Question.—What is theology?
Answer.—It is that revealed science which treats of the being and attributes of God—his relations to us—the dispensations of his providence—his will With respect to our actions—and his purposes with respect to our end. [Buck's Theological Dictionary, page 582].
Q. What is the first principle in this revealed science?
A. Faith. [§ I. ¶ 1.]
Q. Why is faith the first principle in this revealed science?
A. Because it is the foundation of all righteousness. Heb 11:6. without faith it is impossible to please God. 1st John, 3:7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness, is righteous, even as he [God] is righteous. [§ I. ¶ 1.]
Q. What arrangement should be followed in presenting the subject of faith?
A. First, it should be shown what faith is. [§ I. ¶ 3.] Secondly, the object upon which it rests. [§ I. ¶ 4.]
And, thirdly, the effects which flow from it. [§ I. ¶ 5.]
Q. What is faith?