BIBLICAL THEOLOGY JOURNAL (PART 1)
Part 1
Anthropology is the study of habits, status, relationships, customs, and culture. In the theological perspective, anthropology introduces spiritual teachings of how people relate with God. This view expounds on the relationship developed when God created humans in His image and the consequence of sin (R11). The concept also explains the relationship between the soul, spirit and body.
Biblical theology is a concept that tries to summarize and rephrase biblical authors or teachings without any alteration. The objective is to explain the theology of the author or books in their original historical forms (R20). Many theologians view this discipline as an explanation of contemporary issues using past events.
Pneumatology is the study of the Holy Spirit. The concept solves the dilemma of what or who is the Holy Spirit. The scripture referrers to the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit to mean they are all one body (RR52). Pneumatology is vital in understanding that baptism by fire was is not second-guessing of Christ, but something people receive once they are born again.
Soteriology is an explanation of salvation by dwelling on how people know and associate with God. Christians link their salvation to the teachings of Jesus and thus consider salvation a fundamental human need. The facets of salvation include reconciliation, redemption, faith, conviction and sanctification (RR). The result is the grace and friendship humanity establish with God.
Theology is the study of God. From a Christian perspective, it is the study of God concerning Jesus Christ. Theology highlight emotional and intellectual commitments between humans and God and how they influence the actions and beliefs of the former (RR). Through the death and resurrection of Christ, Christians get to know more about God than what the Old Testament scriptures offer.
Trinity is the underlying principle of the Christian faith. The concept denotes the existence of God in three persons – the Holy Spirit, Son, and the Father. This statement acknowledges that there are beings who compound to form one God, but there is a different way to view Him (RR). The Bible separately refers to these bodies as God to confirm their unity.
Part 2
Bibliography
Grenz, Stanley J., David Guretzki, and Cherith Fee Nordling. Pocket dictionary of theological terms. InterVarsity Press, 2010.
Lowe, Stephen D., and Mary E. Lowe. Ecologies of faith in a digital age: Spiritual growth through online education. InterVarsity Press, 2018.
Stanley J. Grenz. Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms. InterVarsity Press, 2013. https://app.wordsearchbible.com