Episode 6

Love, Glory, and Nature: Unpacking the Reasons Behind God's Creation

Published on: 25th July, 2023

In this episode of the Dummy 4 Theology podcast, I explore the question of why God created the heavens and the earth, presenting different theological perspectives on the purpose of creation. But as we dive deeper into the discussion, tensions arise, leaving us with one perplexing question: Can we ever truly know the ultimate purpose behind God's creation? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode, you will be able to:    

  •  Delve into the myriad reasons behind the divine act of creation, as understood from
  • different viewpoints.
  •  Gain a nuanced perspective on the infallibility of holy texts, exploring the integrity of their truths.
  •  Unearth the concept of divine love as the bedrock of creation, shedding light on God's motivations.
  •  Uncover the belief of creation being a platform for the exhibition of God's glory.
  •  Witness how varying beliefs about the purpose of creation shape and inform different
  • theological doctrines.

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QUOTE:

I hope to show my love for God by studying and thinking deeply about the topics and the people who have studied these topics that are smarter than me and have been thinking about this for thousands of years. - Joshua Noel

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The resources mentioned in this episode are:     

  •  Visit the podcast website to listen to the show and explore the episodes.       
  •  Consider different theological perspectives on why God created and engage with the ideas presented.
  • Explore the concept of inerrancy and its implications for understanding the Bible.
  • Discover resources from theologians like Martin Luther, John Calvin, Wayne Grudem, Pete Enns, and Tom Ord to further explore the topic.
  •  Reflect on your own beliefs about the purpose of creation and the nature of Scripture.
  •  Engage in discussions and debates about inerrancy and other theological topics to deepen your understanding.
  •  Consider the different theories of why God created, such as love, giving glory to Himself, and His inherent nature as a creator.
  •  Reflect on the lessons and teachings of Scripture to edify and build up the church.
  •  Embrace the mystery and complexity of theological questions and seek to ask more questions rather than finding definitive answers.

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Hear our episode on The Whole Church Podcast discussing the history of evolution and creationism:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/9234f16b-f83d-4011-b47a-004a9d4dd165

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Check out BioLogos:

https://biologos.org/

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Check out Answers in Genesis:

https://answersingenesis.org/

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Be Living Water
Benefitting all, in conflict with none, and in harmony with Christ
This show seeks to explore spirituality from the lens of a Christian Taoist, Joshua Noel. We hope to explore Christian, Hebrew, and Taoist Scriptures to find peace for ourselves, love for our neighbors, and a message of Salvation for our time. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ, but what does the way of Jesus look like in our times? Just as Lao Tzu describes "the way" as one where we find our truest selves, have harmony with creation, and seek to put others before ourselves - so too is the way we follow Christ. Some episodes may be devotionals, some will be theological explorations, and other episodes may just be ponderings of our time - but it will all be in an effort to benefit all and be in conflict with none, through Christ.
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Joshua Noel

I am from Knoxville, TN. Grew up in Florida and Charlotte, NC. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies, am preparing to attend Law School at the University of South Carolina, have co-hosted "The Whole Church Podcast" with my best friend TJ Blackwell for four years, and I have been involved in local ministries for 15 years now. I'm pretty huge into hermeneutics, U.S. Constitutional Law, and Biblical theology, and my favorite TV show is "Doctor Who".

Alons-y!