We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Monday, March 18, 2013

Doing Theology


Though defending the faith is important, I consider it secondary compared to knowing the things of God, putting that knowledge in the heart, and rendering to God glory by expressing that knowledge in worship and lifestyle. This, I am convinced, is the goal of theology. We read in Scripture that the early Christians “were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and prayer” (Acts 2:42). They were doing theology. Again, doing theology involves studying about God and expressing in our lives what we learn.

 Stephen Tsoukalas, Christian Faith 101: The Basics and Beyond, pg. xiv, italic in the original.
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2 comments:

Joe said...

"They were doing theology."

So much of what passes for theology today is nothing more than vague philosophy or vain opinion (imaginations).

Would that we would learn to "do theology," DEVOTING ourselves to God and His word.

March 19, 2013 at 5:17 PM
Shari England said...

This was also Paul's concern for new believers in Colossae. The antidote for heresy is "to be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding". Col. 1:10. Believers must refuse to accept the lie that "the Bible is too hard to understand", opting for the vain, feel good philosophies of man. "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things from Your law."

March 20, 2013 at 10:24 AM

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