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Why does it matter what you believe about Jesus Christ, specifically in your role as a Christian educator?
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It matters because what I believe will be taught to my students. I can not be a Christian educator if I don’t believe in Christ.
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It matters what I believe about Jesus Christ because my knowledge and my views will be taught to my students. The information that I have will be the basis or foundation for my lessons.
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If I am wishy washy and not with a clear vision, then the students would know and they would not reap the benefits of someone who is solid in their faith in God.
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What one believes about Christ directly influences who they are and who they are becoming. When it comes to my role as a Christian educator it is important that I hold to the tenants of Christ because it can have a multitude of affects on myself and my students. If I teach my students false claims about Christ I am perpetuating a cycle that will affect the next generation. Conversely, if I am teaching the truth about Christ and the implications of those truths I am helping raise a generation who will walk in obedience to Him. Lastly, this affects my practical day to day interactions with my students. If I don’t believe in a need of a savior and that he paid the price for my sins, I will lack grace and care for my students as I engage them.
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If my beliefs about Christ don’t align with what the Bible teaches about Him, then I cannot say I believe the Bible is true and inerrant. I won’t see the importance of passing along the truths of God’s Word to students nor will I make Scriptures the book-ends of my lessons. What I believe about Jesus will determine what my worldview is based on which will, in turn, color every other part of my life, including teaching.