Theology in Particular Episode 171: The Fundamental Principles Of Theology With Professors Barcellos, Dolezal, Rennie, and Scheiderer
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Nov 11, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Professors Richard Barcellos, James Dolezal, and Charles Rennie delve into the essential principles of theology. They explore the interplay between natural and saving knowledge of God, emphasizing how both Scripture and nature serve as complementary revelations. The panel also discusses key concepts like the sensus divinitatis and the implications of natural revelation for understanding God's existence and character. Their insights shed light on the importance of Scripture as the ultimate source of saving knowledge for pastors and theologians.
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Principles As Sources
- A principium is a source or origin from which knowledge proceeds in theology.
- Identifying principia clarifies where theological claims derive and how they function.
Two Senses Of Theology
- 'Theology' can mean natural contemplation of the first cause or sacred doctrine about God.
- Christian theology here refers to Scripture-based sacred doctrine distinct from natural theology.
Mixed Articles Can Coincide
- Some doctrines (e.g., immutability) can be reached by both natural reason and Scripture.
- They may coincide in truth but arise from different principia and routes of knowing.