After mentioning their upcoming live Q&A, RD and Greg jump into Biblical theology (revelation theology) versus systematic theology (divides the Bible based on topics).

RD and Greg first address people who say they just want to follow Jesus and not worry about theology or doctrines. RD remembers reading Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem and steers listeners towards this book.

Greg references the noetic effect, and RD emphasizes how important it is for us to read the Bible in this context. The two also caution that we can't just read the New Testament or just the Psalms; we have to read the entire Bible, and see it as a whole entity.

RD and Greg both share how they personally read and study the Bible as a way to encourage listeners to spend time studying the Word. RD assures listeners that no study of the Bible is in vain.

Greg shows how Biblical and systematic theology works hand in hand to give you a complete view of the Bible so that you're not taking a Scripture out of context. Greg and RD specifically reference Jeremiah 29:11, and how quickly we take this verse out of context from not doing Biblical and systematic theology to see the history behind this verse.

To wrap up, Greg assures listeners that God will teach us who He is, and will guide us if we call out to Him. RD repeats that having a spiritual community and reading through the Bible with commentaries are so important to growth in the Lord.

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