The Word of God is just that.
Give me a minute to explain.
Theology is not built by human thought. The self-authenticating Voice is the Word of God. He discloses to humanity what The Eternal Trinity desires to communicate with humans. I am not building an outline based on my views of God. The Almighty speaks and acts: I am simply a witness of His self-disclosure.
What I see, I simply point to, saying, “Look at that!” “Listen to that Word!” As a witness, I do not speak on behalf of The Sovereign whom I see and hear. I simply repeat what has been spoken, allowing the Word its active Voice.
Some will errantly quibble by suggesting I pick and choose the words I want to emulate. But I respond, “I take the whole at face value with my limited understanding, not imposing my interpretive lens on The God who speaks and acts.” I do not tell others how they should think, feel, or speak. Neither do I impose my thoughts on God’s thoughts. The proper response to biblical theology is a humble bow toward Heaven.
Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth.
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.