tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post7312964967814407425..comments2023-09-28T04:25:50.532-05:00Comments on Bring the Kingdom....: Theology MattersBrian Mayfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-45282838089223478422012-01-17T14:05:52.811-06:002012-01-17T14:05:52.811-06:00Came across your blog doing some research on topic...Came across your blog doing some research on topics of sin and decided to keep reading...totally agree with you in "Theology Matters" was reading a book in prep for marriage "When Sinners say 'I Do'" by Dave Harvey and the book starts by saying that ALL of us are theologians whether we like it or not.<br /><br />Goes on to quote Tozer and say that the most important thing that matters is what we think of God. It is what ultimately shapes our lives.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301349603951881208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-10451163163845109652012-01-09T22:40:47.350-06:002012-01-09T22:40:47.350-06:00BTW - If I could here is a great paper on why theo...BTW - If I could here is a great paper on why theology is so vitally important to being a Christian and why having sound theology is a commandment directly from God. <br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/75mdc8yPreston Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991774143865736294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-5933488131962894102012-01-09T22:36:20.161-06:002012-01-09T22:36:20.161-06:00I once recall someone at a church I use to attend ...I once recall someone at a church I use to attend that told me "You know Preston, you read the Bible too much, and that can be a dangerous thing". It is this attitude that many people in today's churches have when it comes theology. Many view theology as something negative, that causes debates and division.<br /><br />Yet, theology is not the culprit. I have come to discover that the real issue is hermeneutics - rules of biblical interpretation. I realize for many this word may sound like some cult following, but it is essential to any theological study or discussion. I have yet to find a church that will actually teach their members these fundamentals to obtaining sound theology, and prevent many theological "sword fights". Instead most will leave it up to their pastor(s) to make sure he does all of their interpreting for them. Yet, in eternity it is up to each of us to make sure we packed our own parachute when it comes to knowing sound doctrine and making sure we are out of the weeds. If more people would learn the method of interpretation that Jesus used, then many theological arguments and strife can be avoided<br /><br />(BTW - debating is not always a bad thing. Its when it is being done in order to just win for pride when its wrong - but defending the faith or truth is often necessary).Preston Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991774143865736294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-22051037342924479342012-01-09T18:54:27.976-06:002012-01-09T18:54:27.976-06:00Amen, George!
Totally agree with you Linda. If our...Amen, George!<br />Totally agree with you Linda. If our theology doesn't compel us to share the Gospel, our theology is incomplete and lifeless.Brian Mayfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453539353768033374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-71885282833241640472012-01-09T17:28:38.452-06:002012-01-09T17:28:38.452-06:00I want to be consumed by the love of God. I want ...I want to be consumed by the love of God. I want to understand what He wants me to understand and I pray I seek what falls in line with the truth of His word. I've seen those consumed by theology and they lose sight/balance of simply sharing the Gospel. The debates and discussion consume them. I totally understand and agree that theology is important but it has to be balanced and not become a debate club topic. Thanks, Brian, for preaching/teaching through prayer, preparation and sharing of God's word.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898591481507432982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6023992503428723050.post-55550400705273490142012-01-09T17:16:12.129-06:002012-01-09T17:16:12.129-06:00Wow that is awesome Brian. I myself have run acros...Wow that is awesome Brian. I myself have run across many so called Christians that feel that theology is for the nerds or preachers. I REFUSE to let my lamp burn out when he comes. I hope to have barrels of oil.<br />Your Brother in Christ<br />GeorgeGeorge&Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044967833172822106noreply@blogger.com