Prolegomena: Introductory Notes on Bible Study & Theological Method

by Christopher Cone

Publisher:

Tyndale Theological Seminary

, 2009

Overview

With insight and passion, Dr. Cone lays the foundation for the theological method he advocates by placing it squarely in the center of biblical theology, establishing that context effectively, and wrapping it all up in the literal-grammatical-historical method of hermeneutics. As he develops this context, Dr. Cone shows that biblical theology bears a vital relationship to philosophy, science, epistemology, and worldview. Dr. Cone develops his thesis around four pillars, which form the main body of his work: • The existence of the biblical God. • God’s authoritative self-revelation to man. • Natural-man’s incapacity to comprehend God’s revelation. • A consistent hermeneutic. Although all four pillars are important, the fourth pillar provides the real meat of the work by advocating a consistently literal hermeneutic as a means for understanding and developing the truths in the other three pillars and as the only hermeneutic that can correctly interpret Scripture and exegete truth from the biblical text. In addition, the book contains an extensive bibliography for further study.

Contents

Top Highlights

“philosophy is love of wisdom, and as the Proverbist tells us, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’” (Page 11)

“Biblical theology asserts to be fundamental truth, it must be seen as ultimately governing science, and thus provides the proper framework of worldview with which to begin scientific study.” (Page 15)

“Self-glorification (Rom. 11:36), in perhaps the same manner as the symphony reflects the skill of the composer, the masterpiece reflects the brilliance of the painter, and the piercing words reflect the heart of the poet. God’s overarching revealed purpose in all things is to bring glory to Himself. Ps. 86:9–10—the nations shall glorify Him because of His great deeds. Rev. 15:3–4—the deeds reveal His holiness and glory. All God’s works function in concert to achieve this, His doxological purpose¹²—that is, His Self-glorification.” (Page 7)

“there is therefore no higher purpose for man but to glorify God—this is indeed man’s chief end.” (Page 7)

“proper theology should be the guiding light for philosophical pursuit, and not vice versa” (Page 12)

Product Details

• Title: Prolegomena: Introductory Notes on Bible Study & Theological Method
• Author: Christopher Cone
• Publisher: Tyndale Theological Seminary
• Print Publication Date: 2009
• Logos Release Date: 2011
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Theology--Study and teaching; Theology › Methodology; Dispensationalism; Theology, doctrinal
• ISBNs: 9780981479118, 0981479111
• Resource ID: LLS:PROLGMNAINTRO
• Resource Type: text.monograph.bible-study
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:24:37Z

About Christopher Cone

Christopher Cone serves as president of Tyndale Theological Seminary, and teaches there as a professor of Bible and theology. He also serves as a pastor for Tyndale Bible Church. Cone has authored several books including The Promises of God: A Synthetic Bible Survey, Prolegomena: Introductory Notes on Bible Study and Theological Method, and Life beyond the Sun: An Introduction to Philosophy and Worldview through the Lens of Ecclesiastes. He is the general editor of Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Charles C. Ryrie and Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology.