Marrow 7: Creation

S2E13—Marrow 7: Creation

Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology, by William Ames, with particular focus upon Creation. Highlights:

• Creation ex nihilo.
• What is the creator-creature distinction?
• Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity?
• What about micro-evolution, speciation, & natural selection?
• Will earth or heaven be our final home?
• The 3rd heaven and annihilation of earth.
• What are angels, and why is the idea of angel-human hybrids stupid?
• 1 Enoch, Jude, Nephilim, sons of God & daughters of men.
• Fanciful speculation about the angelic and spiritual world.
• Pit bulls—utter abomination or useful destroyer of creatures?
• "Grace restores nature"—what does this mean and why should we care? Is it crucial?
• Ames & Paul: modern sexists.
• Do ladies need to get out of politics?
• Beth Moore & Rosaria Butterfield.
• Men need to restrain their women.
• Dominion—what is it? How should it factor into our thinking and ethics?