Trevin Wax has quite a thoughtful piece called “Don’t Miss the Main Point of Bible Study.” In it, he addresses the common temptations to study the Bible for education or daily inspiration. Such things are worthless, unless they draw us nearer to the Lord to behold his face, that we might break forth into exultation of his glory.
The task of Christian theology isn’t one of invention or establishment; it’s about discovery and explanation. We’ve stumbled across something real, and as we behold with awe the wonders of this reality we seek to expound on it faithfully, trusting that what we’ve seen will change us. “We are changed into the one we see,” said Gregory the Great.
Wax is right. This is something we must not miss. Check it out!
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