Theology is for Doxology | Romans 11:33–36

Church at the Cross : Sunday Messages

This sermon explores Romans 11:25-32, emphasizing that theology should lead us to doxology (praise) and devotion (godliness). It underscores the wonder and worth of God, the wisdom and ways of God, and the wealth and works of God, acknowledging that while God can be truly known, He cannot be fully comprehended.

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Key Takeaways: “As I often tell my students, theology is for doxology and devotion—that is, the praise of God and the practice of godliness...Theology is at its healthiest when it is consciously under the eye of the God of whom it speaks, and when it is singing to his glory.”

- J. I. Packer, Concise Theology: A Guide to Historic Christian Beliefs.

+ Theology is for Doxology and devotion.

+ The Wonder and Worth of God.

1 Kings 10:23 (CSB)

1 Kings 10:4–8 (CSB)

+ The Wisdom and Ways of God

- God can be truly known but not fully known.

Deuteronomy 29:29 (CSB)

Psalm 56:8–9 (CSB)

+ The Wealth and Works of God.

Psalm 50:12 (CSB)

Colossians 1:16–17 (ESV)