My goal as a theologian is to move beyond the acquisition of knowledge to its application in real life: in a word, I want to get wisdom. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Being a systematic theologian allows me to indulge all my interests - in literature, film, art, music - by relating them all to God. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Christianity is neither a system of ideas nor of morality but a way, a way of life. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
All biblical exegetes and theologians have a theory of language, whether they acknowledge it or not. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Everyday life became infused with urgency as I tried to speak and act in ways that fit the holy script and glorified God in… — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
I'm interested in the history of ideas and how these ideas take on flesh and influence culture, and the church. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Theology is faith seeking understanding, but understanding is more than theoretical. If we really grasp who and where we are as disciples, we should… — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
“If I speak in the tongues of Reformers and of professional theologians, and I have not personal faith in Christ, my theology is nothing… — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Desire for God without doctrine is blind; doctrine without desire is empty. — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
Too often, however, the church professes its faith but is unsure how to practice it. Even some of my seminary students come to theology… — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
My goal as a theologian is to move beyond the acquisition of knowledge to its application in real life: in a word, I want… — Kevin Vanhoozer Copy Share Image
