Active Theology

 

    Christians believe things that seem impossible.  If you are true Christian, then you believe that there is only one God, but He is in three persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).  You believe that He spoke this world and everything involved in life into existence.  You believe that Jesus came to live among people to be the final and true sacrifice that death could not defeat.  He rose back to life after three days of death.  You believe that God's Word is a living love letter to all people.  It holds the secret to the power of eternal life: Jesus is the only way.

    What you believe you live out in your life.  Your faith is dead or it makes you bold.  Your theology is an active part of your life to find rest, peace, discernment, and endurance.  When you rebel you lose out on these powerfully holy tools.  Faith requires in believing the impossible and knowing that God can still do anything as long as it matches up with what He said in the Bible.  He can't lie.

    Living theology hold a sense of urgency.  Scriptures are not just words, but the powerful voice of God.  You can't fake your way in faith.  God's Word divides, penetrates, convicts, and reveals truth.  You can only take God for granted for so long before consequences will be faced.  The Bible tells you what happens to the hard hearted.

    The Bible is active because of the Holy Spirit.  He works in and through it.  He provides understanding and wisdom.  He helps you see the truth.  He leads you toward repentance, humility, correction, obedience, and joy.  He reveals your selfish motives and helps reshape them to be pure.  In this way you are able to judge yourself to avoid being judged by God.

    God's Word produces fruit if it is heard, read, studied, and lived out.  You have to tend and cultivate your relationship with God.  It can't be one sided.  If you lack spiritual fruit, then it is on you not God.  Do not get so busy in life that you can't make time for God.  He took the time to create and pursue you.  You can give a little time back.  In the long run you are the one that benefits from it.  No moment spent with God is ever wasted.  

Psalm 95, Isaiah 55:8-13, & Hebrews 3:12-15, 4:6-13