...Do I believe that God disregards theology altogether? Certainly not. However, I am steadfast in my belief that God prioritizes theology that manifests in actions aligned with Christ's example. The essence of our faith lies not in theological debates or intellectual pursuits alone but in the transformative power of Christ-like love and forgiveness. This man's theology failed him in this instance.
This post reminds me of a chapter in Marva Dawn’s book “Is it a lost cause.” The chapter is called LIAR- Low Information to Action Ratio. The same issue was struggled with in the juxtaposition of theology and practice. This made me think that whatever I or church does needs to be tethered to what the Bible says. So we change based on wrestling with the text. But so often churches don’t change, and so why should individuals. It’s perplexing. If we are to “preach for life change” why do we not see churches also changing in light of preaching?
There is a space between the cliff of deconstructionism and the prison of MacArthurism. Yet people are nervous to wrestle with God, not realizing that such is a part of faith. That seeking God is in facing the adversity life brings. Looking forward to the journey.
This post reminds me of a chapter in Marva Dawn’s book “Is it a lost cause.” The chapter is called LIAR- Low Information to Action Ratio. The same issue was struggled with in the juxtaposition of theology and practice. This made me think that whatever I or church does needs to be tethered to what the Bible says. So we change based on wrestling with the text. But so often churches don’t change, and so why should individuals. It’s perplexing. If we are to “preach for life change” why do we not see churches also changing in light of preaching?
There is a space between the cliff of deconstructionism and the prison of MacArthurism. Yet people are nervous to wrestle with God, not realizing that such is a part of faith. That seeking God is in facing the adversity life brings. Looking forward to the journey.