ORT Shorts Ep. 285: God Looks Like Jesus
Oct 21, 2025
Dr. Oord delves into a thought-provoking book advocating that God embodies the essence of Jesus. The discussion critiques classical theism for imposing philosophical concepts that obscure the true nature of God. Oord emphasizes the importance of prioritizing Jesus' revelation over traditional metaphysical models. The conversation highlights the radical notion of God's love as humble, self-sacrificial, and other-oriented. This fresh perspective invites listeners to rethink how they understand divine character.
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A Short, Accessible Recommendation
- Thomas Jay Oord describes reading a short, accessible book titled God Looks Like Jesus by Gregory Boyd and Scott Boren.
- He praises its readability and insightful content.
Start With Jesus, Not Philosophy
- Gregory Boyd and Scott Boren argue classical theism forces Greek metaphysics onto the biblical God revealed in Christ.
- They claim starting with Jesus dissolves contradictions like immutability versus relationality.
Philosophy Creates Theological Contradictions
- Classical theism creates apparent contradictions by fitting Christian revelation into philosophical categories.
- Boyd and Boren see mysteries like God's immutability versus relationality as contradictions, not true mysteries.
