Doctrine of Creation: Episode Three

We continue our series on the doctrine of creation by discussing the inherent goodness of creation, the ways that sin corrupts this goodness, and the implications of this for our life and faith.

Here are some questions we discuss:

• As biblical Christians, how should we view the material world as God's creation?

• Why does the creation narrative in Genesis repeat God's affirmation of his creation and it's goodness?

• Is God's initial creation perfect?

• What is Gnosticism? Where do we see the influence of this ancient heresy in the world and the Church today?

• How do we hold together the inherent goodness of creation with our sin and all the consequences of sin?

• How does sin twist the desires that God has given for our good? How does God re-order our re-direct our desires?

Our series on the doctrine of creation will continue in future episodes. We will cover topics like the image of God our bodies, sub-creation, sabbath, and eschatology in relation to creation.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/hit-the-road

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Doctrine of Creation: Episode Two

We continue our series on the doctrine of creation by discussing where we see the related themes of forming and filling in the biblical creation account. We also discuss how the categories of forming and filling help us to understand and live out our God-given work and vocation as human beings.

Here are some questions we discuss:

• How do the categories of forming and filling help us read and understand the creation narrative in Genesis 1-3?

• How does God bring order out of chaos in creation?

• How does proper bounding and ordering lead to greater life, beauty, and freedom in creation and in human life?

• What happens when we try to transcend or throw off the limits that God has given for our good?

• Why does God instruct humans to take dominion of the earth? What does this look like for us today?

• How do the categories of forming and filling shape our work as the people of God in our homes and in the world?

Our series on the doctrine of creation will continue in future episodes. We will cover topics like the goodness and corruption of creation, our bodies, sub-creation, sabbath, and eschatology in relation to creation.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/hit-the-road

License code: GK64UVIEP6WBBIJD

Doctrine of Creation: Episode One

We begin our series on the doctrine of creation by considering what the biblical creation account reveals about God and why this is foundational for the rest of Christian theology and the redemptive story of Scripture. We also discuss how the doctrine of the Trinity–the truth that God has eternally existed as one being in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who are co-equal in divinity, glory, power, and honour–helps us make sense of the world and our nature as human beings.

Here are some questions we discuss:

• Why begin with the doctrine of creation?
• What is the focus of the biblical creation narratives?
• What does the creation narrative reveal about God?
• Why is it necessary (and good) for God to be Triune?
• How does the Bible address and correct ancient and contemporary misunderstandings about creation?
• How is God's nature reflected in creation and in humanity?
• How do the persons of the Trinity relate in the work of creation and the work of redemption?

Our series on the doctrine of creation will continue in future episodes. We will cover the themes of forming and filling, the goodness and corruption of creation, our bodies, sub-creation, sabbath, and eschatology in relation to creation.

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/augustine/hit-the-road

License code: GK64UVIEP6WBBIJD