Introduction to Evangelical Systematic Theology (What is EST? Why study EST?)
Doctrines of Revelation and Scripture (revelation, inspiration, inerrancy)
Introduction to Theology and the Doctrines of Revelation and Scripture
INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELICAL SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
I. What is Evangelical Systematic Theology (EST)?
A. Definition
B. Elaboration on the Definition
1. The Subject-matter of EST
2. The Sources of EST
3. The Structure of EST
4. The Setting of EST
5. The Satisfaction of EST
II. Why Study EST?
A. Comprehensive Scriptural Vantage Point
B. Interpretive Guide
C. Religious Pluralism
D. Head, Heart, Hands, Habitat
DOCTRINES OF REVELATION AND SCRIPTURE
I. Revelation
A. The Concept of Revelation
1. Definition
2. Scriptural Examples
B. Forms of Revelation
1. General Revelation
a. Avenues of General Revelation
i. Creation
ii. Conscience
b. Efficacy of General Revelation
2. Special Revelation
a. Avenues of Special Revelation
i. Personal Encounter
ii. Mighty Act
iii. Propositional Revelation
iv. Incarnation
b. Efficacy of Special Revelation
II. Inspiration of Scripture
A. Definition of Inspiration
1. General Meaning
2. Verbal, Plenary Inspiration
B. Key Passages and their Teachings
1. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
2. 2 Peter 1:20-21
3. 1 Corinthians 2:13
III. Inerrancy of Scripture
A. The Debate of Recent Years: What Is the Issue?
B. Defining Inerrancy
C. Authority and Inerrancy
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