This chapter delves into the concept of enthusiasts in church history, examining how they seek divine knowledge internally and reject external authorities, with references to Martin Luther and Calvin's thoughts on the matter. It discusses the dangers of enthusiasts claiming to have the spirit apart from the word, historical instances like Munster and the papacy, and the significance of Christ as mediator. The conversation also covers the figure Montanis from the second century, his prophetic inspiration, objections raised by other Christians, and the resultant split in the church caused by his prophecies.
Martin Luther once said that, "Adam was the first enthusiast," and by "enthusiast" he doesn’t mean someone who is enthusiastic. The philosophy of enthusiasm is "god-within-ism," a belief and tendency to pit internal spirituality versus external texts, institutions, and authorities. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss how this "god-within-ism" has appeared in the church, from Montanists, to medieval monks, radical figures in the Reformation, Enlightenment philosophers, and contemporary movements today.
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Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb