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Greg Boyd & Paul Copan debate Old Testament violence and Boyd's new theology in Crucifixion Of The Warrior God
Jan 19, 2018
Greg Boyd, theologian and author of "The Crucifixion Of The Warrior God," discusses his new theological approach to understanding Old Testament violence. He engages in a debate with theologian Paul Copan, who holds a different view. Topics discussed include different interpretations of Old Testament violence, Greg's cruciform theology, and the concept of 'literary crucifixes' in the Old Testament. The podcast also announces the Unbelievable conference 2018 and explores the challenges of engaging with atheists.
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- The crucifixion of Jesus Christ reveals God's sacrificial love as the ultimate manifestation of his character.
- Interpreting violent passages in the Old Testament should be filtered through the lens of the cross, as it reveals the fullness of God's character.
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God's Revelation of Himself on the Cross
Greg Boyd argues that the crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation of God's character, specifically his sacrificial love. He emphasizes that believers see something more behind the surface of the cross, recognizing the unfathomable love and self-sacrifice of God. This revelation on the cross supersedes all others and serves as the central point for understanding God's judgment. Boyd insists that interpreting violent passages in the Old Testament should be filtered through the lens of the cross, as it reveals the fullness of God's character.
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