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