Definition of Theology

Theology...is a discipline given by God, bestowed upon man through the Word, by the Holy Spirit, by which he is not only instructed in the knowledge of divine mysteries, by illumination of the mind, so that what he understands produces a salutary effect upon the feelings of his heard and the actions of his life, but so that it also renders him ready and expert in informing others concerning these divine mysteries and the way of salvation, and in vindicating heavenly truth from the aspersions of its foes’ so that men, resplendent with true faith and good works, are introduced in the Kingdom of Heaven”
-Johann Gerhard, Theological Commonplaces, II, 13

Doctrinal Implication of the Resurrection

The Christological significance of the resurrection is considerable. The fact that Jesus prophesied that he would rise from the dead on the third day has important implications for his Person. One who could do this is greater than the sons of men. Paul clearly regards the resurrection of Christ as of cardinal importance. ‘If Christ has not been raised,’ he says, ‘then our preaching is in vain, and your faith is in vain. … If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins’ (1 Cor. 15:14, 17). The point is that Christianity is a gospel, it is good news about how God sent his Son to be our Saviour. But if Christ did not really rise, then we have no assurance that our salvation has been accomplished. The reality of the resurrection of Christ is thus of deep significance. The resurrection of believers is also important. Paul’s view is that if the dead do not rise we may as well adopt the motto ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die’ (1 Cor. 15:32…

Wood, D. R. W., & Marshall, I. H. (1996). New Bible dictionary (3rd ed.) (p 1012). Leicester, England; Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press.

On Atonement (Kinda says it all)

"Did Jesus die for me? How can I be sure? Can I have certainty that God forgives my sins because Jesus died for me on the cross?  If peace with God Depended on the sacrifice of a mere human, it would be doubtful and insufficient, because the death of a mere man, even the most perfectof human beings, would be limited in its worth.  Perhaps it could onyly pay for one sin. "Truly no man can ransom another, or give to god the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice" {Psalms 49:7-8}. But Christ is both man and God. Therefore we can be certain that His death was enought to pay the debt for the whole human race. And not ony was it enough, but in fact we can be certain that Christ actually died for all. this is great news! If He died for all human beings, then I can be certain that He died for me too. No Longer do I have to doubt whether I am included amoung God's chosen few. Christ died for all; therefore, He died for me." Lutheranism 101 pg.159

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