Exploring the Relationship Between Knowledge and Practice in Spiritual Formation

Biblical knowledge alone does not guarantee spiritual maturity; belief must be accompanied by embodied practice to lead to growth. Conversion of knowledge into practice is essential for transformation. Historical perspectives show that in the early church, spirituality and theology were not distinct terms, highlighting the inseparable nature of knowledge and practice in spiritual growth. The decline of embodied practices of Jesus coincided with the rise of scientific objectivism and rationalism during the 16th and 17th centuries.