Everyone's A Theologian

I am studying systematic theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and enjoying every minute of it. OK, not every minute...our textbook is 1312 pages long, after all! But it is exciting to search the Scriptures to learn more about our God. I am also working on a series of messages that will help believers grasp the basic doctrines we hold dear (or should hold dear). When I mention this to some people they get this glazed over look on their faces. Some have actually told me that we should not discuss doctrine because doctrine divides. Other say it is too boring of a subject. (How could anything about God ever be boring???) Someone recently told me that he hated theology lessons because it is impossible to "put God in a box." Maybe some of what these folks say is true. I have endured, and even joined, too many arguments over the fine points of theology. I have also sat through boring theological sermons and lectures. I have even been guilty of delivering a few myself. (The problem was not with God or His Word, but with the preacher delivering it!) And I would never claim to have God all figured out, neatly organized in my systematic theology. To ignore theology, however, is not an option. We are all theologians, either for the good or bad. We either hold correct theology or incorrect theology. (Or a mixture of both.) As a friend once said, "Good theology helps people, but bad theology hurts people." The person who developed the video below is spot on when it comes to studying God through His Word. Check it out and pray for me as I prepare these messages. You can also visit the bookstore in the sidebar and find some recommended resources for digging deeper into God's Word.