New Testament scholar Dennis R. Edwards argues that while much scholarly attention is given to conflicts around doctrinal heresy in the early church, the authors of 1 John, 2 Peter, and Jude emphasize a failure to know and live like Jesus as the greatest threat to their communities.

In his inaugural lecture as Regent College's first Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology, J.I. Packer made a compelling case that theology and spirituality belong together. Far from being merely an academic discipline, theology should lead us into deeper worship, discipleship, and communion with God. Sound doctrine and faithful spiritual formation are inseparable, as we are invited not only to know not only truths about God, but to know God himself.