Definition and Divisions of Theology (9 of 16 notes)

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INTRODUCTION: 4 SOURCES AND DIVISIONS OF THEOLOGY SOURCES
A DISPENSATIONAL THEOLOGY
By Charles F Baker

2. DOGMATIC THEOLOGY:

This term has also had various meanings assigned to it. It is often identified with Systematic Theology, but originally it had to do with the setting forth and defense of the doctrines of a particular church body or denomination. In Greek Theology, dogma and doctrine meant the same thing. The word dogma is used five times in the New Testament and translated decree and ordinance (cf. Luke 2:1; Acts 16:4; 17:7; Ephesians 2:15; Colossians 2:14). Dogma is derived from dokeo, which means to be of opinion, to think, to suppose, to come to a conclusion, so that dogma has not only the sense of an opinion, but of a judgment or decree that such and such is true or binding.

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