A couple of years ago, we were sitting in our living room as I
confessed to another young Reformed couple, "I don't like theology." We
all observed a moment of embarrassed silence in honor of my ignorance.
I recently reflected on that moment as I sat in an enthusiastically
Reformed conference. When I say "enthusiastically Reformed," I mean the
sort of zeal you find in that first-semester seminary student who's just
discovered the doctrines of grace and can't seem to speak of much else.
He manages to foist TULIP into an impressive array of situations, from a
discussion of biblical texts to a tour of the art museum.
While I've grown immensely in my understanding of the importance of
biblical truth, the stubborn fact remains: love for theology and
doctrine doesn't come naturally to me. It's an acquired taste.
But why should you care? Perhaps I lost you at "I don't like theology." Nevertheless, I'm convinced you should
care, and here's why: I represent members of your church. Maybe a large
segment, maybe a smaller one, but I guarantee they're out there. With
this reality in mind, l'd like to offer three insights from an unnatural
theology lover.
1. Even when learning doesn't come naturally, we can love
theology and doctrine if it's served consistently with a big helping of
gentleness and grace. Continue at Ashley Haupt
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