Growing In Grace

This is a subject that has really grieved me at times because it has, on occasion, seemed to be a focus of theology that can turn our eyes away from the ultimate purpose of worship which I discussed in the last post. While eschatology is very important, it seems that it has been made the main focus, or even the only area of theological study for many Christians. I know many Christians that can tell you extensive information about eschatology, they can take you to the verses and argue for the pre-trib rapture, the seven year great tribulation, the war of Gog and Magog etc. But sadly many of these same people would be hard pressed to expound their knowledge of the attributes of God: His goodness, righteousness and wrath, knowledge, power, etc. And I know very few Christians that have had any contact with the more abstract things found from studying the doctrine of God such as His transcendence and immanence, necessity, aseity, Trinity, etc., and yet some of these doctrines ar...

"...it is the goal of good theology to humble us before the truine God of majesty and grace." - Michael Horton from The Christian Faith. I love theology! I have entire shelves dedicated to theology books in my office, but I need to be constantly reminded that any study of theology that doesn't cause us to be more in love with Jesus is empty. Last time the post began with the reminder that the "chief end of man is to worship God and to enjoy Him forever." We have been created to find our purpose, joy, and fulfillment in the God of the universe who loved and died for us. In Joshua Harris' book "Dug Down Deep" (a great intro for someone that has never studied theology before) he also speaks about the goal of studying and learning theology and the doctrine of God in particular. He says, "When we study the doctrine of God, there should be a sense of awe in our hearts. We should be like children with a telescope under a starry night sky. Then w...