Grace is in the Triune Name

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And here is the PDF of Barth’s Church Dogmatics: II.2.

Note, for the next session we will read to page 127.

Cd 2

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Show Notes

Summary

The conversation explores the themes of Jesus Christ, election, and the work of Karl Barth, specifically dogmatics, volume two. The discussion touches on the idea of God messing with time and the song 'Forever Now' by the Avett Brothers. The conversation then delves into the Greek view of the Atonement and the different theories surrounding it. The main focus is on Karl Barth's understanding of the Atonement as the yes of God before any discussion of what is atoned for. The conversation also addresses the prevalence of Pelagianism in the Protestant church and the importance of joyful obedience.

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the concept of election and its connection to Christmas. They explore how election is not a reaction to something, but rather the self-determined identity of God. They emphasize the importance of starting with God and the Word in preaching, rather than focusing on the human situation. The hosts share personal stories of loss and find comfort in the belief that their loved ones are in the arms of Jesus. They highlight the need for the church to offer more than just superficial comfort and to ground its message in the love of God. The conversation ends with a prayer by Karl Barth.

Takeaways

• God's love and grace are central to the Atonement

• The Atonement is not a transactional process but a reflection of God's love for humanity

• Pelagianism emphasizes human effort in salvation, while Barth emphasizes God's grace

• Joyful obedience is a response to God's love and grace Election is the self-determined identity of God and is not a reaction to something.

• Preaching should start with God and the Word, rather than focusing on the human situation.

• The church should offer more than superficial comfort and ground its message in the love of God.

• Believing that loved ones are in the arms of Jesus can bring comfort and energize one's faith.

• The concept of election is connected to the Christmas story and the proclamation of the love of God.