Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the doctrines of creation and providence.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Why do we treat the doctrines of creation and providence together?
- Barry Jones says that our creation story determines the trajectory of our culture. What does that mean?
- What are some questions the original audience was asking?
- What are the essentials of a Christian doctrine of creation?
- What’s a good definition of providence?
Helpful Definitions:
- Transcendent: God is other (by an infinite extent).
- Imminent: God is near to his creation.
- Creator-Creature Distinction: God is the creator, everything else is creation.
- Theological Triage: Rightly prioritize the urgency and clarity with which we address the topics in a theological category.
- Providence: God’s continued governance and fatherly care over all things.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Genesis 1-2
- “You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English
- “Remember and Rehearse” by JT English
- “Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley
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