Keith L. Johnson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of theology at Wheaton College. He is the author of Karl Barth and the Analogia Entis.
"This is theology that is saturated with Scripture, humbly centered
on Christ and the gospel, and earnestly intended for God's people.
This is theology for discipleship, and it is truly theology as
discipleship. I learned much from reading it, and I was edified and
challenged by it. It is a gift to us all."
*Thomas H. McCall, associate professor of biblical and systematic
theology, director, Carl F. H. Henry Center for Theological
Understanding, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School*
"This book is the prescription for all Christians who doubt
theology's relevance for Christian living—and for all Christians
who wonder what theology is about and how it works. Keith Johnson
has 'nailed it' with this fine introductory work on the practical
relevance of theology for Christian discipleship. Readers with an
appreciation for theology will benefit from reading it as well. The
chapters on Scripture express an enlightened evangelical approach
to the Bible as the living Word of God."
*Roger E. Olson, Foy Valentine Professor of Christian Theology and
Ethics, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University,
Waco, Texas*
"In Theology as Discipleship, Keith Johnson invites readers to
inhabit a rich theological landscape as followers of Christ.
Johnson's book overflows with wisdom and joy as he shows how
Christians of all vocations are called to live in union with
Christ, being reshaped by God's Word through the Spirit. This
refreshing book is a wonderful theological companion for disciples
of Jesus Christ."
*J. Todd Billings, Gordon H. Girod Research Professor of Reformed
Theology, Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI*
"Keith Johnson rightly understands that the practices of theology
and discipleship are woven together; here he offers wise
reflections on how to go about the task under the Word and Spirit
and for the sake of the other. He ably points us in the right
direction."
*Kelly M. Kapic, author of A Little Book for New Theologians*
"Keith Johnson has done a great service not only for the academic
study of theology but for the church. In a time when the church's
proclamation of its faith and the academy's reflection upon faith
seem to be deeply divided, Johnson builds a bridge across the
chasm. He shows not only why theology is necessary for the church
but also why it can only find its true meaning when joined to the
church's life as a form of Christian discipleship. Drawing upon the
riches of the church's past yet grounded solidly in Scripture, this
book expounds and reflects upon the gospel as the mystery of God's
will that was foreordained in Christ and does so in a way that is
not only deeply learned and careful, but also caring and clear. For
those wondering why they should bother with theology at all, they
will find here a wise and compassionate answer. For those who turn
theology into a practice of intellectual theatrics or point of
pride, they will find here an incisive and needed corrective. This
book is, in short, a wonderful and exemplary primer to the task of
theology that deserves many readers."
*Kimlyn J. Bender, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor
University*
"Johnson has given us a gift with this work. I highly commend it
both to theological educators looking to introduce their students
to the theological task, as well as those looking to be reminded of
their own call to discipleship."
*Derek Rishmawy, Themelios, August 2016*
"The heart of Johnson's thesis is that theology is vital to
discipleship because it trains us to rightly hear, understand, and
use words about God which inevitably influence our religious
practices. . . . He closes the book with a gem: a list of nine ways
that theology must be practiced in order to serve the church and
act as a practice of discipleship. If I were the dean or chair of a
confessional school, I would have this list framed in the office of
every theologian I employed."
*Mike Skinner, Cruciform Theology, December 1, 2015*
"It is difficult to correctly articulate the importance of Theology
as Discipleship by Keith L. Johnson. Not only is the book
well-written and engaging, but the content is challenging and
intentionally aimed. In fact, to say that this book is necessary
for the contemporary church would run the risk of being an
understatement. Johnson has produced a timely and important volume
that exemplifies a personal pursuit of faithfulness in the
discipline of theology. "If you are a Christian educator, pastor,
or simply a Christian seeking to live faithfully in all aspects of
your life, Theology as Discipleship is a must read book—sooner than
later."
*John Kight, Sojourner Theology, December 30, 2015*
"This fine, little book would be ideal for undergrad theology
courses, as well as congregational adult classes and book-study
groups. It would also be quite fitting and beneficial to hand a
copy of Theology as Discipleship to the ministerial candidates in
your church, your favorite seminarian, and your pastor. And while
you're handing out copies, snag one for yourself. You'll be glad
you did!"
*Michael Philliber, Deus Misereatur, January 16, 2016*
"Theology as Discipleship is an excellent work that will help
thoughtful students beginning theological studies."
*Justin L. McLendon, Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies,
Vol. 2, Issue 1*
"Here is a book that should be read by every church leader, in
whatever role. It is a book for every lecturer in theology, and one
that could be introduced with profit to church members. This
reviewer highly commends it."
*Raymond J. Laird, Evangelical Review of Theology, Vol. 41, No. 2,
April 2017*
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