Doctrines List of

Garfield Joseph

Is there a list of doctrines that are covered in the Bible.

For example I have heard about the doctrine of faith and the doctrine of the holy spirit.

Is there a list of all the biblical doctrines. If so can you send me a list?

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Kevin Becker

When one refers to the doctrine of faith it refers to the systematization of everything the Bible says about Faith etc.

As you can imagine there is great disagreement on many points of doctrine or what truths from the Bible belong to which category. If you are looking for a list I suggest opening up the Table of Contents panel in a couple of Systematic Theologies. Traditionally a systematic theology will cover all the major points of doctrine, usually one chapter per area.

Frank Fenby

Is there a list of all the biblical doctrines.

There are many different lists of "biblical doctrines." The table
of contents of most theology books will give you such a list. I do not know
what is in your library so I cannot for sure point you to one. Also look
through the topics in Bible dictionaries or encyclopedias. There are also
dictionaries of theological terms available in Logos.

There is no "universal list”. What is included in the list depends on
one's theological perspective. I am ministering in a culture where both God's
and Satan's use of "Dreams and Visions" is a major theological topic.
Not many printed "theology" books will cover that subject in the
depth needed here. I have developed my own way of covering theological subjects
that fits in this "story based" (arctic, subsistence) culture.

In my proud humble opinion, many western theological systems are
flawed in that they start with a list of opinions, topics, viewpoints, etc. and
then go to the Bible to prove the point. In other words they start with a
logical system and impose in on God's Word. I would rather start with God's
Word, see how it addresses my needs and issues, and the needs and issues of
those I love. Then I must apply God's teaching to my life and finally share
what God's Word says about these needs and issues to those around me. God's
Word, not some logical system or set of rubrics, must drive the inquiry.
Western systems tend to be deductive, that is they treat God's Word as an
object, rather than treating it an infinite eternal source that must be studied
inductively. Westerners tend to study "about" the Bible and theology,
instead of studying the Bible without the trappings of human wisdom and
reasoning. If we start with some “system” then our “system” is superior to what
we are studying and may mold our results.

All those things said, I was trained in and have taught in the Western
method for many years, and have academic degrees from that system. Coming to
love people in a non-Western culture has, I believe, begun to mature my
perspective. (Books on Grounded Theory Research (Glaser, Strauss and Corbin) also
helped me break out of my Western mold.)

Michael Anda

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/236834#Comment_236834

Be Bible Christians, not systems Christians.—Charles Simeon

TCBlack

Just for the benefit of getting you started (or perhaps frustrating you) here are a couple of links to Systematic Theologies and Biblical Theologies that Logos offers - there's quite a bit more filtering to do in order to find what you're looking for but it's a start.

Biblical Theologies (36) http://www.logos.com/products/search?Resource+Type=Biblical+Theologies

Systematic Theologies (90) http://www.logos.com/products/search?Resource+Type=Systematic+Theologies

Each has their own approach to categorizing.

If you can guide us toward what kind of information you're looking for we might be able to suggest particular resources to assist.

I will make one suggestion as an imperfect starting spot, Mind you it's not without it's bias (none are) but because it touches on all the major theological methods it may provide a starting point:

The Moody Handbook Of Theology Edited by Paul Enns

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/236834#Comment_236834

In my proud humble opinion, many western theological systems are
flawed in that they start with a list of opinions, topics, viewpoints, etc. and
then go to the Bible to prove the point. In other words they start with a
logical system and impose in on God's Word. I would rather start with God's
Word, see how it addresses my needs and issues, and the needs and issues of
those I love. Then I must apply God's teaching to my life and finally share
what God's Word says about these needs and issues to those around me. God's
Word, not some logical system or set of rubrics, must drive the inquiry.
Western systems tend to be deductive, that is they treat God's Word as an
object, rather than treating it an infinite eternal source that must be studied
inductively. Westerners tend to study "about" the Bible and theology,
instead of studying the Bible without the trappings of human wisdom and
reasoning. If we start with some “system” then our “system” is superior to what
we are studying and may mold our results.

Well said. [Y]

Milford Charles Murray

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/236889#Comment_236889

*smile*

Yes! Thank you, Frank!

Peace!

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/236855#Comment_236855

I will make one suggestion as an imperfect starting spot, Mind you it's not without it's bias (none are) but because it touches on all the major theological methods it may provide a starting point:

The Moody Handbook Of Theology Edited by Paul Enns

Or, if you prefer to start nearer to the beginnings of systematic theology start with the classic: Summa Theologica