Charles Spurgeon wrote, "Jesus Christ, who is the sum and the substance of the gospel, who is in himself all theology, the incarnation of every precious truth, the all glorious embodiment of the way, the truth and the life." Theology is defined as the study of God. Spurgeon knew that God was incarnate in Christ (John 1:14). God is expressly revealed to us in Christ (Hebrews 1:1-3).
Theologians have different views and opinions on many subjects concerning God. That can be confusing to many believers. What should we do? Spurgeon had the answer. He taught that Jesus Christ is in himself all theology, the incarnation of every precious truth. Interpreting the Bible must be done in the light of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has the final word in understanding the Bible.
Jesus Christ is in himself all theology, because he is the full, total, and final revelation of God. Jesus is the express image or likeness of God (Hebrews 1:1-3). Jesus said, He who has seen me has seen the Father (John 14:9). Jesus is the revelation of God the Father.
Spurgeon knew that Jesus is the incarnation of God. He is God in flesh, fully God and fully man. All theology is summarized in the first chapter of John's Gospel. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us (John 1:14). That's God revealed to us in Christ.
