: The historical consensus of the religious community, often summarized in creeds like the Apostles' Creed [22].
: The use of logic to draw implicit conclusions from sacred texts or natural observation [20, 25].
: The study of Jesus Christ, focusing on his dual nature as both fully human and fully divine [23]. theological doctrine
: The doctrine of salvation, which explores how humanity is redeemed through faith and God's grace [26].
: For many faiths, the primary authority is a sacred text (like the Bible), which provides explicit truths and principles for living [21, 25]. : The historical consensus of the religious community,
: Defines what a specific religious community believes and how they differ from others [11].
Most theological systems, particularly in the Christian tradition, are divided into several key "sub-doctrines" [10]: : The doctrine of salvation, which explores how
: The study of the Holy Spirit, his personhood, and his work in the life of the believer [3, 26].