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What was not adequately emphasized however were the implications of these teachings for the rest of life. As a consequence we were strong on knowing what a doctrine is and why it is well grounded but less strong on knowing where it takes us.

When I was a young Christian, two popular books were called Know what you believe and Know why you believe. They represent well the two main emphases of the Christian culture around me at the time: understand what the Bible teaches and make sure you can defend those teachings against attack. Or in two words: doctrine and apologetics. Fortführung folgt.

"What deal can we strike with God when he gives us everything we have?"