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Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage is unavailable, but you can change that!

In theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity prevail? Pastor Gavin Ortlund makes the case that while all doctrines matter, some are more essential than others. He considers how and what to prioritize in doctrine and ministry, encouraging humility and grace along the way. Using four basic categories...

the church’s historical testimony from having a lesser, relative authority. It is appropriate and necessary to pursue, for the purposes of doing theological triage, a careful consideration of the wisdom of those who have preceded us in the faith.4 At the same time, Scripture alone occupies the unique place of final and norming authority. As the Westminster Confession of Faith affirms, “The supreme judge by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions
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