I have taken seven theology texts (primarily Systematic Theologies) and found the relevant chapters of those texts for the topic at hand and collected the list of Scripture references from each text. I have then compared the Scripture references to each other to see if I can attempt to find the most relevant passages on the topic at hand. This allows me to then consider which passages are consistently referenced by theologians that are attempting to give a systematic review of Scripture’s teachings on the subject.
Category: Theology
For Systematic Study: Scripture
When I was at Grace College, I had a professor who assigned a book called, “Decide for Yourself” that was meant to be a theological workbook that gave you some basic passages that relate to a topic and then gave you a chance to respond to those passages with some guided questions as to what […]
Truths I Need In A Time of Need
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Theology’s Role in Pastoral Counseling
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The Sorrow of Tomorrow
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Superpowers and Prayer
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3 Reasons for Gospel Centered Counseling
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Community and Counseling
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Obergefell v. Hodges and The Gospel
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The Gospel: What It Is!
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