To Be Human - Part Two: Statuesque. Today, we explore the concept of the image of God in humanity. The "image and likeness" of God were standard statue words used in the ancient Near East, referring to physical representations of deities or kings. How is it that being the image of God is not limited to specific capacities or religious aspects of life, but encompasses the totality of human existence? What is the importance of understanding that humans are meant to be living statues of Yahweh, representing God's presence in the world? What are the implications of the "image of God" for human relationships and the restoration of humanity's image through Jesus?
First, we look at an email about the topics of faith, guidance, and discernment in relation to partying, sex, and drinking. What is the importance of a centered approach rather than a bounded approach to these topics? The goal of Christ-following is to become like Jesus and overcome behaviors that hinder our pursuit of Jesus-likeness. And of course, Tim pushes the need for critical thinking and discernment in engaging with culture.
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322 - The Limits of Church Unity - with Dr. Timothy Gombis
321 - Understanding the Bible: Part Twelve - Interpretation
320 - How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth - with Dr. Beth Allison Barr
319 - Knowing "God's Will" For My Life
318 - Understanding the Bible: Part Eleven - Inerrancy
317 - Midnight Mass - with Kaitlyn Schiess
316 - Cruciform Church
315 - God's Justice
The Wanderer - U2: There is No Them, There is Only Us
314 - Understanding the Bible: Part Ten - Genre
The Wanderer - U2: Grief, Grace and the Grotesque
313 - Understanding the Bible: Part Nine - Context Continued
The Wanderer - U2: Not All Who Wander Are Lost
312 - Understanding the Bible: Part Eight - Context
311 - Understanding the Bible: Part Seven - Accommodation Continued
310 - Understanding the Bible: Part Six - Accommodation
309 - Understanding the Bible: Part Five
308 - Understanding the Bible: Part Four - with Bradley Jersak
307 - Understanding the Bible: Part Three - with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine
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