{"product_id":"9781087758770_fruitful-theology","title":"Fruitful Theology","description":"Why do the theologians rage? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eshould not\u003c\/i\u003e be this way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eFruitful Theology\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003ci\u003eFruitful Theology\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wants to grow in an understanding of Scripture, but is afraid that knowledge will make them arrogant; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Is confused about the relationship between doctrine and Christian living; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Is concerned that theological conviction promotes disunity and discord among Christians; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Desires to grow in Christian maturity, but isn't sure how theology fits into that desire. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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, and that is exactly what this book hopes to explore. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ronni Kurtz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40701865852977,"sku":"9781087758770","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/9926\/3793\/files\/9781087758770.jpg?v=1772538655","url":"https:\/\/bakerbookhouse.com\/products\/9781087758770_fruitful-theology","provider":"Baker Book House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}