Biblical studies are important for systematic theology, because the Bible is an important book for the Christian church. The Bible is a diverse book, and systematic theology deals with a variety of themes. Hence, it does not surprise that the relationship between Scripture and systematic theology is diverse as well. Both Kelsey and Van Oorschot have shown that theologians use Scripture in a variety of ways. This paper builds on their analyses and attempts to further clarify the complexity of the many relations between Scripture and systematic theology, hence also clarifying the importance of Biblical studies for systematic theology. The paper develops a methodological proposal of why and how (in my view) systematic theologians should use Scripture, analyzing this variety of relations between Scripture and systematic theology. Starting from an argument for the importance of Scripture for systematic theology, the paper in a next step analyses the complexity and the many relationships between Scripture and systematic theology. It will explain why we need a variety of methodological strategies in using scripture. It will deal with several movements: 1. From Biblical words to theological concepts; 2. From metaphors to doctrinal perspectives; 3. From doctrinal passages to theological doctrine; 4. From Biblical narrative to a theological metanarrative; 5. From narrative analysis to the doctrine of God as main character of Scripture; 6. From narrative analysis to mystagogical dynamics. Examples will be used to further demonstrate how different movements are useful at different moments of the systematic-theological work. lit.: Kelsey, David H. Proving Doctrine: The Uses of Scripture in Modern Theology. Harrisburg, Pa.: Trinity Press International, 1999. Oorschot, Frederike van. Schriftlehre, Schriftauslegung und Schriftgebrauch. Eine Untersuchung zum Status der Schrift in der und für die Dogmatik. Dogmatik in der Moderne 40. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2022.