ELEMENTS BEHIND ROCK SOLID JOURNEY: THE SIMPLE ELEMENT

There are three elements that have gone into the purpose of Rock Solid Journey. Those three elements are the Clear Element, the Simple Element, and the Counter Element.
This post will summarize the Simple Element.
 
There is no shortage of faithful Bible teachers who bring fresh insights and perspectives from the Scripture. Thanks to services like YouTube and Vimeo, one can tap into seminary level teaching and deep, rich preaching from pastors and scholars across the nation. They challenge one’s heart and mind through the mining of the rich ore contained in the Word of God. Deep insights and heavy theology are important --and we do not want to abandon a good, meaty exposition of text, full of Greek tenses that precisely define the theological application of the passage. And if the speaker makes it understandable, all the better.
 
But sometimes, we have to come up for air. Perhaps we have come to a season when Christians need to return to the simplicity of the Scripture. There is a well-known anecdote about a famous theologian who was asked what he felt was the most significant theological truth. He thought for a second, then said, “The most significant theological truth I have found is this: ‘Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.’”
 
Perhaps it is time to reacquaint ourselves with the basics, remind ourselves of the foundations of the faith, and grab ahold of those handholds that can propel us up the rock wall of Biblical understanding. When is the last time you read the account of David and Goliath with the excitement and wonderment of a child, believing that the God who helped David could also help you? Have you tried to memorize the Ten Commandments or the Beatitudes or the Lord’s Prayer again? Have you been sobered lately by the prophetic Scriptures and their clear declaration that Jesus is returning to a messy world?
 
You can and should go deep in your understanding of the Bible. But you also need the refreshment that simple teaching can bring. Perhaps it is time to catch that breath of fresh air and, once again, take in the simplicity of the Word of God.