The Goal of Theology
Series: What We Teach — GBC Doctrinal Statement
Text: Deuteronomy 29:29 "The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law."
Theology is the path to worship
One: What does "Theology" mean?
- Theos = God
- Ology = the study of
Two: Because God has revealed himself, we can study him.
Three: Without faith, the study of God is worthless.
Four: With faith, the study of God deepens our knowledge of God.
Five: A deeper knowledge of God leads us to a deeper worship of God.
- Knowledge leads to doxology.
- Knowledge leads to devotion.