Controversy and three levels of doctrine
Ed Stetzer has given us a grid for three levels of theology. It’s simple but I think it’s helpful in deciding what’s worth fighting over when it comes to theology:
Theology
Spurgeon and the Downgrade Controversy
One of my heros is Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892). I’m not alone. Even though he’s been dead over a hundred years, it’s hard to avoid hearing him quoted. His words are
The negative side of controversy
In 1740, John Wesley preached a sermon called Free Grace. Wesley debated whether or not to preach the sermon because he knew that it would lead to controversy. He decided to go ahead
Tripod of the Gospel
Tim Keller has a helpful article in the Spring 2008 issue of Leadership Journal called “The Gospel in All Its Forms.” Keller argues that there is one gospel, a single body of gospel
Theology and Worship
From The Message of Romans (via):
There should be no theology without doxology. There is something fundamentally flawed about a purely academic interest in God. God is not an appropriate object for cool,