woundeddog Posted June 25, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,370 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 1,054 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/21/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/18/1868 Share Posted June 25, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woundeddog Posted June 25, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 6 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,370 Content Per Day: 0.25 Reputation: 1,054 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/21/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/18/1868 Share Posted June 25, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 1. Scripture 2. Tradition 3. Reason 4. General Revelation 5. Experience 6. Emotions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneLight Posted August 17, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 22 Topic Count: 1,294 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 31,762 Content Per Day: 5.23 Reputation: 9,763 Days Won: 115 Joined: 09/14/2007 Status: Offline Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak Posted August 19, 2010 Group: Senior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 67 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 503 Content Per Day: 0.09 Reputation: 31 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/14/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted August 19, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldzimm Posted August 19, 2010 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 85 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,874 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 348 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/10/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/08/1955 Share Posted August 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guppy Posted February 10, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 105 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 18 Days Won: 3 Joined: 09/07/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/12/1961 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Reason Scripture Experience General Revelation Tradition Emotions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt712 Posted February 10, 2011 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 12 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 88 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/08/2011 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/06/1981 Share Posted February 10, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts