This week, the guys have a talk about talking. The topics of this episode span from the parallelism of the Tower of Babel and Pentecost to the significance of biblical names and much much more. Unlike the mute idols, we can find joy in the fact that our God is a God who speaks.

Show Notes (The Theology of Language) S2:E5

Table of Contents & Timestamps:

(0:00-1:46) Introduction

(1:46-5:15) Talking about Talking

(5:40-17:00) Biblical Survey

(17:19-20:16) Why the word “Word”?

(20:17-26:05) The Significance of Names

(26:30-30:14) Fallen Language

(30:14-35:12) Redeemed Language

(35:13-39:00) Outro

Key Takeaways:

• Language is not invented, but rather is primal
  
• Language pervades every part of our life, more than we often think
  
• Our social interaction and our language are quite connected, drawing bridges across even the most diverse of backgrounds
  
• Just because we are affected by language barriers, doesn’t mean that God Himself is affected by them
  
• Names are some of the most rich hyperlinks in all of Scripture
  
• Our language can be very destructive - but can also build one another up
  
• Language can be redeemed in the simple statement of the way things are
  
• The ultimate reunification of language is a celebration of our individual cultures
  
• We mimic God’s words of creation in our own words
  

Resources:

• Bible Project Podcast, Ep. 186 - “Taking God’s Name in Vain?” featuring Dr. Carmen Imes

https://bibleproject.com/podcast/taking-gods-name-vain/

• “A Theology of Language: Dr. Vern Polythress Speaks” The Missions Podcast

https://www.abwe.org/blog/theology-language-dr-vern-poythress-speaks

Music

“Begin Again” - Luke Hall

“Jazzy” - Luke Hall

“Epilogue” - Luke Hall

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