Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations What Does Paul Mean when He Says We will Judge the Angels?
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Aug 28, 2025 Dive into the intriguing notion of humans judging angels and what that truly means for our ethical responsibilities. The discussion expands to compassionate treatment of animals, urging reflection on their welfare in today's world. Explore the miraculous nature of existence, where the relationship between consciousness and life is examined through the lens of renowned philosophers. This captivating dialogue encourages us to appreciate life's joys and the insights it brings.
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Humans Testify On Angelic Stewardship
- Paul’s claim we’ll ‘judge the angels’ may echo a rabbinic tradition that we’ll be judged by animals because they were entrusted to us.
- Greg Boyd suggests we will judge angels by testifying whether they fulfilled their responsibilities toward us.
Inspect Animal Suffering Before Eating Meat
- Avoid unnecessary harm to animals and investigate the pain behind your meat purchases.
- If you eat meat, prefer local, free-range sources over industrial farms when possible.
Angelic Competence And Moral Variability
- Boyd argues angels can succeed or fail in their mission, implying moral and competency variability among angels.
- This means angelic character and competence materially affect human lives, like a parent affects a child.