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?