Liberating you from bad ideas about God
On January 7, 1855, the minister of New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, England, opened his morning sermon with the following statement: It has been said by someone that “the proper study of mankind is man.” I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect […]
Check out these definitions of theology, all of which I found in one place or another in my class notes: The most basic definition is “The study (logos) of God (theos).” The most common definition of theology is “faith seeking understanding.” The broadest definition is “One’s attempt to comprehend his or her religious beliefs.” Here […]
Paul never wrote about justification, sanctification, or any of other “big words of the Bible.” He didn’t. And neither did any other biblical author.
Theological Prolegomena are big words for “An Introduction to Theology.” Why do we theologians like to use big words to say simple things?
I think I am recovering from seminary, and as part of the process, I need to consider, analyze, and question much of what I have been taught. Have you been to Bible College or Seminary? What was your experience? What happened to you as a result? Are you glad you went? If you didn’t go, would you like to? Why or why not?
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