Agreed, historical theology can be useful and instructive. However, once misapplications of theology emerge, they must also be contended against, as Luther contended against the many errors of the medieval church. And there has been insufficient opposition on the part of Bible-believing churches to the many scriptural distortions that are rampant in these confusing times.
Paul did not only preach the gospel, he also exposed oppositions to the gospel as well. Surely preaching the gospel includes defending it from worldly distortions.
Without knowledge, there can be no earnest contention, but without earnest contention, mere awareness of false doctrines benefits the individual but not the church.
"Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."
Agreed, historical theology can be useful and instructive. However, once misapplications of theology emerge, they must also be contended against, as Luther contended against the many errors of the medieval church. And there has been insufficient opposition on the part of Bible-believing churches to the many scriptural distortions that are rampant in these confusing times.
Paul did not only preach the gospel, he also exposed oppositions to the gospel as well. Surely preaching the gospel includes defending it from worldly distortions.
Without knowledge, there can be no earnest contention, but without earnest contention, mere awareness of false doctrines benefits the individual but not the church.
"Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints."