Benjamin, Michael, & Cody continue through The Marrow of Theology, by William Ames, with particular focus upon Creation. Highlights:
Creation ex nihilo.What is the creator-creature distinction?Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity?What about micro-evolution, speciation, & natural selection?Will earth or heaven be our final home?The 3rd heaven and annihilation of earth.What are angels, and why is the idea of angel-human hybrids stupid?1 Enoch, Jude, Nephilim, sons of God & daughters of men.Fanciful speculation about the angelic and spiritual world.Pit bulls—utter abomination or useful destroyer of creatures?"Grace restores nature"—what does this mean and why should we care? Is it crucial?Ames & Paul: modern sexists.Do ladies need to get out of politics?Beth Moore & Rosaria Butterfield.Men need to restrain their women.Dominion—what is it? How should it factor into our thinking and ethics?