In Defense of Neatniks

No one likes being called a neatnik or a nitpick—especially a theological one. The nickname conjures an image of a guy sitting in his mom's basement surrounded by Calvin's Institutes, The Westminster Catechism, Systematic Theology (Horton's, Berkhoff's and Grudem's) and dozens upon dozens of commentaries. Think a serious Star Wars fan—but sub in Jesus for Luke Skywalker.

Now to be sure, there are some folks who are definitely a bit too… intense about their preciseness and forget that...