1. Greek philosophy had a significant impact on the early development of Christian thought. Many concepts from Greek philosophers regarding the soul, creation, and salvation were reflected in early Christian theology.
2. The Greeks asked many "why" and "how" questions about the world and themselves, which influenced the development of Christian theology seeking to understand God's revelation.
3. While theology aims to understand and follow God, philosophy uses reason to arrive at general principles, and this philosophical questioning influenced the theological exploration of Christian doctrines.