The Church would be much healthier if we ditched the system where each generation two or three persons develop a systematic theology to be shared with millions, in favor of ....
Millions of believers developing their own systematic theology and each sharing their ideas with two or three other believers.
Wouldn't that be something?
No longer would we blindly swallow what we've been taught by other well-meaning Christians - who have never questioned anything they themselves were taught.
In a way, my unofficial theological project since stepping into the role of pastor has been to develop my own systematic understanding of what is taught in Scripture. I am making good progress but still far from being finished.
I don't necessarily assume I will finish in my lifetime.
One of my goals is to make sure there are no blatant contradictions in my faith.
And I think developing your own "systematic" theology would be an incredibly edifying process for any believer serious about his or her faith, not just pastors.
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