{"product_id":"fruitful-theology-how-the-life-of-the-mind-leads-to-the-life-of-the-soul-paperback","title":"Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonni Kurtz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do the theologians rage? \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonni Kurtz \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is an Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University. Before moving to Ohio, Ronni was a pastor in Kansas City, Missouri for seven years where he also taught theology at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College. He is also the author of \u003ci\u003eNo Shadow of Turning: Divine Immutability and the Economy of Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766886269216,"sku":"9781087758770","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/31d3c9047bf4f526edf98ba1135487fb.webp?v=1780300573","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fruitful-theology-how-the-life-of-the-mind-leads-to-the-life-of-the-soul-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}