theology

After going through the first five chapters of Millard Erickson’s “Christian Theology”, I’ve come to a conclusion that there is a need for Christian theology in this modern world. As much as ideologies and beliefs in today’s world are relatively to be subjective, there is a growing need for something more substantial than just mere thoughts or ideas.

Theology itself provides answers to questions such as who God is and what are we to do with the knowledge of who this God is and so forth. Although this answers may not be deem as definitive by some, nevertheless answers are what people are looking for at this age no matter whether it is fix or fluid.

I believe the study of theology not only gives us insight on the word of God but it also prepares us to answer questions which may arise from people concerning our faith.

1 Peter 3:15 - Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

a remarkable reflection

Who is God?

It is utterly impossible to list everything down on who God is. To do that in the very first place would do God discredit. The best way which I’d find to describe God is by looking at His finest creation, human beings. We are God’s finest creation. The Imago Dei. Created in the very image of God. There’s no other creature in heaven or on earth who is created in His image.

We reflect the very nature of who God is; His authority, His love, His creativity, and so much more. Nonetheless, some would argue that our sinful nature doesn’t reflect who God is. I would differ on that thought. Our very sinful nature shows all the more God’s unconditional love. We witness this when He sent His Son, His One and only begotten Son to die for the redemption of our sins thus making us accounted as righteous.

So who is God? He is not something which can be measured by any scientific method nor can His characters or attributes be squeeze down into a box. The human potential is just a glimpse of our amazing God. Now ain't that a remarkable reflection of who God is?