tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post3401112455221618651..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: The Need for TheologyGregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-67010724600309730532010-10-18T11:06:58.421-07:002010-10-18T11:06:58.421-07:00Gregg, this is good stuff! I attended a church wh...Gregg, this is good stuff! I attended a church where experience ALWAYS trumped theology. And it was truly apparent because I could count on one hand the number of people who would bring their bibles to Church consistently. <br /><br />And by not having their bibles and thinking theologically, they were neglecting their duty of checking the veracity of what they were being taught.<br /><br />I like what Dr. Dell Tackett in "The Truth Project" says about theologians(not word-for-word): WE ALL MUST BE THEOLOGIANS. Theology is the study of God, and He has made Himself known to us, and we all must strive to know Him better.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334880347109220874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-10793957359551278242010-10-17T19:00:07.972-07:002010-10-17T19:00:07.972-07:00I could not agree more. Theology is simply the stu...I could not agree more. Theology is simply the study of God (Theo = God / ology = Study of). I love to study my Father in Heaven. I what to be what he wants me to be. I want that to be "right" and truth, so I study His Word and His Truth. I would never want to believe a lie and misinterpretation. I thirst for godly truth and seek His truth for life and living daily. <br />I love your example of a man who falls from the tenth story. Excellent point.Brian Ray Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242157834688837290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-66959799059292953672010-10-17T15:13:54.122-07:002010-10-17T15:13:54.122-07:00Theology is the study of God. Can there be any hi...Theology is the study of God. Can there be any higher pursuit than serious inquiry into the character and nature of the Ancient of Days? <br /><br /><i>Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses the Son has the Father also.[1 John 2:23]</i><br /><br />As that verse warns us, Theology and Christology matter. Furthermore, if more folks had a Biblical Pneumatology, there would be a lot fewer wolves out there bringing reproach on the cross with silly "Holy Ghost" dog barking and giggling fits.Cathy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08107932375538192094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-49713612865029519622010-10-17T13:25:35.465-07:002010-10-17T13:25:35.465-07:00Good post, Gregg.
I was just reading David Wells ...Good post, Gregg.<br /><br />I was just reading David Wells who said (paraphrasing him) that we really don't have a choice whether we have a theology or not. The question is whether it will be a good or a bad one, whether we will be conscious of our thinking processes, and whether or not we will bring our thoughts into obedience to Christ.Persishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686511618515789601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-68591989126753619242010-10-17T12:32:56.739-07:002010-10-17T12:32:56.739-07:00As always a thought provoking post Gregg!
I alway...As always a thought provoking post Gregg!<br /><br />I always love how Paul applied his theological views to folks like the Greeks and the Romans. Maybe a lack of this kind of application is the reason why theology gets a bad rap?<br /><br />It is interesting though how scripture is sometimes used to support experience. In Acts 2 Peter used the scriptures in Joel too explain the experiences of the 120 in the upper room. Sadly, today some reject experience even when it lines up with the scriptures because they have embraced a theology that denies the work of the Holy Spirit.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-19171367881432634062010-10-17T04:07:22.184-07:002010-10-17T04:07:22.184-07:00Although it's lovely to go to church on a Sund...Although it's lovely to go to church on a Sunday,sometimes it's not always possible for various reasons, surely if one reads their bible and lead as good a life as possible that is adequate to call one's self a Christian.<br /><br />Enjoy the post as always Gregg.<br />Hope your Sunday is calm and peaceful.<br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com