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⭐ SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY → BIBLIOLOGY (MASTER CHAPTER)

Containing all ancient Scriptures, doctrinal connections, manuscript systems, and infographic structures.

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📘 BIBLIOLOGY — DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE

*“How God revealed His Word, preserved it, transmitted it, and gave it to His Church.”*

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DIVINE REVELATION

A. General Revelation (Creation & Conscience)

Creation reveals God’s power — Psalm 19:1

Conscience reveals morality — Romans 2:14–15

Nature reveals God’s existence — Romans 1:20

B. Special Revelation (Direct from God)

Prophets

Angels

Visions

Jesus Christ (The Ultimate Revelation)

Holy Scripture

> 📖 Key Verses: 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1–2; 2 Peter 1:21

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INSPIRATION OF SCRIPTURE

Scripture is God-breathed (Greek: *θεόπνευστος

/ theopneustos).

Verbal Plenary Inspiration: Every word is intentional and inspired.

Dynamic Inspiration: Thoughts and concepts directed by God through human personality.

Dictation: Rare, direct divine speech (“Thus says the LORD”).

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AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE

The Bible is the church’s highest and final authority for faith and practice.Key Verses: Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 5:18; 2 Peter 1:19

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INERRANCY & INFALLIBILITY

Inerrancy: The original manuscripts (*autographa*) are without error in all they affirm.

Infallibility: God’s Word cannot fail and is completely trustworthy (Matthew 24:35).

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ORIGINAL SCRIPTURAL LANGUAGES

A. Hebrew (Old Testament)Ancient Semitic language; root-based and pictorial. Used from Genesis to Malachi. *Link: [Read Hebrew OT Online](https://www.academic-bible.com/en/online-bibles/biblia-hebraica-stuttgartensia-bhs/read-the-bhs-online/)*

B. Aramaic (Portions of OT) Used in Daniel 2–7, Ezra, and Jeremiah. The language Jesus spoke. *Link: [Aramaic Peshitta](https://www.peshitta.org/)*

C. Greek (New Testament) Koine Greek—the universal trade language of the 1st century. NT authors used its precision for complex theology. *Link: [Read Greek NT Online](https://www.academic-bible.com/en/online-bibles/sbl-greek-new-testament/read-the-sblgnt-online/)*

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ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS & TEXTUAL TRADITIONS

A. Hebrew Manuscripts

Masoretic Text (MT): Standard Hebrew text (700–1000 AD).

Samaritan Pentateuch: Torah preserved by Samaritans.

Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS): Oldest OT manuscripts (250 BC – 70 AD). Contains the Isaiah Scroll.

*Link: [Full DSS Database](https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/)*

B. Greek New Testament Manuscripts

Codex Sinaiticus (4th century): Oldest complete NT.

Codex Vaticanus (4th century): Very early Greek NT held in the Vatican.

Codex Alexandrinus (5th century): Includes Greek OT + NT.

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ANCIENT TRANSLATIONS (VERSIONS)

Septuagint (LXX): Greek translation of the OT (250–150 BC). Used by Jesus and the Apostles.

Latin Vulgate: Translated by St. Jerome; the standard for 1,000+ years.

Syriac Peshitta: Semitic translation used by Middle Eastern churches.

Aramaic Targums: Jewish paraphrases and interpretations.

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🌟 THE PILLARS OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

II. Theology Proper: The Doctrine of God Explores the attributes of God (omniscience, omnipotence, love, holiness), His existence, and the Trinity. Key Verses: Psalm 139; 1 John 4:8; Exodus 3:14

III. Christology: The Doctrine of Christ The person and work of Jesus Christ: His deity, humanity, hypostatic union, and roles as prophet, priest, and king. Key Verses: John 1:1, 14; Colossians 1:15-20; Philippians 2:5-11

IV. Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit The work of the Spirit in regeneration, sanctification, illumination, and spiritual gifts. Key Verses: John 14:26; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 12

V. Anthropology: The Doctrine of Humanity Humans as the *Imago Dei

(Image of God), the nature of sin (Hamartiology), and the Fall.

Key Verses: Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; Romans 5:12

VI. Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation God's work in rescue: election, regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. Key Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 8:29-30; John 3:16

VII. Ecclesiology: The Doctrine of the Church The nature, purpose, mission, and ordinances of the Body of Christ. Key Verses: Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:11-16; Acts 2:42-47

VIII. Eschatology: The Doctrine of the End Times The study of last things: the second coming, millennium, judgment, and eternal state. Key Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20-22; Matthew 24

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HOW BIBLIOLOGY CONNECTS TO ALL DOCTRINES

ALL DOCTRINES DEPEND ON SCRIPTURE.

Christology: Jesus is the incarnate Word; known only through Scripture.

Pneumatology: The Spirit inspired and teaches the Word.

Trinity: Revealed in Scripture alone (Matthew 28:19).

Angelology: Angels deliver God’s Word (Gabriel → Mary).

Demonology: Demons distort God’s Word (Genesis 3).

Eschatology: Prophecy requires precise Scripture.

Spiritual Warfare: Jesus combats Satan using Scripture (Matthew 4).

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🔥 Infographic: Doctrine-Web of Bibliology

``` [ BIBLIOLOGY ] ┌───────────────┬───────────────┬───────────────┬──────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ CHRISTOLOGY PNEUMATOLOGY TRINITY ANGELOLOGY DEMONOLOGY ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ SOTERIOLOGY ECCLESIOLOGY LITURGY ESCHATOLOGY MORAL THEOLOGY └────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ```

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