are mainly two types of attributes to GOD
o In-Communicable Attributes.In-Communicable Attributes.
1.1. AbsolutismAbsolutism
Here God is seen as Absolute Being, Unoriginated, Here God is seen as Absolute Being, Unoriginated, Unconditioned, Self existent etc Unconditioned, Self existent etc
Absolutism means free from limitations and restraintsAbsolutism means free from limitations and restraints He is the ultimate true realityHe is the ultimate true reality He is Transcendent & Immanent (Is 6.1, Is 40.22)He is Transcendent & Immanent (Is 6.1, Is 40.22)
Contd…Contd…
2.Self originated2.Self originated ( (αγαγεννητοςεννητος)) God is Independent and free from all God is Independent and free from all
limitationslimitations All things exist through GodAll things exist through God Ps 94.8-10, Is 40.18, Acts 7.25, John 5.26 Ps 94.8-10, Is 40.18, Acts 7.25, John 5.26
3. Infinite3. Infinite He is no way limited by the natureHe is no way limited by the nature Is 44.6, Ps 113.4-6, Ps 90.1-2, Ps 102.12, Rev 1.8Is 44.6, Ps 113.4-6, Ps 90.1-2, Ps 102.12, Rev 1.8
Contd…Contd…
4. Omnipotent 4. Omnipotent God is Mighty & PowerfulGod is Mighty & Powerful Is 9.6, Matt 8.27, 28.18, Luke 10.22 Is 9.6, Matt 8.27, 28.18, Luke 10.22
5.Omnipresent5.Omnipresent God is present Everywhere God is present Everywhere Ps 139, Eph 1.23Ps 139, Eph 1.23
6. Omniscient6. Omniscient God knows everythingGod knows everything Ps 139, John 1.48, Mark 2.8, Rom 11.33 Ps 139, John 1.48, Mark 2.8, Rom 11.33
o Communicable AttributesCommunicable Attributes This is also known as Exchangeable, This is also known as Exchangeable,
Divine & Moral Attributes.Divine & Moral Attributes.1.1. KnowledgeKnowledge
The real Knowledge (The real Knowledge (γνωσιςγνωσις) and ) and Wisdom (Wisdom (σοφιασοφια) of GOD is very high.) of GOD is very high.
Ps 139Ps 1392. Sovereignty 2. Sovereignty
This means Dominion, Rule, Power, This means Dominion, Rule, Power, Control etc of the LordControl etc of the Lord
Job 37.23, Dan 4.35Job 37.23, Dan 4.35
Contd…Contd…
3. Holiness3. Holiness This expresses the Sanctity, Piety, Purity This expresses the Sanctity, Piety, Purity
etc of our Lord.etc of our Lord. Lev 19.2, 1Pet 1.15, Is 6 Lev 19.2, 1Pet 1.15, Is 6
4. Power4. Power This expresses the Authority, This expresses the Authority,
Supremacy, Control, Dominance etc of Supremacy, Control, Dominance etc of our Lordour Lord
Rev 4.6-11Rev 4.6-11
Contd….Contd….
5. Faithfulness5. Faithfulness This expresses the Authenticity, Realism, This expresses the Authenticity, Realism,
Accuracy, Truthfulness etc of our Lord.Accuracy, Truthfulness etc of our Lord. Ps 117.2, Heb 10.23Ps 117.2, Heb 10.23
6. Patience6. Patience This expresses the Endurance, Tolerance, This expresses the Endurance, Tolerance,
Persistence etc of our LordPersistence etc of our Lord Rom 2.4, 2Pet 3.9Rom 2.4, 2Pet 3.9
7. Grace7. Grace This expresses the Elegance, Refinement, This expresses the Elegance, Refinement,
Loveliness etc of our LordLoveliness etc of our Lord 1Pet 5.10, Eph 2.8,91Pet 5.10, Eph 2.8,9
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