Scholarly Resources from Concordia Seminary

Article Title

Introduction to Sacred Theology

Authors

J T. Mueller, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

12-1-1931

Document Type

Article

Keywords

faith, theology, christian, christian church, salvation

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

The Nature and Constitution of Sacred Theology.

The Purpose of Christian Theology

In the performance of his sacred functions the Christian theologian must at all times conscientiously keep in mind the true objective of his theological activity. The purpose of sacred theology, so far as it regards lost and perishing mankind, is not the spread of culture nor the establishment of civic righteousness on earth nor the satisfaction of the intellectual craving of the human mind nor the enrichment of human knowledge, but the eternal salvation of sinners.

Disciplines

Practical Theology

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

1 Timothy 4:16; Mark 16:15-16; Romans 1:5; John 3:36; Titus 3:8; Romans 3:8; Romans 6:22; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 3:10; Titus 3:14; 1 Timothy 6:18; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 20:32; 2 Timothy 3:15; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 3:10-14; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Romans 1:18 ff; Romans 2:14-15; John 8:31-32; Romans 1:5; 1 Corinthians 13:12; John 17:17; John 10:35; Galatians 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:5; John 16:13; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 2:14; John 3:19-20;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Mueller, J T. (1931) "Introduction to Sacred Theology," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 2, Article 96.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol2/iss1/96