Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8100 The life of faith » 8166 theology
The study of God, as he has revealed himself in Jesus Christ and in Scripture.
Theology is based on God's self-revelation
2 Timothy 3:15-17 See also Psalm 1:1-3; Romans 1:1-3; Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; 2 Peter 1:19
The benefits of theology
A concern for right teaching in the church
Titus 2:1 See also Hebrews 6:1-3
A deepened understanding of God
Psalm 119:169 See also Psalm 119:24; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:14-16
Spiritual illumination
Psalm 119:130 See also Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 1:19; 1 John 2:8
Access to the truth
Psalm 33:4 See also Psalm 119:43,160; Colossians 1:3-6; Revelation 21:5
An inspiration to meditation and praise
Psalm 119:15-16 See also Joshua 1:8; Psalm 48:9; Psalm 56:4,10; Psalm 119:27,97-98,148; Psalm 143:5
A life of obedience and holiness
Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 11:28; John 14:15; John 17:6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; James 1:22
See also
1403 God, revelation 1460 truth 1610 Scripture 1690 word of God 7797 teaching 8138 monotheism 8142 religion 8206 Christlikeness 8234 doctrine 8266 holiness 8314 orthodoxy 8453 obedience