You have put into words the thoughts and feelings I often have. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. (I am appreciative when someone has the ability/gift to use words in a way that helps clarify my muddled thoughts...)
Wow. So much of what you wrote about the theological wanderer I identify with!
As I was reading it Abraham came to mind. He was as much a spiritual nomad as a physical one, and possibly unique in his generation except, maybe, for Melchizedeq who worshipped the same God.
I gave up trying to 'fit into' a particular doctrinal group years ago as I find doctrinal groups very limiting, and sometime feel very out of place even in my own church as a result. Ultimately, though, I find it far more fulfilling to wander the diverse theological landscape looking for nuggets of truth rather than sticking to the paths worn by others and only seeing what they see / saw.
The everlasting gospel is the one that matters. The Bible characteristic defining the real deal, the one that matters most it seems to me Is 1 Corinthians 13:13
The challenge then becomes how to love the unlovable. Jesus prayed the Father that we would achieve the oneness he has within the Godhead. The answer to that prayer I long and pray for.
I appreciate you very much. Thanks for your sharing and caring.
You have put into words the thoughts and feelings I often have. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. (I am appreciative when someone has the ability/gift to use words in a way that helps clarify my muddled thoughts...)
Thanks.
Wow. So much of what you wrote about the theological wanderer I identify with!
As I was reading it Abraham came to mind. He was as much a spiritual nomad as a physical one, and possibly unique in his generation except, maybe, for Melchizedeq who worshipped the same God.
I gave up trying to 'fit into' a particular doctrinal group years ago as I find doctrinal groups very limiting, and sometime feel very out of place even in my own church as a result. Ultimately, though, I find it far more fulfilling to wander the diverse theological landscape looking for nuggets of truth rather than sticking to the paths worn by others and only seeing what they see / saw.
The everlasting gospel is the one that matters. The Bible characteristic defining the real deal, the one that matters most it seems to me Is 1 Corinthians 13:13
The challenge then becomes how to love the unlovable. Jesus prayed the Father that we would achieve the oneness he has within the Godhead. The answer to that prayer I long and pray for.
I appreciate you very much. Thanks for your sharing and caring.