Trinitarian and Christological Exegesis with Shawn Wilhite (S2E7)
Feb 12, 2024
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Dr. Shawn Wilhite, Associate Professor of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University discusses the relationship between theology and exegesis. They emphasize the need to approach scripture with a theological mindset and explore the role of tradition in interpreting scripture. The chapter also explores the vex of Jesus reading strategy and the importance of accessible theological concepts.
Understanding the relationship between theology and exegesis is crucial for interpreting Scripture in light of the Triune God and the two-natured Christ.
Recognizing the two natures of Jesus and employing a theological framework helps navigate biblical passages with paradoxes or contradictions.
Deep dives
The importance of theological thinking
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of fostering serious theological thinking that is rooted in the biblical story and applied to the Christian life. The host, Caleb Leonard, discusses various topics and themes in Christian doctrine, biblical theology, and Christian formation through conversations with experts in the field. The episode highlights the significance of theology in Bible study and understanding the biblical text of Jesus, as well as the reciprocal relationship between sound biblical understanding and theology.
Trinitarian and Christological Exegesis
The podcast episode features a conversation with Dr. Sean Willhyte about the topic of Trinitarian and Christological Exegesis. Dr. Willhyte, an expert in the field, shares insights on how to approach the interpretation of Scripture from a Trinitarian and Christological perspective. The conversation explores the relationship between the Trinity, the person of Christ, and biblical interpretation, highlighting the significance of understanding these theological concepts for a deeper understanding of the biblical text.
Understanding Divine and Human Aspects
The discussion delves into the theological understanding of the divine and human aspects of Jesus as seen in the Gospels. It emphasizes the need to recognize the two natures of Jesus - the divine and the human - and how they interact within his single person. The episode explores the concept of appropriate language and inseparable operations in interpreting biblical passages that seem to present paradoxes or contradictions, helping listeners navigate these complexities with a theological and Christological framework.
The Journey of Learning Theology
The episode encourages listeners to embrace theology as a lifelong journey and a way of life. It highlights the importance of spiritual growth, participation in healthy churches, and the practice of studying theological resources. The conversation emphasizes that theology is attainable for all believers, even though it may take time to grasp certain concepts and build theological clarity. It encourages humility, curiosity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit in the pursuit of theological understanding.
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Shawn Wilhite (PhD, Durham University; PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) Associate Professor of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University to discuss the relationship between theology and exegesis in the interpretation of Scripture. How does Scripture speak of the Triune God and the two-natured Christ and what does creedal orthodoxy have to do with biblical interpretation? And why does it matter for the church today? Listen to find out!
Resources
Biblical Reasoning: Christological and Trinitarian Rules for Exegesis by Tyler Wittman and Bobby Jamieson https://a.co/d/8DLbQz5
Interpreting Scripture with the Great Tradition: Recovering the Genius of Premodern Exegesis https://a.co/d/47N1TVq
The Trinity by Donald Fairbairn https://a.co/d/gsVq7x5
The Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain https://a.co/d/47N1TVq
Trinitarian Dogmatics: Exploring the Grammar of the Christian Doctrine of God by Glenn Butner https://a.co/d/6EpdXfS
Simply God: Recovering The Classical Trinity by Peter Sanlon https://a.co/d/019S6ed
On the Incarnation by Athanasiushttps://a.co/d/biQa8ER
Five Theological Orations: Christian Classics Series by Gregory of Nazianzus https://a.co/d/eW3OeKd
On the Unity of Christ (Popular Patristics) by Cyril of Alexandria https://a.co/d/0t5VPXs
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