Hey I'm fellow lutheran at Ethiopia and just wanted to let you know that all the work you do and have done is of paramount blessing and has been to me, spiritually, intellectually in every way, have listened to hundreds of hours at this point and just wanted to let you know you are having a profound impact in people's lives through your work and God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. It was personally beneficial to contemplate these things. I look forward to buying a copy of his work through J&S. On the subject of love, about 75% through the video, I remembered a quote from the reformed theologian John Frame in his systematic theology. I looked it up to share with y’all. “Theological treatments of the doctrine of God tend more typically to begin with the attributes of power. But when Scripture comes closest to defining God, it tends to focus on love (1 John 4:8, 16), light (1:5), and holiness (Isa. 6:3). The OT expounds the name Yahweh in terms of God’s mercy, grace, and loving-kindness (Ex. 33:19; 34:6-7; Ps. 103:8-10). So love is not less fundamental to God’s nature than his power, aseity, or eternity. God’s love is bedrock. There is nothing more basic to his nature. When we know that God is love and understand fully what that means, then we know what God really and truly is.”
Just jumping in to say that I find this series both inspiring and exciting. Would love to see it continue, despite the relative lack of engagement comapred to other stuff. Keep up the great work, Dr!
Great discussion! I have been fighting the divide between theology and practice since seminary. When I read the early church fathers I do not see that divide.
Completely agree the foundational truth upon which all our understanding rests is on the fact that Gods is Love . - it is the only attribute that is all inclusive . And will remain (Faith will be sight , Hope realized , love will remain as our glorious eternal life . The telos of all things is Love . The final ALL IN ALL .. Just love this stuff … looking forward to more . How do I get the book ?
Hey I'm fellow lutheran at Ethiopia and just wanted to let you know that all the work you do and have done is of paramount blessing and has been to me, spiritually, intellectually in every way, have listened to hundreds of hours at this point and just wanted to let you know you are having a profound impact in people's lives through your work and God bless.
Amen
Yes, please continue with this series
Most of us need it
Thanks for sharing this. It was personally beneficial to contemplate these things. I look forward to buying a copy of his work through J&S.
On the subject of love, about 75% through the video, I remembered a quote from the reformed theologian John Frame in his systematic theology. I looked it up to share with y’all.
“Theological treatments of the doctrine of God tend more typically to begin with the attributes of power. But when Scripture comes closest to defining God, it tends to focus on love (1 John 4:8, 16), light (1:5), and holiness (Isa. 6:3). The OT expounds the name Yahweh in terms of God’s mercy, grace, and loving-kindness (Ex. 33:19; 34:6-7; Ps. 103:8-10). So love is not less fundamental to God’s nature than his power, aseity, or eternity. God’s love is bedrock. There is nothing more basic to his nature. When we know that God is love and understand fully what that means, then we know what God really and truly is.”
Been loving this mystical union series!
Finally early to a Dr. Cooper video!
Love and appreciation from this Reformed guy! God bless!
”Babe, get back inside the house, new JBC video just dropped. Anniversary date can wait.”
Great topic as always!
Just jumping in to say that I find this series both inspiring and exciting. Would love to see it continue, despite the relative lack of engagement comapred to other stuff. Keep up the great work, Dr!
Beautiful video, Dr. Cooper! Thank you!
Please continue this series
Great discussion! I have been fighting the divide between theology and practice since seminary. When I read the early church fathers I do not see that divide.
46:12 Amen
continue
Pearce, memorial or the apartments?
Completely agree the foundational truth upon which all our understanding rests is on the fact that Gods is Love . - it is the only attribute that is all inclusive . And will remain (Faith will be sight , Hope realized , love will remain as our glorious eternal life . The telos of all things is Love . The final ALL IN ALL .. Just love this stuff … looking forward to more . How do I get the book ?