Everyday Theology by Mary Wiley

Bible Study. 208 Pages. 4 Stars

Synopsis:

Theology is the study of God, what He has done, is doing, and will do in the world. And it’s not just for those with formal education or those who work at your church. It’s for you in your everyday moments, questions, and decisions. It’s for the big and little, the exciting and mundane. Our theology is the basis of our faith and touches every part of our existence. In this 8-session study, explore the essential doctrines of Scripture, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, humanity, salvation, the church, and the end times to know God more deeply through these foundational truths. Features: -Leader helps to guide questions and discussions within small groups -Personal study segments to complete between 8 weeks of group sessions -Daily foundational Bible verses for memorization -Additional resources to support and reinforce weekly study Benefits: -Worship with a greater understanding of who God is and His work in the world. -Increase your ability to discern between truth and false teaching. -Examine foundational truths to better understand what you believe and deepen your relationship with God.

My Review: 

This study is very well laid out. It’s clear and easy to navigate. The topics transition well from one to another. And the questions and content itself was just really well done, in my opinion. It’s also just well-bound and laid out visually.

There was no accompanying video, which seems a little out of norm for what I’ve seen in women’s bible studies recently, but that didn’t detract from the study at all, in my opinion. Our group was forced to actually talk about the questions and points in the study, which I really liked.

The study covers basic, foundational truths that we build the Christian faith on. But it digs into each one and shows us why we believe what we do. The connections that Wiley drew and truths she pointed us toward were really neat. There were a few days I really got excited. Though I wouldn’t venture to say I learned much new, I did learn a whole lot deeper. I feel like I’m standing on a more solid foundation for the truths I do believe in, which is really encouraging.

It’s an eight week study, and each week covers a different foundational piece of the Christian doctrine. But, don’t worry, it isn’t as scary as it sounds. Wiley asks questions that make you think and grow in your understanding of why this is so important, but she’s also super conversational and down to earth. She explains the big theological words and really brings the concepts down to the everyday level.

I’d definitely recommend the study! Even if you’re a seasoned warrior, this book has a firm foundation that can be useful for deeping and clarifying your understanding as well as preparing you to talk about what and why you believe with confidence.