Prioritizing spiritual experience over biblical theology is a short-circuited approach to God. It assumes that we can overcome our lack of knowledge if we have sufficient zeal. It makes us think that as long as we’re well-intentioned, as long as we’re putting our whole hearts into pursuing Him, it doesn’t really matter what we’re doing. Zeal is more important than knowledge.
Tag: Theology
Why Theology Matters
The word theology often reminds us of stuffy libraries and even stuffier scholars. We see it as an intangible world of theories and arguments, totally removed from daily life. But, while we may sometimes view it as an accessory to Christianity, it’s really an essential element of every Christian’s faith. All Christians must be theological in some sense. We can’t grow spiritually without right theology; we can’t even maintain true faith without it. Read More