"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
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"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
How to Read the Bible Without Blind Faith (or Cynicism) - Worldview Study Part 3
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7 months ago
How to Read the Bible Without Blind Faith (or Cynicism) - Worldview Study Part 3
Christians believe that God has personally, truthfully, and sufficiently revealed himself in the Bible. This should not be a blind following but is the result of the deep intellection tradition of biblical and theological studies. However, "pragmatism, consumerism, and an entertainment mentality have shifted the priorities of some churches away from our primary calling to devote ourselves to knowing God deeply through his Word."
Why does theology matter? "Knowledge without devotion is cold, dead orthodoxy. Devotion without knowledge is irrational instability... The study of theology is learning to think God's thoughts after him so that our minds and hearts and actions are conformed to his image."
Content Discussed
0:00 Intro
5:05 Announcements and future shows
10:32 Why cover biblical and theological studies?
19:00 Attitudes for doing biblical and theological studies
27:15 Christian Assumptions or presuppositions when studying the Bible
35:29 CALLER: Cynical vs Critical, Bias, and the Authority of Scripture
49:01 Functional absolutes regarding Scripture
51:50 Jesus's view of the Bible: Internal evidence for the reliability of the Bible
54:46 Sub-Disciplines of biblical studies
1:01:25 The Interpretive method
1:06:02 The process of theological studies
1:07:45 Areas of study in theology
1:10:32 Essential vs peripheral doctrines
1:13:05 Using reason, experience, and tradition in doing theology
1:20:29 CALLER: Knowledge vs lived experience
1:34:36 CALLER: What happens to those who die with wrong information or don't know about God?
1:44:58 LIVE QUESTION: How does one make sure they aren't deceiving themselves with their bias and presuppositions?
1:47:26 CALLER: Will Christianity become an extinct religion in the next 100-200 years if it doesn't adapt to culture?
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"There is as much caution necessary to protect yourself from being politically obsessive as there is the need to reject political apathy."
Today's show will take a look at political engagement as we walk through chapter 9 of Andrew and Christian Walker's new book, "What Do I Say When...?: A Parents' Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children & Teens." The hope is to explore how Christians can influence culture and be involved in society without idolizing politics. There is a biblical worldview for political engagement in a divided world, and that is what we will discuss. Bring your questions! There will be time for Q&A and callers!
Andrew Walker (PhD in Christian Ethics) serves at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer, elementary school educator, and former children's ministry leader.
