For this article I read and analyzed The Humanity of God, a series of three writings by Karl Barth. I focused specifically on his writings on Evangelical Theology in the 19th century. Barth begins by defining theology in a broad sense and then evangelical theology specifically, and then illustrates its history, the theologians who represented it and the foundations on which it was built. It also discusses the issues raised by problems in the initial foundations. This article will explore the nature of theology by drawing on the 19th century examples provided by Barth and compare and contrast them with personal perspective and experience with 21st century theology. The article will conclude with an application of Barth's position on the nature of theology to the modern community. Barth lays the foundation for his writings by stating that theology, in the Christian faith, cannot be defined exclusively as the study of God, but it is imperative that it be the study of God and man – "a doctrine of commerce and communion between God and man" (11). Evangelical theology in turn is a theology that has the gospel of Christ as its DNA. In other words, every work and perspective of evangelical theology must be built starting from the revelation and power of the Gospel of Christ. Another important aspect of 19th century evangelical theology was that it existed "along with [side]...much natural science and technology, history and politics, literature, art and philosophy, together with Roman Catholic theology..." (11 ). This piece of history is essential to understanding the world in which evangelical theologians lived and constantly interacted. It is also necessary to understand the world into which the common man has immersed himself. However, Barth maintains that “the rupture that separates [...... middle of paper ......ng and love of neighbor while assuming an attitude of humility and gratitude before God for the way in which one is behaved towards human beings – with grace and mercy. They would be marked by humility and gratitude to God, unabashed pride, and freedom in the Father's love, while being submissive and obedient to the Father's will. I believe that any community that follows Barth's theology – of always putting God first – will be a community that lives life to the fullest, lives of love and joy that bring peace and healing. These are the types of lives the world needs today amidst all the chaos and technology. Works Cited Barth, Karl. The humanity of God. Trans. John Newton Thomas and Thomas Wieser.Richmond: John Knox Press, 1970. Print.English Standard Version of the Holy Bible. 2005. Ed. RC Sproul. Crossway Bibles, Wheaton, Illinois.