For the last twelve years, I have been very gradually writing a systematic theology, and posting pieces I have completed on the Internet as I completed them. In this theology, I have attempted to make clear what God's Word says on each subject, carefully avoiding any group's denominational interpretations of Scripture and also carefully avoiding theological terminology not found in the Bible itself. My vision for this document was that it would promote reconciliation within the Church, the Body of Christ, by providing a basis for reconciliation of doctrinal differences that have been used for centuries to justify warfare within the Church.
I have finished first drafts of the first ten chapters, dealing with God the Father, the concept of God as three in one, and Jesus the Son. I also have a tentative outline of the first seven sections of the larger work. I propose that the scope of the first volume published should include only the first three sections, dealing with God, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as set forth below. The ten chapters of which I have completed drafts are shown as active links, and you are invited to read the drafts. I hereby request the participation of another qualified Christian leader (or possibly more than one leader), as both a mentor and a co-author, partner, or even principal author who shares in my vision, in completing this work. I also invite anyone the Lord calls to collaborate in this work, regardless of their human qualifications, as explained in the "note on qualifications" linked below. All details are subject to further discussion.
1. God is.
2. God is one.
3.God is love.
4. God is spirit.
5. God is light.
6.God is King.
7.God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
8. Jesus is.
9. Jesus is the Son of God.
10. Jesus is the Son of Man.
11. Jesus is the Lamb of God.
12. Jesus is the Word of God.
13. Jesus is the Christ.
14. Jesus is the firstborn from the dead.
15. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.
16. Jesus is Lord.
17. The Holy Spirit is God.
18. The sevenfold Spirit of God.
19. The Spirit of holiness.
20. The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus.
21. The Holy Spirit speaks only what He hears.
22. The Spirit searches all things.
23. The emotions of the Holy Spirit.
24. Angels and demons.
25. The Pre-Eminence of the Holy Spirit on Earth
Note on qualifications of participants
E-mail me if interested, or to make nominations.
Links to systematic theologies and other books on theology, written by others so that those considering joining this project may judge for themselves what has already been written.
©2007 Ian B. Johnson