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INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY

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INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGYTHEOLOGY

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Theology Theology

Theology Theology θεοςθεος++λλοογγοςος Theology is the scientific study of GODTheology is the scientific study of GOD GOD is (understood) revealed through GOD is (understood) revealed through

His Actions & ImagesHis Actions & Images

i.e.i.e. ενουργιαενουργια = Energy = Energy

εργονεργον = Work = Work We can see GOD in His We can see GOD in His εργονεργον in OT & in OT &

ουσιαουσια in NT in NT

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Definition of Theology!Definition of Theology!

Theology is Faith seeking Theology is Faith seeking understanding….understanding….

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PHILOSOPHY Vs THEOLOGYPHILOSOPHY Vs THEOLOGY Originated from Originated from

GodGod Philosophy raises Philosophy raises

questionsquestions Philosophy only Philosophy only

tells us about the tells us about the ultimate cause.ultimate cause.

Philosophy is staticPhilosophy is static

Originated from GodOriginated from God Theology gives Theology gives

answersanswers But Theology But Theology

explains all in detail.explains all in detail. Theology is dynamicTheology is dynamic Theology is Theology is

originated in the originated in the cradle of the need cradle of the need of man.of man.

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Theology Vs ScienceTheology Vs Science Theology says Theology says

everything is everything is created created out of nothingout of nothing** by GOD by GOD

**κριετιοκριετιο εκεκ νίλονίλο i.e. GOD is the ultimate i.e. GOD is the ultimate

cause of everythingcause of everything Explains who created Explains who created

the atom.the atom. Theology don’t have Theology don’t have

limitationslimitations

Science tells that Science tells that everything is emanatedeverything is emanated

Tells that base of Tells that base of everything is atom, but everything is atom, but fails to tell who created fails to tell who created atom.atom.

Science has limitations Science has limitations

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Why do we study these Why do we study these disciplines?disciplines?

To have a meaningful understanding of To have a meaningful understanding of GodGod

To foster competencyTo foster competency To get advanced in theology and To get advanced in theology and

theological issuestheological issues To get ourselves systematizedTo get ourselves systematized Correct doctrinal beliefs are needed to Correct doctrinal beliefs are needed to

address the current social problems.address the current social problems.

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Revelations of GODRevelations of GOD 1. Through Creation1. Through Creation

All creations are the manifestations of God’s LoveAll creations are the manifestations of God’s Love Especially the creation of Adam & Eve in Especially the creation of Adam & Eve in ιμαγωδειιμαγωδει

(in Image & Likeness of God)(in Image & Likeness of God) God kept on revealing Himself through His God kept on revealing Himself through His

Actions.Actions. Incarnation of God the Father through Jesus is the Incarnation of God the Father through Jesus is the

complete revelation of GODcomplete revelation of GOD Theology is giving a human likeness to GOD to Theology is giving a human likeness to GOD to

understand Him moreunderstand Him more i.e. an ANTHROPOMORPHIC image is given.i.e. an ANTHROPOMORPHIC image is given.

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Contd….Contd…. 2. YHWH2. YHWH

GOD reveals Himself to the Israelites especially GOD reveals Himself to the Israelites especially to Mosses by telling His nameto Mosses by telling His name

I AM WHAT I AM I AM WHAT I AM YHWH YHWH (Ex 3.14)(Ex 3.14) 3. Personal Covenants3. Personal Covenants

GOD reveals Himself to individuals through GOD reveals Himself to individuals through Personal CovenantsPersonal Covenants

a.a. To Abraham through an Unconditional To Abraham through an Unconditional Covenant. (direct intervention of God )Covenant. (direct intervention of God )

“ “I will make you father of nations”I will make you father of nations”b.b. Noah’s Arch --- Personal Attachment.Noah’s Arch --- Personal Attachment.c.c. Sarah & St. Mary –-- By Fulfilling PromiseSarah & St. Mary –-- By Fulfilling Promise..

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Contd.…Contd.…

4. Through Dreams4. Through Dreams God revealed Himself to Jacob through God revealed Himself to Jacob through

dream in Bethel dream in Bethel (baitho d aaloho)(baitho d aaloho) Gen.15 – Promise about a SonGen.15 – Promise about a Son

5. In Jesus Christ5. In Jesus Christ Phil.3.10– Through the death & Phil.3.10– Through the death &

resurrection of Jesus, God Revealed resurrection of Jesus, God Revealed Himself completely in the fullness of Himself completely in the fullness of time(time(πληρωμαπληρωμα))

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References of References of AnthropomorphismAnthropomorphism

a)a) Ps 33.6Ps 33.6 -- Breathing God.Breathing God.b)b) Ps 31.2Ps 31.2 -- God who listens.God who listens.c)c) Ps 121Ps 121 -- God who never God who never

sleeps.sleeps.d)d) Ps 94.9Ps 94.9 -- God who is not deaf & God who is not deaf &

blind.blind.e)e) Gen 2.2Gen 2.2 -- God who rests.God who rests.f)f) Gen 11.5Gen 11.5 -- God who sees all.God who sees all.g)g) Ps 36.7Ps 36.7 -- God with wingsGod with wings

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Does GOD Exist?Does GOD Exist?Different Arguments…Different Arguments…

1. Ontological Argument.1. Ontological Argument. GOD is the infinite eternal truth behind GOD is the infinite eternal truth behind

everything. everything. This thought is from time immemorialThis thought is from time immemorial

2. Cosmological Argument2. Cosmological Argument There is a reason behind everything i.e. There is a reason behind everything i.e.

GOD. GOD. But GOD does not have any reason.But GOD does not have any reason. If GOD has a reason then HE became a If GOD has a reason then HE became a

created beingcreated being

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Contd….Contd….

3. Theological Argument3. Theological Argument There is a universal being behind all this There is a universal being behind all this

universal arrangementuniversal arrangement GOD has created all these.GOD has created all these.

i.e. Humans, Animals, Nature, etc.i.e. Humans, Animals, Nature, etc. Everything is created in an order.Everything is created in an order. Only a Super Human Power can do it.Only a Super Human Power can do it. Nature itself through its different aspects Nature itself through its different aspects

prove that GOD exists.prove that GOD exists.

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General Revelation Vs Particular General Revelation Vs Particular RevelationRevelation

General Revelation General Revelation is aimed for a is aimed for a general public.general public.

Its way of conversing Its way of conversing is different from is different from Particular RevelationParticular Revelation

Some examples areSome examples areI.I. Call to the Israelites to Call to the Israelites to

turn back to YHWHturn back to YHWHII.II. Giving 10 Giving 10

Commandments Commandments III.III. Event at PentecostEvent at PentecostIV.IV. GOD’s disclosure at GOD’s disclosure at

CreationCreation

Particular Revelation Particular Revelation is aimed at is aimed at particular personparticular person

Its way of conversing Its way of conversing is different from is different from General RevelationGeneral Revelation

Some examples areSome examples areI.I. The Heavenly Vision The Heavenly Vision

of Isaiah (Is 6)of Isaiah (Is 6)II.II. Gabriel to Holy Virgin Gabriel to Holy Virgin

MaryMaryIII.III. Jesus’ revelation to Jesus’ revelation to

the Samaritan womanthe Samaritan woman

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Different Names Given to the Manifested Different Names Given to the Manifested

GODGOD From epoch to epoch God manifested in From epoch to epoch God manifested in

different ways. So People gave different different ways. So People gave different names to Himnames to Him..

1. El-Elohim1. El-Elohim It means It means ““Kingdom of GodKingdom of God”” It is the root of EL, EIL, AALOHO---It is the root of EL, EIL, AALOHO---2. YHWH2. YHWH This name originated from the time This name originated from the time

of Mosses. of Mosses. Relating to this there are so many other Relating to this there are so many other

names also. They are..names also. They are..

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Contd…Contd…

Jehovah-Jireh - God will provide (Gen 22.14)Jehovah-Jireh - God will provide (Gen 22.14) Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord is Peace (Jud 6.24)Jehovah-Shalom - The Lord is Peace (Jud 6.24) Jehovah- Shamma – The Lord is with us (Ezek Jehovah- Shamma – The Lord is with us (Ezek

48.3548.35))

3. ADONAI3. ADONAI This means Lord i.e. This means Lord i.e. κυριοςκυριος (Ps 4.6). (Ps 4.6). Here GOD is viewed as King (Deut 33.5)Here GOD is viewed as King (Deut 33.5)

4. EL-SHADAI4. EL-SHADAI - Lord is Mighty or Powerful - Lord is Mighty or Powerful (Gen17.11)(Gen17.11)

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5. EL- ELION5. EL- ELION - Our - Our Lord is the Most High Lord is the Most High (Is 6)(Is 6)

6. EL-OLAM6. EL-OLAM - Everlasting God (Is 40.28) - Everlasting God (Is 40.28)

7. EL-ROI7. EL-ROI - The strong who sees us - The strong who sees us

(Gen 16. 13)(Gen 16. 13)

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ATTRIBUTES TO GODATTRIBUTES TO GOD There are mainly two types of attributes to GODThere are mainly two types of attributes to GOD

o In-Communicable Attributes.In-Communicable Attributes.

1.1. AbsolutismAbsolutism

Here God is seen as Absolute Being, Unoriginated, Here God is seen as Absolute Being, Unoriginated, Unconditioned, Self existent etc Unconditioned, Self existent etc

Absolutism means free from limitations and restraintsAbsolutism means free from limitations and restraints He is the ultimate true realityHe is the ultimate true reality He is Transcendent & Immanent (Is 6.1, Is 40.22)He is Transcendent & Immanent (Is 6.1, Is 40.22)

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Contd…Contd…

2.Self originated2.Self originated ( (αγαγεννητοςεννητος)) God is Independent and free from all God is Independent and free from all

limitationslimitations All things exist through GodAll things exist through God Ps 94.8-10, Is 40.18, Acts 7.25, John 5.26 Ps 94.8-10, Is 40.18, Acts 7.25, John 5.26

3. Infinite3. Infinite He is no way limited by the natureHe is no way limited by the nature Is 44.6, Ps 113.4-6, Ps 90.1-2, Ps 102.12, Rev 1.8Is 44.6, Ps 113.4-6, Ps 90.1-2, Ps 102.12, Rev 1.8

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Contd…Contd…

4. Omnipotent 4. Omnipotent God is Mighty & PowerfulGod is Mighty & Powerful Is 9.6, Matt 8.27, 28.18, Luke 10.22 Is 9.6, Matt 8.27, 28.18, Luke 10.22

5.Omnipresent5.Omnipresent God is present Everywhere God is present Everywhere Ps 139, Eph 1.23Ps 139, Eph 1.23

6. Omniscient6. Omniscient God knows everythingGod knows everything Ps 139, John 1.48, Mark 2.8, Rom 11.33 Ps 139, John 1.48, Mark 2.8, Rom 11.33

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o Communicable AttributesCommunicable Attributes This is also known as Exchangeable, This is also known as Exchangeable,

Divine & Moral Attributes.Divine & Moral Attributes.1.1. KnowledgeKnowledge

The real Knowledge (The real Knowledge (γνωσιςγνωσις) and ) and Wisdom (Wisdom (σοφιασοφια) of GOD is very high.) of GOD is very high.

Ps 139Ps 1392. Sovereignty 2. Sovereignty

This means Dominion, Rule, Power, This means Dominion, Rule, Power, Control etc of the LordControl etc of the Lord

Job 37.23, Dan 4.35Job 37.23, Dan 4.35

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Contd…Contd…

3. Holiness3. Holiness This expresses the Sanctity, Piety, Purity This expresses the Sanctity, Piety, Purity

etc of our Lord.etc of our Lord. Lev 19.2, 1Pet 1.15, Is 6 Lev 19.2, 1Pet 1.15, Is 6

4. Power4. Power This expresses the Authority, This expresses the Authority,

Supremacy, Control, Dominance etc of Supremacy, Control, Dominance etc of our Lordour Lord

Rev 4.6-11Rev 4.6-11

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Contd….Contd….

5. Faithfulness5. Faithfulness This expresses the Authenticity, Realism, This expresses the Authenticity, Realism,

Accuracy, Truthfulness etc of our Lord.Accuracy, Truthfulness etc of our Lord. Ps 117.2, Heb 10.23Ps 117.2, Heb 10.23

6. Patience6. Patience This expresses the Endurance, Tolerance, This expresses the Endurance, Tolerance,

Persistence etc of our LordPersistence etc of our Lord Rom 2.4, 2Pet 3.9Rom 2.4, 2Pet 3.9

7. Grace7. Grace This expresses the Elegance, Refinement, This expresses the Elegance, Refinement,

Loveliness etc of our LordLoveliness etc of our Lord 1Pet 5.10, Eph 2.8,91Pet 5.10, Eph 2.8,9

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THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL!!!ALL!!!