Theology helps us to know God better, and by this to enjoy the eternal and abundant life associated with it. John 5:39; 17:3; 1 Tim. 4:16.- Theology helps us to love God as he wants to be loved. Matt. 22:37; Mark 12:30; Luke 10:27; Deut. 6:5; 11:1.
- Theology helps us obey God as he wants to be obeyed, and by it to enjoy the blessings of obedience. Josh. 1; Ps. 1; John 7:17
- Theology helps us to be faithful eyewitnesses. Acts 13:12
- Theology helps us fight against sin. Rom. 6:17
- Theology helps us grow up into maturity in wisdom and spirit. Prov. 1:2; Eph. 4:14
- Theology helps us tell apart God’s commandments, worship, and doctrine from those of man. Matt. 15:9; 16:12; Col. 2:22
- Theology help us understand our identity as the Church. Acts 2:42; 5:28; Rom 16:17
- Theology is one of the elements by which God edifies his Church. 1 Cor. 14:6, 26
- Theology has been commanded by God to be retained and kept faithfully. 2 Thess. 2:15
- Theology is needed to correct false doctrine. 1 Tim. 1:3
- Theology helps us be consistent (rationality) in dealing with our faith and behavior. James
- Theology helps us in the process of our own salvation and in the salvation of others. 1 Tim. 4:16
- Theology identifies the good minister of Jesus. 1 Tim. 4:6
- Theology helps us identify ourselves as belonging to Christ or not. 2 John 1:9