I appreciate the work of theologians in general (with some exceptions, of course), but I still think this title is out of proportion to reality. Imagine an ant bearing the title of anthropologist. Ridiculous? If an ant can't understand human beings much less can we understand God.
Who can search the mind of God? We can at best interpret His word, but with some limitations because God has hidden His secrets from the wise and learned, and revealed them only to His little ones. God often chooses the unlearned to confound the wise, who stumble over their own "wisdom".
Can anyone suggest another word instead of "theologian"?
It would not matter how well I knew the word of God,I could not give myself a title as if I was in a class greater than other people.
It might be some people pride themselves with that title,so they like that title,which is a Pharisee type thing to do,which they liked to convince people that they were great men of God,above the common folk,but Jesus said they have their reward,for they loved the praises of men more than the praises of God.
The Bible says we need not any person teach us,but the Spirit will teach us.
Jesus said the Spirit will guide us in to all truth,and bring to our remembrance things we have learned,and show us things to come.
The Bible says if you lack wisdom,ask God,who gives to all people liberally,nothing wavering.
Daniel and Joseph when interpreting a dream to the king did not give themselves glory,but said,I have no more wisdom than any other person,but it is God that reveals it.
Which means that God will cause all people that seek truth to understand truth,the same as everybody else,which the preacher is not given more wisdom,and understanding,than a common pew sitter.
But I do not want to judge when they say theologian,for they might not think they are special above other people,but might be saying they have studied the word of God for many years,but there are people that will try to convince people that they are above the common saint that stems from arrogance.