In this episode of the Bounce Podcast, Pastor Bob Lepine and Dr. Jeremy Kimball discuss the importance of a healthy theological foundation in churches. They explore why theology is important, how it can be intimidating, and how it can be divisive. They also discuss how to teach theology in a winsome way and how to make it accessible to church members.
Dr. Jeremy Kimble is passionate about teaching college students the truth of God’s Word. His hope is that through his courses, students will grow in their love for God and others, rightly understand the grand narrative of Scripture, and apply theological truths to everyday life. Dr. Kimble is committed to teaching in the classroom, mentoring students in smaller settings, and speaking in churches, camps, and conference settings. He served in pastoral ministry for eight years and currently serves as a co-leader of an adult Sunday School class at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville. Dr. Kimble's academic interests include biblical and systematic theology, ecclesiology, hermeneutics and homiletics, discipleship and spiritual growth, and biblical and pastoral leadership.
“We can look at the creeds and just see how that was defined and talked through and, and, and why did all these creeds talk about God as Trinity? Because they recognize that actually your salvation is embedded in that.” Jeremy Kimball
“I think when people passively sit and receive information, it's easy to forget. As soon as I have to teach it to someone else, it ensures I better know something about this.” Jeremy Kimball
Mentioned in this Episode:
Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Discipleship-Church-Whole-Disciples/dp/1535993529
Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage by Gavin Ortlund https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Right-Hills-Die-Theological/dp/1433567423
Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves https://www.amazon.com/Delighting-Trinity-Introduction-Christian-Faith/dp/0830839836
Cedarville University https://www.cedarville.edu
Information on Cedarville’s partnership with GCC: https://gccollective.org/partners
Great Commission Collective https://gccollective.org
