In this podcast, we introduce listeners to the profound and often complex study of the Doctrine of God, exploring His nature, attributes, works, and self-revelation through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. The episode emphasizes that theology is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a relational journey—one that invites believers to move beyond knowing about God into truly knowing Him personally, as illustrated through the faith and friendship of Abraham. By examining key theological disciplines and the role of both reason and revelation, the discussion establishes a framework for understanding how finite humanity can encounter an infinite God. We address the limits of human understanding, the necessity of divine revelation, and the balance between God’s transcendence and immanence, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the fullest expression of God’s revealed nature and the key to truly knowing Him through faith, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit.
The Knowability and Existence of God
Theology is the study of God and His relationship with the creation. In Christianity, theology takes on a specific form and system, creating the basis for studying religious Christian doctrines and matters of divinity. It may describe the study of biblical truth or represent the study of God Himself, including His existence, nature, names, attributes, and works. While theological topics have varying and seemingly conflicting opinions, the core tenants of Christian theology hold true to nearly every church and denomination.
Understanding The Trinity
Christian theology takes on a definite form and system of study, creating the basis for exploring religious doctrines and matters of divinity, specifically the relationship of God with His creation. Theology comes from two Greek words: theos, meaning “God,” and logos, meaning “discourse” or “reason.” Therefore, theology is the discourse or reasoning about God, His existence, nature, names, attributes, works, and His biblical truth. One of the more challenging areas of theological study is that of God’s triune nature—the Trinity.
The Root of Replacement Theology
I remember the day so clearly, sitting on my living room couch and holding an Old King James Bible in my hand. I was determined to discover the truth contained within. I very much believed in the one true God of Israel. So I said to Him, “I need to know the truth.” I had no concept of the Holy Spirit speaking to me, but somehow asking God to show me His truth made sense. As I started to read the book of Matthew, there was clarity and focus to the narrative. The story came to life, and remarkably the old English language was perfectly decipherable.