The Perils of a Perfect Theology

The Perils of a Perfect Theology

"Reformed theology is consistent, logical, and nearly irrefutable. True seekers find it attractive, even seductive in its intellectual beauty. And therein lies its biggest flaw: Perfection."

This is a great post by Jim Gilbert. He anchors the truth in the person of Jesus rather than theological facts. He may overstate his case a little, but it is a very thought-provoking piece.

Comments

[will spotts]

Interesting post.

He is correct about the "perfection" of refomed thought -- not that it is perfect, but that it coheres very well. Yet it in places seems to ignore some inconvenient facts.

I don't think I agree with some of his point, though. (i.e. He has a very legitimate point, but he seems to go farther with it than I would.)

[Michael W. Kruse]

I found his statement about not "arguing facts" to be a little overstated. I think that is an over reaction. Still, his main point about no perfect theologies is on target. The truth is often far more complex and nuanced than our theological constructions.