Dr. Carl Trueman (Academic Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) writes a brilliant essay which, of particular benefit for academic theologians, benefits all who study Scripture in a serious, non-superficial way. Serious study of our Lord’s Word, though, is every Christians duty. This essay, written for Themelios: An International Journal for Pastors and Students of Theological and Religious Studies, titled “The Importance of Not Studying Theology” (link here) is a gem. Whatever issues one has had with some of Dr. Trueman’s past essays, and there have been several for me, I highly encourage reading this one. My respect for Dr. Trueman has risen…..incidentally he and I both enjoy Chess.
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Eric,
Very much enjoyed the essay.But have to be honest,had to read it twice.He is like reading Francis Schaeffer “makes my head hurt” but when I understand it …..it is worth it. ” It does not move us beyond our starting point; it merely helps us to understand that starting point better.”
This applies to my life so well.Don raised Lutheran ,and I was raised Nazerene.His church Calvinist ,mine Arminian.Well,the Lord saved me when I was very young.My understanding of God’s word was Calvinist-became very agitated as my church moved further and further from doctrine.My foundation was there,not by a building or denomination ,but by God!Thank you for sharing sir~
Shellie,
hahaha…..That’s okay. Thanks for taking time out to read the article. ~Eric