You See Dry Bones

I am in the process of writing some extensive posts on the building blocks of theology. One thing I want to do is really define theology.  Of course, when writing a post, it is easy to get extra wordy.  It can take a few paragraphs or pages to really get an accurate definition of a word. What I want is your definition in 140 characters (or less!).

So, here is the challenge, in a tweet sized comment to define theology.

Feel free to paraphrase a dictionary if you  must. Just make sure you tell me that is what you did. What I would really like to see is your own original definition.

On your mark, get set….

Go.

-Don-

I am in the process of writing some insanely long posts on building a good theology (seriously, it could be a book). My main premise of these articles is to help new believers understand what theology is, why it is important, and how to go about the process of building one. What I am hoping is to discuss the following points:

• Define theology
• Explain the foundation of good theology
• Explain why the study of theology is important
• Define doctrine
• Explain the need for good and consistent doctrine
• Explain why this needs to move beyond the concepts and into practice (head to heart)

My hope is to communicate these points in a way that is understandable, yet not watered down. I am also hoping to have the entire “series” finished before posting it. All too often in the past I have committed to a series and not followed through. It drove me nuts. I was usually too easily distracted by something or someone else to follow through.  Well, dang it, I am turning over a new leaf!

Anyway. Just thought I would drop this little update.

Hope to have the ball rolling soon.

-Don-