BUILDING SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 4.3
Lesson 4: Doctrines in Systematics
Section 3: Values and Dangers


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Values and Dangers

A. Christian Living

  1. Enhancement

  2. Hindrance

B. Interaction in Community

  1. Enhancement

  2. Hindrance

C. Exegesis of Scripture

  1. Enhancement

  2. Hindrance

Summary

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Identify the values and dangers of systematic theology with regard to Christian living. Note the example given of the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 10:31.

2. Identify the values and dangers of systematic theology with regard to interaction in community.

3. Identify the values and dangers of systematic theology with regard to exegesis. Explain the example of the "lapsarian question."

4. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of Deuteronomy 29:29.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Have you observed a misuse of systematic theology in your own Christian community? Explain.

2. How do you think systematic theology can be most helpful for you?

3. What dangers do you think you especially need to avoid as you study systematic theology?

4. What is the most important thing you have learned in this whole lesson?