Theology As Discipleship
Theology As Discipleship by Keith L. Johnson, published by Inter-Varsity Press in 2016, offers a fresh perspective on the discipline of theology, presenting it as a vital means of engaging with the life of the true God. This 192-page book addresses the common perception of theology as dry and disconnected, arguing instead for its relevance to everyday life and its integral connection to the traditions and practices of the church.
In this accessible introduction, Johnson emphasizes that genuine theology must be rooted in obedience to Jesus Christ and serve the church. He departs from traditional doctrinal overviews, focusing instead on the Christian life—being in Christ, hearing God’s Word, and sharing the mind of Christ. Readers will find that theology not only leads to discipleship but is also a way of actively following Christ in faith, making this work relevant for those interested in spiritual growth and Christian living.
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A fresh presentation of theology as one of the ways we participate in the life of the true God.
For many people, the word ‘theology’ evokes something dry, academic, irrelevant and disconnected from the everyday concerns of life. We surely would not say that about God, so why is our talk about God any different?
In this engaging and accessible introduction, Keith Johnson takes a fresh look at theology. He presents the discipline of theology as one of the ways we participate in the life of the triune God. Without suggesting it should be removed from the academy, Johnson argues that theology has to be integrally connected to the traditions and practices of the church. If academic theology is to be genuinely theological, then it has to be carried out in obedience to Jesus Christ and in service to the church.
Unlike other introductions, Theology as Discipleship avoids the usual overview of doctrines according to the creed, which traditionally move from the Trinity to eschatology. Instead, Johnson explains the content of theology by describing the Christian life – being in Christ, hearing God’s Word, sharing the mind of Christ. Theology not only leads to discipleship, but is itself a way of following after Christ in faith.
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