Sermon Tone Analysis

Isaiah 55:8-9; Proverbs 8:17; Jeremiah 29:13

Introduction

Most Christians have never truly developed a Biblical understanding of God.

Most of our theology is a hodgepodge of Bible lessons, sermons, and songs that we have heard over the years.

The thought that we are to “know” God is daunting to say the least.

Yet, God has commanded us to seek Him, to know Him.

Therefore it is imperative that we seek to develop an understanding of God that is informed by His revelation of Himself, the Bible.

1A.

Define Key Terms

*Religion* is man-centered; the subject matter of religion is man.

*Theology* is God-centered; the subject matter of theology is God.

Two approaches:

*God-Centered View of Theology*

 

*Man-Centered View of Theology*

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\\ 2A.

Develop A Biblical Approach – How are we to study Theology?

1B.

By studying the Bible

The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself.

*2 Timothy 3:16* All Scripture /is /given by inspiration of God, and /is /profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The message of the Bible is about God and from God.

*2 Peter 1:20-21* knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke /as they were /moved by the Holy Spirit.