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It is fair to say that the person of Jesus has probably sparked more conversation, intrigue and controversy than any other person in history. But where did he come from? Did he have a beginning or, as an ancient writers teach, he simply always was! In this episode, we step back before Bethlehem—before manger, straw, shepherd songs, or even the name Jesus itself—to ask who the Christ truly was before he walked among us. Was his divine identity something he discovered, revealed, or always knew? What does the mystery of the virgin conception tell us, and what misunderstandings does it sweep aside?

Join the Curious team this week as they fond themselves in conversation with American writer and theologian Stephen Wellum, around his fascinating book “God the Son Incarnate”. Together they explore the preexistence and uniqueness of Christ, pushing through the adoptionist and Arian detours to glimpse a deeper, older story—one that began long before the world did. Tune in to what promises to be a very thoughtful and enlightening episode

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a few articles that compliment this episode….

Before Time Began, Jesus Was - DesiringGod.org

Was Jesus Created? - Christianity.com

What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode.
We’ve included two of Stephen’s books which we believe you’ll find wonderfully interesting…enjoy!

Stephen Wellum — God the Son Incarnate
Stephen Wellum — Christ Alone
Tom Wright — Simply Jesus

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What did God do before He created anything? It’s a question that invites both wonder and mystery — and in this episode, we dive into how philosophers and theologians have wrestled with it for centuries. Is time something that flows on its own, as Newton imagined, or is it something that exists only in relation to God and creation? We explore whether God is timeless — dwelling in an eternal “now” as Boethius described — or everlasting, moving with time without being limited by it. Along the way, we consider what it means for God to sustain the universe, how divine immutability fits with action in time, and what “zero-time” might mean for a Creator who stands both outside and within His creation.

This week the Curious team dive into this mystery in the company of theologian and philosopher Alan Padgett. Relating to Alan’s book ‘God, Eternity, and the Nature of Time’; Alan and the team explore God’s relationship to time and eternity, and how God can remain changeless in an ever changing world. Join the team this week for a thoughtful and enlightening episode

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a few articles that compliment this episode….

How Does God Relate to Time? - TableTalkMagazine

What is God's Relationship to Time? - Christianity.com

God and Time Theories - Reasons.org

What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode.
We’ve included Alan’s book as well as a couple of others we think you’ll find interesting…enjoy!

Alan Padgett — God, Eternity, and the Nature of Time

Paul Helm — Eternal God: A Study of God Without Time

Edited by Gregory E. Ganssle — God and Time: Four Views

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C. S. Lewis wrote, “No man knows how bad he is till he has tried very hard to be good….”. Trying very hard to be good is a Christian’s preoccupation, and with that often comes a deep sense of anxiety and fear. Paul captured something of this anxiety autobiographically in Romans 7—“I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate”.

All of us as Christians struggle a great deal with the tension of knowing we’re called to be holy and Christlike, yet equally being painfully aware of our very evident humanness. We toy with such anxieties like will God bless me even though I do so many things wrong? How can I ever hope to meet the demand of holiness given my obvious weaknesses? The dutch theologian Herman Bavinck noted that the Christian’s dilemma lies in the fact that; “He knows that he must be holy, for without holiness no one will see the Lord; but he also knows that on this earth he will never attain to that holiness”, concluding, “His life is therefore a continual battle”.

This week the Curious team take a look at the age old tension between holiness and humanness. How we cope with the discouragement that comes when we feel we can never hit the mark or measure up. That we may forfeit blessing of one kind or another unless we get it together! The team examine what is meant by holiness, and how biblical understanding of holiness is enfolded into our union with Christ.

For all those who have struggled in this tension, this episode is for you! By looking through the practical power of confession, grace, community and sound practices; the team bring hope and strength to this difficult area. Join the team this week for an encouraging diagnosis of the holy/human dilemma!

Further Reading
Here’s a bit of homework for you….we’ve included a few articles that compliment this episode….

Brothers and Sisters, Fight for Holiness! - TheGospelCoalition.org

An Open Letter to Those Frustrated by Their Progress in Sanctification - Crossway.org

What we’re reading?
As a feature to our notes, we are adding the book or books that we’ve browsed related to this episode. We’ve included 3 great titles below and would strongly recommend all of them!

Jared C Wilson — Imperfect Disciple: Grace for People Who Can't Get Their Act Together

Michael Yaconelli — Messy Spirituality: God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Kevin DeYoung — The Hole in Our Holiness

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