God's Away on Business

Tom Waits had two songs, one of which was a song lyric that was the whole song just about God's away on business. The other one was the devil's just God when he's drunk. Jesus and the spirit in Romans eight is doing the same thing where the spirit is close to creation and it feels pain.

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Delve into the complexities of evil and suffering as Mike and Tim are joined by scholar Tim Gombis in their Gospel with Gombis series. Together, they explore the origins of evil within the biblical narrative, the role of human collaboration in God's Kingdom, and how the church can respond to a world marred by suffering and injustice.

Key Takeaways:

The Origins of Evil – Understanding how human rebellion against God's plan introduced chaos and suffering into the world, drawing from Genesis and New Testament teachings.
God's Kingship and Human Collaboration – Exploring how God's sovereignty is actualized through human beings and the importance of collaborating with God to bring about His reign on earth.
The Church's Role in a Broken World – Strategies for the church to embody God's reign by banding together, addressing suffering, and fostering communities of compassion and solidarity.
Sin as Pollution in Purified Space – Discussing the concept of sin not just as moral trespass but as a corruption that affects communal space, and how confession and reconciliation can restore purity.

Guest Highlights:

Tim Gombis – A renowned scholar and theologian, Tim offers profound insights into the problem of evil, the dynamics of God's Kingdom, and the critical role of the church in collaborating with God to heal a broken world.

Resources Mentioned:

Faith Improvised Podcast by Tim Gombis – Faith Improvised
Hebrews and Matthew – Scriptural explorations of God's Kingdom and heavenly realities.
Romans 8 – Insights into suffering, the Spirit's role, and creation's longing for redemption.
No Country for Old Men – IMDb Link – Referenced to illustrate themes of evil and hope.
"Rethinking the Atonement" by David Moffitt – Amazon Link

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