Just and Sinner Podcast Creation, Providence, and the Angels (Intro to Theology Lesson 5)
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Sep 6, 2025 Dive into the fascinating doctrines of creation, divine providence, and the role of angels. Discover how God's involvement shapes history and humanity's narrative, even amid sin. Explore Thomas Aquinas's concept of the 'unmoved mover' and its implications for our understanding of motion and existence. Delve into the intricate dance between free will and divine sovereignty, revealing how individual choices align with God's grand design. Finally, uncover how historical developments paved the way for Christ's arrival and the growth of Christianity.
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Providence Is Oriented Toward Redemption
- Scripture frames providence primarily around judgment and redemption rather than a full disclosure of God's hidden decrees.
- Focus on God's revealed purpose: the redemption of humanity as the central meaning of providence.
Humanity Is Central In Providence
- All things were created and are preserved for the sake of humanity and its redemption.
- The incarnation is the central event that gives meaning to historical providence.
God Upholds Existence Continuously
- Preservation means God continually upholds existence; creatures do not possess existence by themselves.
- If God stopped preserving things, they would cease to exist instantly.
