BIBLICAL THEOLOGY vs SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: What's the difference?

This video introduces the differences between systematic and biblical theology and why you should care. Another helpful video from ASKABIBLEPROF.COM. You can also find us on the web, as well as on Rumble and Facebook at the same name.

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[ramkanjeenterprises]

Your closing observation is good. The BIBLE is written by the inspiration of the HOLY SPIRIT and it introduces itself and teach all those hungry for GOD. True it's not for theologians only. I'm a structural engineer and my expertise comes from studying the skills but the Bible is open for all who seek God sincerely.

[clydeoquendo]

I have to admit something shameful.
I am new in my faith, I was saved and have been baptized recently and have been studying and learning in my journey with god. I’m 28 and when I looked up systematic theology trying to understand what it really means I almost didn’t click on this video because I judged it off the cover. An older man with books it just looked plain and dull to me. I clicked and watched and am thankful I did because not only is my man Monty got character but he straight up just explained everything and more so much clearer than anyone I’ve talked to in a long time. My generation is so bad at trying to get points across or talk clearly or at least the ones I talk to. I’m glad I’m changing because Im seeing more and more how my ignorant and judgmental ways have been my own reason for wondering in the dessert.
Thank you Monty Shanks, this was very helpful.

[ambinintsoahasina]

In the closing sentences when you said "what do you say?"
I was expecting you to reply "what do you for some reason 😭😭

[brucefuller]

sorry folks I've read about 20-23 systematic theologies and been to 30 theological conferences over the years and this kind of abstract division of the "2" theologies doesn.t happen really. I've never heard a lecture that didn't move freely back and forth between biblical and systematic theology. This fellow makes it seem as if there is a clear line between the 2 ideas but as he himself said " there is no real definition of biblical theology" so how can u distinguish a thing that is ill-defined. In real life this is really sort of an irrelevant straw man. No theologian I've read forms his thoughts SOLELY on what other theologians think- none. they depend on original languages of scripture, the Bible, creeds, theologians, traditions, geography ie maps, archaeology biblical speculation (which you all do but wont admit it.) there are unorthodox or heretical theologies but not christian at all, and they often are required to tow the line of some cult or heretical teach but non I have read are that simplictic and thoughtless

[gabrielirungu]

The word of God was not given to Seminary theologians but to all of God's children, learned and unlearned a like.

Is it not interesting to note that Christ's disciples were noted to be unlearned and yet they got learned people to marvel at their knowledge and wisdom and power? AND THE LEARNED ONES ALSO NOTED THAT THE UNLEARNED DISCIPLES had been HANGING WITH JESUS!

[pakundoreyes]

Very inspirational though we need to depend your faith always.. for this we always speak the truth the rigthgospel of Jesus..but I'm blessed to hear and listening to this principle..God blessed you

[tropcl]

Very helpful. I appreciate the objectivity and the fact that you touched on subjects of bias in the Christian community.

[andrettisampson]

Thank you for this video! I have used the book list you gave us over and over to rebuild my library. Thank you again for that!

[salomonalegria]

Well done ! Great introduction . I would be interested in some more content .

[DiscipleFiveActual]

If we can't trust that Jesus Christ left us a valid priesthood to guide us in our interpretation of Scripture and theological concepts, how does the self-authentication of Scripture square with the numerous Protestant denominations that exist who disagree with each other on very untrivial matters?

[LucianC]

Would you recommend Grudem's Systematic Theology?

[ramkanjeenterprises]

Your explanation is simple and clear. I've loved it. Blessed.

[just]

Amazing video! Clear and watching thorough

[stephrichards]

Thank you! Your explanation is extremely clear. I bought a book on Systematic Theology because I'm a first year theology student but I really had no idea what is meant truth be told so ive put off really grappling with it.but now I know. Thanks again

[BruceThePugDog]

I've come to a place I don't accept anything I can't find in scripture verbatim. God bless.

[SarahMakungu-ok]

Good morning am watching from Zambia Africa I student studying theology I have really learned from you I will be following you from now on

[ParticularBaptist]

Thanks for the video, I don't believe Christology is a sub category of Theology Proper.

[JOARMY]

This was really helpful, but the claim Biblical Theology is the opposite of a systematic theology seemed off to me. It seems that any use of Biblical theology is more of an authority claim that obfuscates the group of systematic theologies that the author accepts as biblical. Doesn’t every Biblical theology ultimately fall into presupposed systematic theologies? For example a biblical theology of Romans would have to view have to presuppose a systematic theology of soteriology. Granted everything I know about Biblical theology I learned from this video, so I may be way off base and I’m willing to be humbled.

[josephholliman]

Honestly, I gave you a thumbs down because I felt you spent more time on systematic theology than on biblical theology. Perhaps a better presentation would be to have two scholars make their presentations of the theological approach they specialize in. Nevertheless, it was helpful to see how systematic theology can be used to support one denominational practice and denomination as a whole over another. Perhaps to acheive the unity that Jesus prayed for among believers, the two approaches and others might compliment each other. THANKS FOR YOUR PRESENTATION!

[AndreasJohanns]

BT focuses on 'the text in time' (lit and hist) whereas ST is totalizing of truth (lit, church trad, logic), regardless of original author, genre, or audience of the book. It is helpful to view these theological disciplines as different tools in understanding Scripture and teaching the church. ST is essential for core discipleship, but BT humanizes the historical text and helps people to understand that Romans is also a letter. Two helpful resources are The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments (Thomas Schreiner) and Old Testament Theology: Divine Call and Human Response (John Kessler).