A Guide to Christian Theology

About this Class

Understand the core topics of systematic theology, from what we know about God to the future state of humankind. Special emphasis is given to such topics as Christ, salvation, the church, and the future.

Class Transcriptions

Lecture 1:
Introduction to Systematic Theology

There are two approaches to systematic theology: the deductive approach and the inductive appearoch. Find out how these two approaches differ and you need to understand each one.

Lecture 2:
General Revelation

We serve a personal God who speaks, telling us about himself and ourselves and the world around us. There are two types of ways that God reveals himself: general revelation and special revelation. In this lecture, you'lll discover what God says about himself through creation and your conscience.

Lecture 3:
Special Revelation

Special revelation is a combination of the life of God revealed in his works and the words of God that tells us the significance and meaning of those acts. Discover how God reveals himself through special revelation and what we can know about him.

Lecture 4:
Scripture - Part 1

Know why the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture is foundational to an overall understanding of the Bible.

Lecture 5:
Scripture - Part 2

Learn how to deal with ambiguous passages in the Bible, why the Bible is silent on many issues, and whether God still speaks today.

Lecture 6:
Names of God

Discover the names of God, their meanings, and their significance.

Lecture 7:
Characteristics of God - Part 1

Learn about the characteristics of God, including his compassion, grace, patience, love, faithfulness, forgiveness, justice, jealousy, and holiness.

Lecture 8:
Characteristics of God - Part 2

Learn about the characteristics of God, including his constancy, his omniscience, and his omnipotence.

Lecture 9:
Trinity

Understand what it means that God is three persons, but still one God.

Lecture 10:
Freedom, Sovereignty, and Election

Learn about some key terms in systematic theology, including freedom, sovereignty, and election.

Lecture 11:
Election

Understand both Armenian and Calvinist perspectives on the doctrine of election.

Lecture 12:
Creation

Understand the difference between naturalism and creationism, and know the four approaches to Genesis.

Lecture 13:
Providence - Part 1

Discussion on the three views of providence.

Lecture 14:
Providence - Part 2

A continued discussion on providence, emphasizing that God is faithful to his promises.

Lecture 15:
Humankind

An overview of the doctrine of humankind, including their origin, the biblical definition of spirit and soul, and the relationship between body and spirit.

Lecture 16:
Image of God

A biblical definition of image of God.

Lecture 17:
Sin - Part 1

An overview of sin, including its origin and essence.

Lecture 18:
Sin - Part 2

A continued discussion on sin, including its consequences and degrees.

Lecture 19:
Christology - Part 1

An overview of the deity and humanity of Christ.

Lecture 20:
Christology - Part 2

A continued overview of the deity and humanity of Christ.

Lecture 21:
Life of Jesus

An overview of the life of Christ.