From your reading and your own experience as a Christian and in the
Church, your will post a thread discussing the significance of being a
theologically informed Christian. More than ever, Christians in the ministry
and in general are lacking the theological and philosophical knowledge in
order to reach and speak to society and the Church. Some Christians and
ministers do not feel it is important to be informed or studied in scripture,
philosophy, history, etc. So, where do you stand? Make sure to reference
the Learn material for Module 1: Week 1 as these various readings are to
lend in sharpening or reshaping your perspective (there is no maximum
reference requirement). In addition, pay attention to the presentation on
Christian Ethics and how this may inform your post as to the ethics behind
being a Christian who is informed theologically.
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*********** Yes, of course there is a different between being theologically
informed and participating in Christian ministry. However, neither one is
better than the other because the two must work together to make the
man of God fully equipped for the good works God has called him to do.
“Institutional powers and academic principalities have put asunder what
had originally been joined together under God: theology and church life,
biblical studies and theology, pastor and theologian.” *Nevertheless, it is[1]
not impossible for a person to carry on the will of God in reaching the loss
without being theologically informed. There have been testimonies of
people lives being transformed simply because someone shared the love
of Jesus Christ with them just by knowing little of the Bible. I have sat
