When Theology Outpaces Intimacy

The Zoé Life

For everyone · Introduction and Reader Reflection

Yet Still Struggle

Knowledge on the left is good. The book's point is that it does not guarantee what is on the right. Circle the struggles on the right that are honestly yours.

Circle what is yours

Knowing, and still struggling

A Believer Can…

Yet Still Struggle To…

  • Know theologyHear God
  • Know systematic doctrineRecognize conviction
  • Know Greek and HebrewWalk closely with Christ
  • Know church historyCultivate intimacy
  • Explain biblical conceptsRespond quickly to God’s leading
  • Defend doctrineDevelop friendship with God
  • Accumulate informationExperience transformation

From the book

Reflection questions

  1. Have I ever confused knowledge about God with relationship with God?

  2. Have I assumed that learning more automatically meant I was growing closer to Him?

  3. Which side of the tension has received greater emphasis in my life?

    Information or intimacy? · Study or communion? · Knowledge or responsiveness?

  4. How would I describe my current friendship with God?

    Is it growing? · Stagnant? · Neglected? · Flourishing?

Complete this sentence

One change

The one change I believe God may be inviting me to make because of this book is:

From When Theology Outpaces Intimacy by Kraig Kleeman, a one-page reflection sheet.