Creation & Evolution: Exploring What it Means to Say "God Created the Universe"

06/27/23 • 29 min

We are still in Genesis 1:! - this time discussing the word "created"! What does it mean that God created the heavens and the earth? Who are the famous theistic evolutionists? Can you be religious and believe in evolution? What do theists believe about the origin of the universe? What religions believe in theistic evolution? What do Christians believe about creation? Do Christians believe in evolution? What is Genesis 1 trying to tell us? What is Genesis 1 saying? What does in ex nihilo mean? Where does the term ex nihilo come from? How do you explain original sin? Do all Christians believe in original sin? Do animals have spirits or souls? What happens to animals after death? What do we even mean when we say "creation" and why does it matter?

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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https://answersingenesis.org/

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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

Check out BioLogos:

https://biologos.org/

Check out Answers in Genesis:

https://answersingenesis.org/

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(LIVE) Hmm... What else do we geek out on? - Systematic Geekology

As part of our EVERY TRIBE, (denomi)NATION, & TONGUE convention, our hosts discussed what they geek out on that we don't think other hosts care enough about to do a whole episode on! Get to know your hosts better and our more unique interests in this special live episode! Why does Pastor Will love surfing so much? Are comicbooks like stained glass? How cool is Brandon's interest in Kung FU films? Does TJ already talk about Apex Legends enough? HOw can one geek out on Ping Pong, Camping, or sea turtles? What makes how Joshua enjoys college football different than most? What's Christian's favorite mech anime? Who is Stephanie Gilmore? Is Kelly Slater still the best? Is Germany catching up in Ping Pong? What is a log cabin camp fire? Will Bruce Lee always be the goat? How wrong is Christian's opinions about mech anime? We discuss it all in this one! Join in the conversation with us on Discord now!

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Check out BioLogos:

https://biologos.org/

Check out Answers in Genesis:

https://answersingenesis.org/

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AMP Network

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