Theology vrs analogy

I guess that I've thought of the word "theology" as an explanation of a specific teaching on a specific subject.

It seems obvious (to me) that people much smarter than I should translate from original, or closest to original manuscripts into a language of choice.

And, it seems obvious (to me) that we should interpret Scripture based upon Scripture, which would require an understanding of the analogies (including the living analogies of the lives of people in how they relate to events).

In my opinion, I'd recommend that people read the entire Bible in a timeline, chronological order and begin to catalog as many Biblical concepts as possible. I use Excel and have compiled my own dictionary (of sorts) with my own wording (to make it easy to search and find results quickly). I'm not bragging or boasting, but expressing that my Excel spreadsheet has 6,132 entries where each of them is categorized, with one cell with the set of Scriptures and another with personal commentary. The cell with personal commentary includes questions as I seek for answers. As I found the answers to my questions, I slowly developed a solid (in my opinion) understanding of root concepts. If I lost this spreadsheet, I would be absolutely devastated. It is my magnum opus of all things that I have ever done in my life. It is the culmination of thousands of hours of work; the greatest and most beneficial thing I have ever accomplished in my life.

Simply put, I am astounded that God would put this idea into my head. I take no credit whatsoever, for the Lord created the way for me to be able to have the time to put together such an incredible project. I wish that everyone would do the same thing.

Throughout the bible God uses anology to decribe his word and its meaning.
Jesus also teaches anology in his parables and decribing things relating to the kingdom and his purpose along with decribing the father to us.
Now i have never come aross any preaching in the old or new which deals with theology.
Yet in todays preaching this is brought up as a part of almost every teaching and sermon as a way to understand the word.
When you look up the word theology it deals almost specifically with christanity and its teachings.
Imo theology has discredited Gods word and brought about much confusion in the understanding of scripture.
It has divided many saints on issues of eschatology as well as salvation issues and our understanding on doctrinal matters.
But im a very simple man with very simple thoughts so i ask this forum do you agree with this or am in lack of understanding?

Translate and interpet are two seperate things which seem to be misused by many. This also has a over all effect on the word of God. Are we to interpet Gods word? Or translate it to the original language or from its original language? For its right mean and content.

I look back at what satan said in the garden "did GOD say" and what a profound question this was.
It seem to have had a ripple effect throughout all history. It seems many cannot agree on simple truths.

It seems that the teaching on foundational truths has taken a back seat to theology and interpretation.

I dont know maybe i need more sleep...lol.

I guess that I've thought of the word "theology" as an explanation of a specific teaching on a specific subject.

It seems obvious (to me) that people much smarter than I should translate from original, or closest to original manuscripts into a language of choice.

And, it seems obvious (to me) that we should interpret Scripture based upon Scripture, which would require an understanding of the analogies (including the living analogies of the lives of people in how they relate to events).

In my opinion, I'd recommend that people read the entire Bible in a timeline, chronological order and begin to catalog as many Biblical concepts as possible. I use Excel and have compiled my own dictionary (of sorts) with my own wording (to make it easy to search and find results quickly). I'm not bragging or boasting, but expressing that my Excel spreadsheet has 6,132 entries where each of them is categorized, with one cell with the set of Scriptures and another with personal commentary. The cell with personal commentary includes questions as I seek for answers. As I found the answers to my questions, I slowly developed a solid (in my opinion) understanding of root concepts. If I lost this spreadsheet, I would be absolutely devastated. It is my magnum opus of all things that I have ever done in my life. It is the culmination of thousands of hours of work; the greatest and most beneficial thing I have ever accomplished in my life.

Simply put, I am astounded that God would put this idea into my head. I take no credit whatsoever, for the Lord created the way for me to be able to have the time to put together such an incredible project. I wish that everyone would do the same thing.

Perhaps you should get with a programmer and make your work into an app. It sounds like it could benefit the whole body of Christ.

That is quite an accomplishment ....I love it! ....And I agree with [B]Aaron56[/B] it definitely would benefit the whole body of Christ.

Wow, very humbling. I hardly know what to say. Thank you so much.

It’s great work ….I am impressed. You may take it for granted, but I really do believe it would be an asset and great blessing to many….myself included.

Wow. That's quite a compliment. However, at the risk of losing any sense of humility, I am hesitant to agree. Thank you!!

It really is pretty cool. I've got a column that keeps track of each Scripture according to the daily reading schedule, meaning that I can sort the entire set of 6,132 passages into timeline, chronological order. Or, I can just sort them according to book and chapter. That said, I, 99% of the time, have all Scripture sorted according to the daily reading plan, which means that all Scripture is in chronological order of the events actually taking place. With intense scrutiny, and as I began to read the entire Bible, I took note of all things that were unbelievably interesting, such as the Lord predicting how he would cause Israel to kill, cook, eat, and hide the remained of their children's bodies as God would create such intense famine. Or, logging the Seven Nations and Sub-Nations of the abominations that came from Canaan. I kept track of all passages that deal with pre-law, the Law of Moses, the moral law, and the Laws of the Spirit of Life and was able to see them according to the timeline, and chronological order. I could just go on and on and on. I must have over 100 categories by which I can sort and manipulate.

Every day of my life I am astounded at and over the Raw, Almighty Power of God.

Oh, my friend . . . I do not take it for granted. It is a Work inspired by the Lord. I'd send you a copy but I admit that there are errors in my thinking that I'd hate for you to trust and believe. As my understanding changes over the years, the data (my notes) are also updated. Again, I don't take it for granted, for without it I wouldn't be able to comment on Scripture as I sometimes do. Others, here, have amazing memories and have apparently been inspired by God to recall Scriptures . . . that's not me. So, I depend on collecting data so that I can process it and express it. I'm getting "old" so I have to compensate. haha

Now i have never come across any preaching in the old or new which deals with theology.

you don't have to agree i agree for you my friend.

Isaiah 55:8-9

New International Version



8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Do you think that because this was in the old testament it was written for just israel?
Absolutely not.
This is a declaration of the Lord himself to all.
If the Lord wants something hidden it wont be found. If he wants it to be revealed it will be revealed.
God is in charge of all things including his word and its timing.
Again i point back to satans question.."did God say" which is a suggestive question.
Theology in its basic form is also suggestive. A assumption. Not a proven absolute. Which can rob a person of the truth.
Jesus said
New American Standard Bible
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
Could Jesus be also including theology in this passage?

I got the memory, but not the aptitude or the patience for what you do…..actually the memory thing has waned a bit over the years or I am just not putting the time into it I used to.
I have all of Ephesians memorized and most of Romans …but I found if I don’t recite it frequently, I mess up …that is mostly true of Romans…. Ephesians I could do in my sleep. Not for any special reason just a quirky thing…. someone once told me ...our minds were made to hold the Word of God ….well ok ….I’ll try that. Of course if you ask me what year it is ….I may or may not get that right.

Throughout the bible God uses anology to decribe his word and its meaning.
Jesus also teaches anology in his parables and decribing things relating to the kingdom and his purpose along with decribing the father to us.
Now i have never come aross any preaching in the old or new which deals with theology.
Yet in todays preaching this is brought up as a part of almost every teaching and sermon as a way to understand the word.
When you look up the word theology it deals almost specifically with christanity and its teachings.
Imo theology has discredited Gods word and brought about much confusion in the understanding of scripture.
It has divided many saints on issues of eschatology as well as salvation issues and our understanding on doctrinal matters.
But im a very simple man with very simple thoughts so i ask this forum do you agree with this or am in lack of understanding?

Translate and interpet are two seperate things which seem to be misused by many. This also has a over all effect on the word of God. Are we to interpet Gods word? Or translate it to the original language or from its original language? For its right mean and content.

I look back at what satan said in the garden "did GOD say" and what a profound question this was.
It seem to have had a ripple effect throughout all history. It seems many cannot agree on simple truths.

It seems that the teaching on foundational truths has taken a back seat to theology and interpretation.

I dont know maybe i need more sleep...lol.

Imo theology has discredited Gods word and brought about much confusion in the understanding of scripture.
It has divided many saints on issues of eschatology as well as salvation issues and our understanding on doctrinal matters.
But im a very simple man with very simple thoughts so i ask this forum do you agree with this or am in lack of understanding?