Well, I’m taking the plunge here and beginning a blog. It has been on my to do list for a while, but the time to get an initial post out never quite materialized (until now). As we start this path (assuming you’ll travel a little with me) it would probably be helpful if I explain to you where we’re headed.
As you may have guessed from the title of the blog, the posts you will read will be primarily theological in nature. The title is a reference to Dr. Michael Bauman’s book “Pilgrim Theology.” In this book, Dr. Bauman encourages the reader to avoid resting in their current knowledge of God, and instead continue exploring deeper into what the Bible says about Him. In this sense, theology is much like a journey into God’s revelation of who He is. Whether you like it or not, because you are human this is a journey you are already on. The question is whether you will pursue the trail in earnest, or merely play at being a pilgrim. Dr. Charles Ryrie puts it this way:
“Theology is for everyone. Indeed, everyone needs to be a theologian. In reality, everyone is a theologian — of one sort or another. And therein lies the problem. There is nothing wrong with being an amateur theologian or a professional theologian, but there is everything wrong with being an ignorant or sloppy theologian.”
Hopefully this blog will serve as a log book of sorts for my journey. Sometimes the entries will be clear and the thoughts well defined. Other times, they will contain questions for which I have yet to find the answers. In either case though, I hope that these musings will serve to encourage you to press on your pilgrimage and not give up, even when the trail is rough. Who knows, they may even shed some light on your way! Conversely, I’m looking forward to hearing from you, and getting your insight into the Truth as we go!
What are we waiting for? Let’s hit the trail!
