What Are the Common Pitfalls in Theology?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the basics of developing a theological method, like looking to your Bible, utilizing your community and praying for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• When presented with a theological question, assigned a topic, or have an interest peaked...where do you start? 
• Where do you go from there?
• What are common pitfalls in theological study? How do you avoid them?
• How to build a biblical and theological library? Outside of scripture, what is your go to resource?

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• The Nicene Creed
• Chalcedonian Creed
• The Apostles Creed
• “Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion” by John Calvin
• “Reformed Dogmatics” by Herman Bavinck
• “Systematic Theology” by Louis Berkhof
• “Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” by RC Sproul 
• The New City Catechism
• “The Doctrine of God” by John Frame
• “The Doctrine of the Christian Life” by John Frame
• “The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God” by John Frame

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Show Notes:

Knowing Faith, Ep. 8 – ”Do You Even Theology, Bro?”

Knowing Faith, Ep. 10 – ”Brothers & Sisters: Can We Do Theology Together?”

“Bad Theology Kills” Article on TVC Resources

Sponsored by HOPE International:
 

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