Real theology is always rather shocking to people who already think they know what they think. I'm still shocked myself. :-)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real theology surprises people who think they already understand their own thoughts, and he is still surprised.
- In plain terms
- Theology often challenges assumed certainty, even for the author.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay open to being surprised by deep topics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when faced with unexpected ideas?
- What keeps you humble?
Another view
Surprise may stem from lack of prior study.
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Personally, I like to defiantly split my infinitives. :-)
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