Buku Fruitful Theology – Ronni Kurtz

 Even  a cursory scrolling of social media may lead you to the conclusion that  you have to be angry to do theology. Sadly, our day is characterized by  theological fighting—complete with harsh words, exaggeration, biting  sarcasm, and the spirit of tearing down our brothers and sisters in  Christ. But it does not have to be this way. In fact, it should not be this way.

In Fruitful Theology,  Ronni Kurtz swims upstream to counter this prevailing problem. Instead  of theology leading to anger, division, and discord, this book shows  that the life of the mind can actually lead to the fruit of the Spirit. Fruitful Theology is for anyone who:

• Wants to grow in an understanding of Scripture, but is afraid that knowledge will make them arrogant;
• Is confused about the relationship between doctrine and Christian living;
• Is concerned that theological conviction promotes disunity and discord among Christians;
• Desires to grow in Christian maturity, but isn’t sure how theology fits into that desire.

What  if our speech and conduct were seasoned more with love, joy, peace,  patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and  self-control? How might the church’s unity be restored, and our witness  be maximized, if we were characterized by the fruit of the Spirit  instead of the spirit of our age? Theology may not be the most obvious  candidate in helping reorient our life towards the fruit of the Spirit,  but a right contemplation of God can indeed lead to right living for  God.

Title: Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul
By: Ronni Kurtz
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2022
Dimensions: 8.50 X 5.50 X 0.68 (inches)
Weight: 7 ounces
ISBN-13: 9781087758770