Theological | Doctrine
: The study of God himself, his attributes (like being eternal and holy), and the doctrine of the Trinity (one God in three persons) [23, 26].
: Direct communication from the divine through inspiration or historical events [23]. The Purpose of Doctrine theological doctrine
: For many faiths, the primary authority is a sacred text (like the Bible), which provides explicit truths and principles for living [21, 25]. : The study of God himself, his attributes
: The study of the Holy Spirit, his personhood, and his work in the life of the believer [3, 26]. : The study of the Holy Spirit, his
: The theological study of humanity, emphasizing that humans are created in the image of God but are currently in a fallen state due to sin [21, 26].
: The use of logic to draw implicit conclusions from sacred texts or natural observation [20, 25].
: Defines what a specific religious community believes and how they differ from others [11].
