The Grandest Subject
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Please open your Bible and read Colossians 1:10-14.
C. S. Lewis once said “Theology is practical: especially now … if you do not listen to theology, that will not mean you have no ideas about God. It will mean you have a lot of wrong ones – bad, muddled, out-of-date ideas. For a great many of the ideas about God which are trotted out as novelties today are simply the ones which real theologians tried centuries ago and rejected.” (From his book Mere Christianity)
What is theology? It’s study of God, seeking knowledge of our Creator and Redeemer. There’s no possible grander subject: We approach in fear and reverence. Honestly, I find it intimidating, but necessary.
Why study theology? We seek to know more about God so that we will know God better. We seek to champion truth in a world that doesn’t believe in truth, contend for the faith in a world that despises faith, and praise the King in a world that isn’t even aware there’s a King to praise. Paul has these words about our diverse roles in Christ’s body:
“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:11-16)
All of these noble activities are initiated and informed by our knowledge of God. Throughout our lives of enjoyment, hard work, and sacrifice, we have trusted that God would see us through. “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) Through careful study of our glorious God, we will never lose trust in the One that has sustained us and promises to do so “to the very end of the age”. (Matthew 28:20)
Question: How can you worship God by engaging your mind and learning more about Him?
About this Author: Darren Hewer
