Relational Theology

Is all theology relational?
Soteriology, Eschatology, Eccesiololgy, Anthropology, and all the other -ologies often appear academic and sterile.
Yet, theology is about relationships. Gnostics believed salvation was in knowledge. Stoics focused on Logos as the divine mind. But Christians, though they must have knowledge of what to believe are not saved by their knowledge. Christians need knowledge of theology, but theology isn't what saves.
Our theology should be rational, but rational isn't as significant as relational. All theology is about relationship; God's relationship with man, man's relationship with God and his Son Jesus Christ, and man's relationship with man.
We should study to show ourselves approved unto God, rightly dividing the Word of God. Yet, knowledge without relationship is cold, stagnant, accademic. The knowledge should lead to a greater appreciation for our God, our Christ, for believers and our relationship with non-believers.
By saying this, it must be understood that I'm not denying Doctrine, or the study of theology. I am saying that all theology should be understood within the context of relationship. Therefore, we cannot hide behind our doctrine. Our doctrine move in the direction of responsible relationships.
When the Bible says, God so loved the world He gave his one and only son . . ., we ought to consider all the relationships that Scripture implies. God's relationship to His Son, His relationship to man, man's response and relationship to God and to His Son, etc.

Keep it relational.

GloryB2God

Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Every knee shall bow and every toungue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

But, Until then, we wait, we study God's Word and we live a life that brings honor to His name.



Gloy B 2 God will attempt to treat God's Word with respect and people (whether believers or non-beleivers) with the dignity that being created in the image of God deserves.

Theology will be discussed, but always in the context of relationship. Maybe we should call it Relational Theology. All Theology is relational, either between man and God, man and man, or man and the creation.

Glory B 2 God will attempt to give glory to God and invite others to join in and do the same.