Why go to seminary?
Why go to Seminary? Zanele Arlington Jiane 2018 April 19 "I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad." Psalm 119:96 Many brothers and sisters in the Lord often ask when I reveal I am studying Theology; "What is the point of a seminary education when we have the Holy Spirit who is our teacher?" The answer is simple. The Holy Spirit works through the word of God. The Holy Spirit superintended the writing of the Bible (2 Peter 1:21), and the church’s witness to the canon of scripture. Our professed belief in the Holy Spirit must reflect these facts. Private scriptural interpretations are a misnomer in light of 2 Peter 1:21. No one should claim private revelation apart from the Word. Jesus’ Great Commission prompts his disciples to “teach them to obey all I have commanded you” (Matthew 18:16-20). These broad commandments cannot be grasped in light of this verse but must be learned nonetheless. Seminary affords a st...
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