The Carson Center Podcast

Understand the Relationship Between Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology

Episode Summary

Don Carson unpacks the role of logic in biblical interpretation, examining the intersection of God's sovereignty and human responsibility, while cautioning against the misuse of systematic theology.

Episode Notes

In this lecture, Don Carson explores the role of logic in biblical study, emphasizing the multiple meanings of "logic" and the importance of avoiding exegetical fallacies. He highlights the tension between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, urging the development of a biblical framework for understanding these concepts rather than relying solely on systematic theology, while acknowledging the limitations of human understanding.

He teaches the following: 

• Logic, its various meanings, and its application in biblical study
• Biblical interpretation and God's sovereignty
• God's sovereignty and human responsibility
• Limitations of understanding God's nature and sovereignty
• Understanding biblical theology and its application in evangelism
• Structure and interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount