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Theological Types

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Bibliology is the study of the Bible.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 

There are several methods that Biblical scholars have come up with to categorize doctrine and understand the Bible as a whole. Review the four main types and research them further. Article: tinyurl.com/TheologicalTypes

Theological Types 

  • Systematic Theology categorizes doctrinal points.
  • Biblical Theology shows the revealed redemptive history.
  • Historical Theology focuses on historical views on doctrine.
  • Practical Theology looks to all three to apply doctrine to life.

How does understanding these theological types change how you approach the Bible?

List of Spiritual Disciplines

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Prayer: Talking to God

Bible Reading: God talking to me in broad strokes.

Bible Study: God talking to me in detail.

Bible Memorization: Meditating on and internalizing the Word of God.

Church Attendance: Gathering with believers in a corporate setting to learn about God.

Worship: Giving praise to God through art, song, music, meditation, dance, etc.

Quiet Time (Silence): Being quiet before God and listening to His still small voice.

Fellowship: Enjoying time with other believers.

Giving (Tithing): Giving generously back to God (church or missionary).

Communion: Taking the elements with your church body (wine and bread).

Discipling Others: Being intentional about helping another believer grow.

Being Discipled: Being intentionally mentored by a stronger believer.

Fasting: Removing food as a means to focus more fully on God for a short time.

Celebration: Actively celebrating with others the joy of the Lord.

Service: Giving back to God and the community through serving in any way.

Confession: Telling God the things you’ve done wrong, asking for forgiveness, and turning from that sin.

Rest (Sabbath): Taking a day off in the week to honor God.  

Chastity: Choosing to not have sexual relations with your spouse for a short period of time in order to specifically focus on God. 

Spiritual Disciplines

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1 Timothy 4:7-8 ESV

“Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;  for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” 

Spiritual disciplines are those things we are to do as Christians that will strengthen our walk with Jesus. They are not compulsory, but rather something we desire to do because the Holy Spirit is within us. Our Father in heaven has asked us to do these things, and we have a deep desire to understand them and do them. Sin and the temptations of this world are what pulls us away from them. 

Which are easiest for you to do and why?

Which are hardest for you and why?