Faith and Discipleship

Theology simply means the study of God.

It’s about learning who God is, what He’s like, and how He relates to us. The word itself comes from two Greek words — “Theos,” meaning God, and “Logos,” meaning word, reason, or study. So when we talk about theology, we’re really talking about getting to know God through His Word and through the world He made.

Theology isn’t just for professors or preachers. It’s for every believer who wants to understand their faith better. It’s how we learn why we believe what we believe, and how that belief shapes the way we live.

There are a few main ways people study theology:

Natural Theology — This is seeing God’s fingerprints in creation. Looking at the stars, the seasons, and life itself, and realizing that everything points to a Creator.

Biblical Theology — This comes from reading the Bible and tracing how God has revealed Himself from Genesis to Revelation.

Systematic Theology — This is where we gather what the Bible teaches on key topics like faith, grace, salvation, and the Holy Spirit, and see how it all fits together.

Practical Theology — This is where faith meets real life. It’s about putting what we’ve learned into action — in our homes, our work, our prayers, and how we treat others.

Theology isn’t meant to confuse or impress. It’s meant to draw us closer to God — to move truth from our heads into our hearts.

In the days ahead, I’ll be writing short articles that unpack these ideas, one step at a time. My goal isn’t to teach about God like a scholar would, but to walk with God as a disciple — and to help other disciples do the same.