About Us Theology Proper
THEOLOGY PROPER11 I. Introduction
11A A Definition
11B B. The Source of Knowledge
§ 12A A. Naturalistic Arguments For Theism
§ 12A1 1. A Posteriori (Inductive Reasoning)
§ 12A1C c. Anthropological/Moral
§ 12A2 2. A Priori (Deductive Reasoning)
§ 12B1 1. The Bible Assumes the Existence of God
§ 12B2 2. The Bible Teaches the Existence of God
§ 12C C. Naturalistic Arguments Against the Biblical Arguments
§ 12C2B4 (4). Hylozoism (Panpsychism)
§ 12C2C c. Philosophical Mysticism
§ 12C3D d. Philosophical Idealism
§ 13 III. Biblical Theism — God
§ 13B B. The Personality Of God
§ 13B2 2. The Elements of Personality
§ 13C2A a. The Incommunicable / Natural / Immanent / Intransitive / Absolute / Personality / Negative / Passive Attributes
§ 13C2B b. The Communicable / Moral / Eminent / Transitive / Relative / Constitutional / Positive / Active Attributes
§ 13C3 3. The Attributes / Perfections of God
§ 13C3A a. Eternity, Self-Existence, Aseity
§ 13C3D d. Infinity, Immensity
§ 13C3E e. Love, Mercy, Goodness, Longsuffering
§ 13C3I i. Simplicity, Indivisible Spirit
§ 13C3K k. Truth, Veracity, Faithfulness
§ 13D D. Names and Words Used to Address or Describe God
§ 13D1 1. Primary Hebrew Names
§ 13D2 2. Compound Hebrew Names with Jehovah
§ 13D2E e. Jehovah Mekadishchem
§ 13D3 3. Compound Hebrew Names with Elohim
§ 13D4 4. Hebrew Titles for God
§ 13D5 5. New Testament Names of God
§ 13D5H h. Hupsistos – Most High
§ 13D5I i. Pantokrator – Almighty
§ 13D5J j. Dunastes - Potentate
§ 13D6 6. Language of Accommodation [G]
§ 13D6A a. Anthropopathisms [G]
§ 13D6B b. Anthropomorphisms [G]
§ 13E1 1. Definition of the Trinity
§ 13E2 2. Doctrine of the Trinity
§ 13E3 3. Errors Regarding the Trinity
§ 13E4 4. The Importance of the Doctrine of the Trinity
§ 13E5 5. The Plurality of the Godhead
§ 13E5A a. In the Old Testament
§ 13E5B b. In the New Testament
§ 13E6 6. The Unity of the Godhead
§ 13E6A a. In the Old Testament
§ 13E6B b. In the New Testament
§ 13E7 7. The Trinity of the Godhead
§ 13E7A a. Only Three Are Called God
§ 13E7B b. Only Three Have the Attributes of God
§ 13E7C c. Only Three Do the Works of God
§ 13E8 8. The Eternity of the Trinity
§ 13E8A a. The Eternity of the Father
§ 13E8B b. The Eternally Begotten Son
§ 13E8C c. The Eternal Procession of the Holy Spirit
§ 13E9 9. The Persons of the Trinity
§ 13E9A2 (2). His Names and Titles [G]
§ 13E9A3A (a). Within the Trinity
§ 13E9A3B (b). Over Creation (Providential Control)
§ 13E9A3C (c). Over the Nation Israel
§ 13E9A3D (d). Over Our Lord Jesus Christ
§ 13E9A3F (f). Errors Concerning His Fatherhood
§ 13E9A4 (4). His Works in Eternity Past
§ 13E9A5 (5). His Work in Providence
§ 13E9A5A (a). Restraining Providence
§ 13E9A5A3 [3]. Public Opinion
§ 13E9A5A7 [7]. Laws of Nature
§ 13E9A5AA [10]. Circumstances
§ 13E9A5B (b). Permissive Providence (Gen 50:20)
§ 13E9A5C (c). Directive (e.g. Nebuchadnezzar’s madness)
§ 13E9A5D (d). Determinative (e.g. Job 1:12; 2:6)
§ 13E9A5D3A [a]. Birth, success, accidents, needs,
§ 13E9A5E (e). False Concepts re. Providence
§ 13E9A5E1 [1]. Fatalism (affirms certainty)
§ 13E9A5E2 [2]. Causalism (affirms chance but denies certainty)
§ 13E9A5E3 [3]. General Providence (denies God’s control
§ 13E9A5E4 [4]. Naturalism (Laws of nature are the
§ 13E9A6 (6). His Work in Miracles
§ 13E9A7 (7). His Work in Old Testament Times
§ 13E9A7A (a). From Adam to Abraham
§ 13E9A7B (b). From Abraham to Christ
§ 13E9A7C (c). During the Life of Christ
§ 13E9A7D (d). During the Death of Christ
§ 13E9A8 (8). His Work During the Church Age
§ 13E9A9 (9). His Work During the Tribulation
§ 13E9AA (10). His Work During the Millennium
§ 13E9AB (11). His Work at Great White Throne Judgment [SAM]
§ 13E9AC (12). His Work in Eternity Future
§ 13E9B b. God the Son (see Christology)
§ 13E9C c. God the Holy Spirit (see Pneumatology)
§ 13EA 10. The Work of the Trinity
§ 13EAC c. Supreme Court of Heaven
