The Leader’s Way 51: Trust in Atonement with Teresa Morgan
Apr 21, 2025
Teresa Morgan, a Yale Divinity School Professor, specializes in the history of ideas and early Christianity. In this engaging conversation, she unpacks the Greek word 'pistis,' revealing its profound meanings surrounding trust and faith. Morgan critiques traditional views of atonement theology, highlighting the importance of genuine relationships in both ancient and modern contexts. The discussion also links trust to personal identity and emphasizes the need for cultivating authentic connections in faith practices today.
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Pistis Means Relational Trust First
- The Greek word pistis originally meant trust, trustworthiness, and faithfulness in early Christianity.
- Its meaning later evolved to include belief, showing a development from relational trust to intellectual belief.
Bi-Directional Trust in Pistis
- Pistis reflects a two-way relationship involving trust and faithfulness.
- God is both faithful and trustworthy, inviting reciprocal trust from humans.
Trust Is More Than Transactional
- Trust in God is often misunderstood as transactional or utilitarian in modern contexts.
- True trust is deeper and can be a relationship for its own sake, beyond just expecting outcomes.
