217. John Calvin’s Institutes: The Creation of All Things
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In today’s episode, Dr. J. Mark Beach explores the biblical account of creation and what it reveals about the nature of God and humanity. Tracking with the Institutes of the Christian Religion, Dr. Beach examines John Calvin’s key insights, including how the creation story testifies to God's eternal power and benevolent care in preparing the earth for humans made in His image. He’ll also look at the role of angels as God's servants ministering to the Church, as well as the tragic corruption of humanity’s image through the Fall. Despite this, Calvin shows how the creation narrative points to God's wisdom in renewing us through Christ.
In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange explores the theological contributions of Thomas Aquinas, a pivotal medieval thinker. Exploring Aquinas's famous five proofs for God's existence, his integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian doctrine, and his lasting impact on Western theology, Dr....
Published 11/28/24
In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange and host Jared Luttjeboer discuss the rich theological landscape of the Later Medieval period, exploring pivotal figures like Anselm of Canterbury, Peter Abelard, and Thomas Aquinas. They unpack the significant theological debates and doctrinal developments that...
Published 11/21/24