Deconstructing the Myth

Today we take a break from deconstructing doctrines to discuss our season break, the changing views of deconstruction from those in it and outside of it, and three unexpected groups of people being positively impacted by deconstruction (outside of the deconstruction community itself!) Barna Study https://www.barna.com/trends/ex-christians-deconstructing/ The Deconstruction Network Study https://thedeconstructionnetwork.com/initial-survey-results-dec-2020/ For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  In today's episode, we deconstruct the concept of salvation from Judaism to modern Christianity. SOURCES: Judaism: Salvation: Getting saved from what?. Dr. Eitan Bar. https://eitan.bar/articles/salvation-saved-from-what/  https://www.britannica.com/topic/salvation-religion/Judaism https://jewsforjudaism.org/knowledge/articles/sin-atonement-and-salvation/ https://eitan.bar/articles/salvation-saved-from-what/ Orthodox Christianity: https://www.goarch.org/-/how-are-we-saved- https://www.orthodoxcatechismproject.org/introduction-to-orthodoxy/-/asset_publisher/IXn2ObwXr9vq/content/introduction-to-orthodoxy-5-salvation https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/salvation-as-theosis-the-teaching-of-eastern-orthodoxy/ https://www.saintjohnchurch.org/deification-orthodox-salvation/ https://www.oca.org/reflections/fr.-john-breck/salvation-is-indeed-by-grace https://en.wikipedia.org/wikiEastern_Orthodox_theology Catholicism: https://saintmarysparish.org/why-catholic/what-salvation https://www.simplycatholic.com/are-you-saved/ https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=85759 https://www.agapebiblestudy.com/charts/The%204%20Different%20Aspects%20of%20Salvation.htm#:~:text=SALVATION%20AND%20ITS%20FOUR%20ASPECTS,%2C%20REDEMPTION%2C%20SANCTIFICATION%2C%20AND%20FORGIVENESS https://convincingproof.org/defending-the-protestant-position-of-salvation-by-faith-alone/#summary-of-the-catholic-position Evangelicalism: https://merechristianfellowship.org/articles/an-introduction-to-what-catholics-and-evangelicals-believe-about-salvation https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/what-is-salvation-also-why-it-s-needed-and-how-to-get-it.html John McArthur Quote https://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/what-must-i-do-to-be-saved/ https://www.davidjeremiah.org/know-jesus/follow/what-the-bible-says-about-salvation-study-guide?devdate=2020-07-12 https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-doctrine-salvation.html For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we talk about the history of the canonization process. Jenny draws from-- The Authority and Inerrancy of Scripture by Matthew Barrett https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/authority-inerrancy-scripture/ For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we discuss the doctrine of inerrancy. Description "What is biblical inerrancy? A New Testament scholar explains" by Geoffrey Smith "Theopneustos" in 2 Tim. 3:16 The (Rare) Word that Refutes Sola Scriptura-The Council of Trent Podcast Problems: -Only occurs one time in Bible, can’t be compared -We draw the meaning from the roots words of the term, which is a fallacy CHICAGO STATEMENT The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy was written to address the inerrancy of Scripture, the doctrine that the Bible is free from error…” From the Preface: The authority of Scripture is a key issue for the Christian Church in this and every age. Those who profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour are called to show the reality of their discipleship by humbly and faithfully obeying God’s written Word. To stray from Scripture in faith or conduct is disloyalty to our Master. Recognition of the total truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture is essential to a full grasp and adequate confession of its authority. The following Statement affirms this inerrancy of Scripture afresh, making clear our understanding of it and warning against its denial. We are persuaded that to deny it is to set aside the witness of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Spirit and to refuse that submission to the claims of God’s own Word which marks true Christian faith. We see it as our timely duty to make this affirmation in the face of current lapses from the truth of inerrancy among our fellow Christians and misunderstanding of this doctrine in the world at large. A Short Statement 1.   God, who is Himself Truth and speaks truth only, has inspired Holy Scripture in order thereby to reveal Himself to lost mankind through Jesus Christ as Creator and Lord, Redeemer and Judge. Holy Scripture is God’s witness to Himself. 2.   Holy Scripture, being God’s own Word, written by men prepared and superintended by His Spirit, is of infallible divine authority in all matters upon which it touches: it is to be believed, as God’s instruction, in all that it affirms; obeyed, as God’s command, in all that it requires; embraced, as God’s pledge, in all that it promises. 3.   The Holy Spirit, Scripture’s divine Author, both authenticates it to us by His inward witness and opens our minds to understand its meaning. 4.   Being wholly and verbally God-given, Scripture is without error or fault in all its teaching, no less in what it states about God’s acts in creation, about the events of world history, and about its own literary origins under God, than in its witness to God’s saving grace in individual lives. 5.   The authority of Scripture is inescapably impaired if this total divine inerrancy is in any way limited or disregarded, or made relative to a view of truth contrary to the Bible’s own; and such lapses bring serious loss to both the individual and the Church. Refutation:  “On Chicago’s Muddy Waters” by Mike Licona For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Sources from today's episode: Fredriksen, Paula. Sin: The early history of an idea. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2014. “Greek and Hebrew Words for Sin.” Theopedia.comWhat About Sin? By Francois Neville-HamiltonPublished On: February 11, 20100 Comments on What About Sin? For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we discuss various lenses Christians perspectives on the concept of sin: Sin as Action Sin as Disposition Sin as State Noetic Affects of Sin Structural Sin For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we discuss the definition of sin (and why it can be hard to define beyond its bare bones) as well as Jewish, Christian, and secular thought on the concept. Historical Development of the Concept of Sin Cairn, S.N. “Sin: A Brief History.” The Postil Magazine, May 1, 2018.  https://www.thepostil.com/sin-a-brief-history/.  Sin Related to Psychology What Actually Is Evil? And What Makes People Carry Out Evil Acts? The myth of “Pure Evil,” and the real reasons why people do “evil” things. Ralph Lewis M.D. Is it a parallel to the decline in religion?   “There's a global, fast-growing population of people without a religion. That's according to a new AP-NORC Poll.” https://www.axios.com/2023/10/06/organized-religion-decline-agnostic-atheist-nonreligious For a compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we take a second look at the Christian celebration of Christmas and how the holiday has developed over the centuries into the form we see today. The Birth of Jesus: The Best Historical Evidence by Jefrey D. Breshears History of Christmas at history.com For a detailed compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.  Today we look at the strengths and weaknesses of various atonement theories. For a compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. From today's episode: 10 theories/motifs drawn from Saving Power: Theories of Atonement and Forms of the Church by Peter Schmiechen 1. Sacrifice-this motif compares Jesus’ death to sin offerings in the Old Testament (Calvin) 2. Justification by Grace-in a “legal” sense, the death of Christ provided a way for humans to be judged as innocent (Luther) 3. Penal Substitution-a replacement is needed to pay the penalty for humans to be judged as innocent (Hodge) 4. Liberation-the death and resurrection primarily liberates us from sin 5. Renewal of Creation—a new spiritual existence is inaugurated by the death and resurrection (Athanasius) 6. The Restoration of Creation-creation and humanity need to be restored to its original state (Anselm) 7. Christ as the Goal of Creation-Christ and the new Christian community brought about by the death and resurrection is the completion of creation (Schleiermacher) 8. Christ the Way to the Knowledge of God-Christ came to restore our understanding/knowing of God (Niebuhr) 9. Christ the Reconciler-Christ reconciles those caught up in spiritual warfare (1 Corinthians 1 and 2) 10. The Wondrous Love of God-Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are all about pointing us to God’s love (Abelard, Wesley, Moltmann) ---------------- For a compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)