How do you base the importance of these?

[woundeddog]

We each have built our theology a certain way, developing from what is important to us. Here is a list of ways that we can gather our information to base our theology on. Reading them over, I am curious as to how each of us places the importance. If you read them and decide that you have more then one choice for a number, say you have two that you see the same importance, then it is OK to list them side by side. You may also choose not to include one or more.

Keep in mind that this is meant for each of us to better understand how we come to accept our beliefs and is not meant for debate. There is no right or wrong way, no grades.

In the following, the terms mean:

Scripture - the bible

Tradition - Religious information that has been handed down to us from various sources. (How the Apostles acted, creeds, etc.)

Reason - Information that comes through the human mind

[woundeddog]

Emotions -should not be on the list nor considered

I believe emotions play a major role in our walk with Christ.

They definitely do, but can easily be manipulated by Satan.

Only if you let him.

both men and womens emotions are like the wind--- totally directed by the flesh-- Gods word is the rock--- we should try to base our emotions on scripture not circumstancesa

[Guest]

1. Scripture

2. Tradition

3. Reason

4. General Revelation

5. Experience

6. Emotions

[OneLight]

In case anyone wants to better understand these principles, you can take a take the free online Introduction to Theology course here at bible.org

[oak]

As you said about me, Onelight, I always bring in something new, but we are all striving for the truth here. The most important thing for me is that my theology is based on salvation through faith. Therefore I will take General Revelation

[oldzimm]

I just got off work and I'm so tired, I couldn't begin to put them in order at this time. I do know that when I was a young lad tradition would of been at the head of the list, now it would be at the bottom.

I also noticed there are two that are missing, they are Love and truth.

[guppy]

Reason

Scripture

Experience

General Revelation

Tradition

Emotions

[Matt712]

We each have built our theology a certain way, developing from what is important to us. Here is a list of ways that we can gather our information to base our theology on. Reading them over, I am curious as to how each of us places the importance. If you read them and decide that you have more then one choice for a number, say you have two that you see the same importance, then it is OK to list them side by side. You may also choose not to include one or more.

Keep in mind that this is meant for each of us to better understand how we come to accept our beliefs and is not meant for debate. There is no right or wrong way, no grades.

In the following, the terms mean:

Scripture - the bible

Tradition - Religious information that has been handed down to us from various sources. (How the Apostles acted, creeds, etc.)

Reason - Information that comes through the human mind