There are two reasons for studying, organizing, and presenting the major teachings of Scripture: 1) For the development of one’s own understanding of God, truth, and the Christian faith. 2) For explaining, defending, and applying Biblical truth in a non-Christian context.
Excellent 45-page presentation by Vickie Kraft. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and served as Minister to Women at Northwest Bible Church in Dallas for over 13 years.
“Every Christian is a theologian. We are always engaged in the activity of learning about the things of God. We are not all theologians in the professional or academic sense, but theologians we are, for better or for worse.” (R.C. Sproul)