6 Minute Theology

"There is no tale ever told that men would rather find was true..."J.R.R. Tolkien was not only a brilliant novelist, but also a devout Christian who sought to communicate truth and meaning through his stories. Join me and Stuart Brooks as we discuss Tolkien's view of stories and the imagination, how those views show up in Tolkien's novels, and how this all points to the Christian Gospel.Check out Stuart's art and writing!https://www.etsy.com/shop/sowingwonderhttps://www.patreon.com/sowingwonderVisit 6minutetheology.com

What does it mean that man is made in the image of God? What implications does it bear on our everyday life?

Why does Genesis describe the Garden of Eden with such specific details, such as precious stones and rivers? What if details like these help introduce one of the central themes in all of Scripture? Resources: G.K. Beale, The Temple and the Church's Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God

What makes the Genesis creation story different from other ancient creation myths, such as the Babylonian, Greek, and Egyptian accounts? This is part 1 of a new series exploring the theology of Genesis 1-2.

How does Scripture portray the anger of God in relationship to his love, holiness, goodness, and perfection? How do we speak clearly about this crucial yet delicate topic?Resources:D.A. Carson, The Difficult Doctrine of God's Love

Join my conversation with a long-time teacher and academic mentor of mine. We discuss how one short Psalm contains the argument of Hebrews in nutshell form. A fascinating topic, and I hope it blesses you all. Spread the word by giving this interview a like, comment, and share.

Divine simplicity is a traditional doctrine within Christianity that few people talk about today, and even fewer accept as true. Why does divine simplicity matter for our view of God?Resources:James Dolezal, All That Is in God: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian TheismVisit 6minutetheology.com

God knows all things, and by this knowledge, He creates and governs all things toward their intended purpose, which is to glorify Himself.

God's righteousness is so much more than his punishment of wrongdoing. It is something he imparts to those who trust in Christ. He is the Just One who justifies us. Give 6 Minute Theology a like, follow, comment, and share!

Christians often use the phrase "God is good." But how often do you stop to think about what this means? In this video, I aim to shed a fresh light on God's goodness.

Growing up, I tended to view God's holiness and love as opposites. God's holiness entails his wrath, while his love entails his mercy. Is this how Scripture treats these attributes? Or do holiness and love go hand-in-hand, working toward the same goal? Visit 6minutetheology.com

Should God's holiness cause us to fear Him, love Him, or both? Resources:John Webster, The Holiness and Love of GodR.C. Sproul, The Holiness of GodVisit 6minutetheology.com

God is not limited by space, time, knowledge, or power. Because of this infinity, he can have an intimate relationship with each one of us. Additional resources: A.W. Tozer, God's Pursuit of ManVisit 6minutetheology.com

How can we truly affirm that God is unchangeable, when several Scriptures appear to say the opposite? What lessons can we learn from this topic about how to study Scripture?

How terrifying would it be if God could change! How could we trust his promises, or worship him as the Perfect One? Indeed, God’s unchangeableness is essential to who He is.

Does God’s independence make him cold and distant? Is his self-existence merely an abstract concept, irrelevant in our daily lives? Additional Resources:Herman Bavink, Reformed Dogmatics, Pt. II Ch. 8: The Living, Active GodJohn Webster, Life in and of HimselfVisit 6minutetheology.com

On this Easter Sunday, I offer three reasons to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

On the night before Jesus died, he prayed earnestly to his Father in the Garden of Gethsemane. I reflect on what this prayer teaches about Christ's obedience, suffering, and death on our behalf.

We conclude our series on the doctrine of the Trinity by asking, "Why does the Trinity matter to our daily life?"Additional Resources:Michael Reeves, Delighting in the TrinityFred Sanders, The Triune GodHilary of Poitiers, On The TrinityVisit 6minutetheology.com

What is the Holy Spirit's relationship with the Father and Son? And why does this matter for the Christian life? Additional Resources:The Nicene CreedC.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, Bk. IV, Ch. 1, "Making and Begetting"Basil the Great, On the Holy SpiritVisit 6minutetheology.com

The Holy Spirit is not just a force. He is a divine person equal with the Father and Son. Additional Resources:The Nicene CreedGregory of Nazianzus, On the SpiritBasil the Great, On the Holy SpiritVisit 6minutetheology.com

The names of “Father” and “Son” are not arbitrary names that we ascribe to the 1st and 2nd person of the Trinity. These names reflect the very nature of the relationship between these two persons and their role in the story of Scripture. Additional Resources:Michael Reeves, Delighting in the TrinityFred Sanders, The Triune GodMarius Victorinus, Theological Treatises on the Trinity, "Letter to Candidus"Visit 6minutetheology.com

Has the Son of God always existed, or did he come into being at a point in time? Additional resources:The Nicene CreedMichael Reeves, Delighting in the TrinityC.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, Bk. IV, Ch. 1, "Making and Begetting"Visit 6minutetheology.com.

Why does God the Father come first in the creeds? Because God’s identity as Father is foundational to who he is. Additional resources:The Apostles CreedMichael Reeves, Delighting in the TrinityC.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, Ch. IV Bk. 2, "The Three-Personal God"Visit 6minutetheology.com.

I’m Caleb Lyda, the founder of 6-Minute Theology, where you can learn simplified theology for everyday life.Enjoy watching 6-Minute Theology, and for more content visit 6minutetheology.com