divine revelation of theology (“doctrine”), its object (“God”), its mediatorial character (“by Christ”), and its aim (“living to God”). Though we study theology as sons and daughters of Adam, we do not do it as pure Adam did in the garden, but as fallen sinners in need of salvation and restoration. Therefore, theology is the study of God with a view toward the reconciliation of God and sinners through Christ. The apostle Paul writes to Timothy that the Holy Scriptures “are able to make thee wise