Basic Elements of Christian Theology Quotes

“Unfortunately, most Christians and ministers assume that a deep understanding of divine things is not necessary for salvation. Their ministers have led them to believe that baptism is all it takes to obtain the assurance of salvation. They are unaware that such a claim is theological and stands on theological assumptions about the basic elements and matrix of Christian theology. Without a knowledge of the true basic elements and matrix involved in the interpretation of Scripture and the constructions of Christian doctrines, it is amazing how easily believers are deceived by pastors, pastors deceived by professors, professors deceived by scholars, and scholars deceived by tradition.”
― Fernando Canale, Basic Elements of Christian Theology