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.