Episode 47 - The Divine Balance of Worship and Angelic Reverence

The Christ Centred Cosmic Civilisation

This episode promises a profound understanding of the angelic heavenly intermediaries and their role within the cosmic empire of Christ.
With our guest PJ Blackham we offer an enlightening discourse on the significance of angels.
Respecting the divine and its messengers often treads a fine line between veneration and worship.
We tackle this delicate balance by dissecting the language of the Apostle Paul —drawing a clear distinction between the homage we pay to human figures, and the worship that is uniquely reserved for Jesus.
This thoughtful examination reaffirms the importance of angels and saints in our spiritual lives without conflating their honor with the adoration due solely to the divine.
In a meticulous investigation of historical skepticism, we address the criticisms thrown at Dionysius's works and their alleged Neoplatonic influences.
Was Saint Eusebius correct in his claim that the original texts had been tainted with Greek philosophy? The search for textual purity leads us to consider the philosophies of Bardaisan—whose ideas stand in stark contrast with Greek thought—and the potential for future series exploring this divergence.
As we conclude, we set the stage for an upcoming journey through the philosophies that have shaped our understanding of angels, archangels, and the spiritual realm. Join us for a series that promises to be as enlightening as it is transcendent.

The theme music is "Wager with Angels" by Nathan Moore

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1. Episode 47 - The Divine Balance of Worship and Angelic Reverence (00:00:00)

2. Theology of Angels in Christianity (00:00:01)

3. Proper Respect for Angels (00:11:46)

4. Criticism of Dionysius and Neoplatonism (00:21:59)

5. Comparing Philosophical Ideologies and Scriptures (00:29:41)