Theology is Essential for Discipleship: A Conversation with KJ Drake

Why is theology crucial for Christian discipleship? In this engaging conversation, Brannon Ellis (Executive Editor of Modern Reformation) sits down with KJ Drake (Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Indianapolis Theological Seminary) to explore the vital connections between the Bible, theology, faith, church life, and everyday Christian living. They discuss:

0:00 Intro 
0:32 The Disconnect Between Knowledge and Application
1:52 KJ's Realization about the Importance of Theological Thinking
3:43 The Problem of Separating Doctrines into Disjointed Statements
5:57 Brannon's Conversation with Two Jehovah's Witnesses
6:47 The Church Often Neglects Trinitarian Worship
9:10 The Difference between Knowing about God and Knowing God
10:04 Theology is "Living to God in Christ"
11:55 Doctrines are Tools for Understanding and Living Faithfully
14:11 Theology is Reading the Bible Well
16:12 Grounding Theology in Scripture and Community
16:45 Pride and Over-Specialization are Obstacles to Theological Reasoning
18:20 Practicing Theology through the "Loci" or Primary Topics
19:39 Devotion is Vital for Theological Reasoning
20:24 Past Masters are Models of Theological Reasoning
21:58 The Role of the Sacraments in Theological Reasoning
23:54 The Importance of Continued Study and Reflection
24:49 Opportunities for Theology in a Post-Christian World
27:15 The Real Dangers of Bad Doctrine
28:20 Good Theology Matters for Everyday Life
29:23 True Theology Lasts Forever

Join us to discover how an ever-deeper knowledge of God and his ways is non-negotiable—both for growing in being a faithful disciple of Jesus and for fruitfulness in our calling to participate in Jesus' mission of making disciples.

Host: Brannon Ellis
Guest: KJ Drake, Indianapolis Theological Seminary. https://indysem.org

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