# “Christian theology’s greatest privilege” by Steven Duby

- Link: https://tollelege.net/2026/03/02/christian-theologys-greatest-privilege-by-steven-duby/
- Published: 2026-03-02T17:45:36-06:00
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“The magnitude of the work to be done in Christology and theology proper underscores
how important it is for biblical scholars, historical theologians, and dogmatic 
theologians to cooperate.

Reading Scripture today without an alertness to the history of Christian exegesis
and dogmatic theology severely limits one’s interpretive resources and may lead 
to advocating a reading of a text that has already been tried and duly found wanting.

At the same time, undertaking topical exposition of scriptural doctrine in dogmatic
theology in isolation from the yield of biblical scholarship may cause us to miss
insights that can refine our thinking and add a richer texture to our confession
of what God has revealed.

In the end, it is Christian theology’s greatest privilege to confess and bear witness
to the triune God, who both transcends the economy of salvation and, in the person
of the Son, has partaken of flesh and blood to deliver us from our sin.

If the claims of this study are accurate, then grasping that the triune God does
indeed transcend the economy is precisely what is needed to understand the meaning
and efficacy of the incarnate Son’s work.

Because He always remains the Son who has life in Himself, He can give His flesh
for the life of the world. Because He always remains rich even in the midst of His
human lowliness, He can make us rich with the gift of salvation.”

–Steven J. Duby, [_**Jesus and the God of Classical Theism: Biblical Christology in Light of the Doctrine of God**_ ](https://amzn.to/4aKGRgb)(
Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic: A Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2022), 377.

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