This week we are reading the third chapter of Grudem's Bible Doctrine text, which focuses on the clarity, necessity and sufficiency of Scripture. One oft debated issue comes to light as we consider these concepts. If general revelation is enough to reveal to humans that God exists, that there is a Creator, and perhaps even some things about his attributes and character (Romans 1-2), but is insufficient to reveal the Gospel and the way to salvation, what then of the heathen who has never heard even the name of Jesus, much less the truth and purpose of His death and resurrection? Paul makes it clear that the Gospel is the power of God to salvation for those who believe (Rom 1:16). Jesus said, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except by me" (John 14:6). Peter agrees, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). What say you? What are the implications for evangelism and for missions?
"Am I a theologian?" All of us have some sense of what we believe about God. Even an atheist is making a theological statement if he says, "there is no god!" This blog is intended to give a forum for the students at Kernel University to respond in writing to the ideas and concepts presented in our classes on Systematic Theology. Our primary text book and ultimate authority is the Bible, the Word of God written. Our guide, as we begin to systematically consider what the Bible teaches about various doctrines will be Wayne Grudem's Bible Doctrine, 2nd Edition, 2022, published by Zondervan Academic. I would ask each poster, in their responses to the weekly classes, to first kindly identify themselves by name, and also to subscribe to the blog in order to keep informed of the ongoing discussions. Welcome to the study of Systematic Theology! To God be the glory! Steven B. Nash, Ph.D. Adjunct instructor, Kernel University - Philadelphia Senior Pastor, Lawndale Baptist
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