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 the broad sense, then evangelical theology in particular, then he sets out its history, the theologians who represented it and the foundations on which it was built. It also addresses questions raised by problems encountered during the initial groundwork. This article will explore the nature of theology drawing on the 19th century examples given by Barth and compare and contrast it with personal perspective and experience of 21st century theology. The article will conclude with an application of Barth's position on the nature of theology to a modern community. Barth lays the foundation for his writings by expressing that theology, in the Christian faith, cannot be defined solely as the study of God, but it is imperative that it be the study of God and the man – “a doctrine of commerce and communion between God and man” (11). Evangelical theology, on the other hand, 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 from the revelation and power of the gospel of Christ. Another important aspect of 19th-century evangelical theology was that it existed "alongside much of the natural sciences and technology, history and politics, literature, art and philosophy, as well as Roman Catholic theology…” (11). This piece of history is essential to understanding the world in which evangelical theologians lived and constantly interacted with. It is also necessary to understand the world in which the common man has immersed himself. Barth asserts that "the gap between [...... middle of paper ......ng and loving one's neighbor while assuming a posture of humility" and gratitude before God for the way in which he treated the humans – with grace and mercy. They would be marked by humility and gratitude to God, by 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, a life of love and joy that brings peace and healing. These are the kind of lives the world needs today, amid 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. The Holy Bible English Standard Version. 2005. Ed. RC Sproul. Crossway Bibles, Wheaton, IL.