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God, The Bible & Humanity

God, The Bible & Humanity

2025•Documentary•Talk
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In God, The Bible & Humanity, a five-hour course, Bishop Robert Barron explores the nature of God, the biblical narrative, and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through the lens of Catholic theology. Drawing from the Old and New Testaments, he examines themes such as God's transcendence and immanence, the importance of right worship, spiritual liberation, and the roles of priest, prophet, and king. The course culminates in a profound reflection on the Sermon on the Mount and the transformative power of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 19, 2025

Episodes

E149m

God Beyond Being

In our first lecture, Bishop Robert Barron delves into the nature of God and our relationship with the divine, drawing primarily from the Bible and Catholic theological tradition. The lecture emphasizes God's transcendence and immanence, arguing that God is both intimately close to us and beyond our comprehension. Bishop Barron also explores the philosophical implications of God's self-definition in Exodus 3:14, "I am who I am," and the importance of understanding God as the unconditioned source of all existence rather than as a mere being among beings.

Dec 19, 2025

E251m

Right Praise and Sacrifice

In lecture two, we explore the biblical account of creation and the importance of right worship and praise. Bishop Barron emphasizes that God creates the world out of love, not violence or need, and that humans are meant to lead creation in praising God rather than dominating it. When we stand in the attitude of right praise, the world is as God intends it to be, but when we engage in false worship, disintegration and discord follow. The lecture also delves into the story of Abraham, the father of faith, who exemplifies the willingness to hear and follow God's voice, even when it involves great sacrifice. Ultimately, the question of whether we love God or merely the benefits God provides is central to the spiritual life and right ordering of our existence.

Dec 19, 2025

E349m

Law and True Freedom

In lecture three, we look at several key biblical narratives that illustrate the journey towards spiritual liberation and right worship. The Exodus story serves as a central theme, highlighting how true freedom is intrinsically linked to proper praise and obedience to God's law. Bishop Barron emphasizes that the law is not oppressive but rather a means to internalize God's will and achieve genuine freedom. The battles against the Amalekites and the story of Eli's wicked sons underscore the importance of fully eradicating evil and the consequences of corruption within the religious community. Finally, the account of Hannah and Samuel demonstrates the power of entering into the "loop of grace," where gifts received from God are freely given back, leading to spiritual abundance.

Dec 19, 2025

E453m

Grace and Mission

In lecture four, we are introduced to the pivotal figure of King David in the Old Testament, who sheds light on the roles of priest, prophet, and king. We examine David as the "sweet singer of the House of Israel," a warrior, and a priest, and discuss how these roles anticipate the fulfillment found in Jesus Christ, the son of David. The lecture also delves into the story of Elijah challenging the priests of Baal, illustrating the importance of worshipping the true God and the call of the prophet Isaiah, which reveals the pattern of grace, acknowledgment of sin, and mission in the spiritual life.

Dec 19, 2025

E551m

Contrasting Powers

In lecture five, we explore the profound significance of the birth of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Luke, highlighting the subversive nature of this event in contrast to the worldly power represented by figures like Caesar Augustus. Bishop Barron emphasizes how the vulnerability and humility of the infant Jesus, born in a manger and announced to lowly shepherds, challenges the prevailing order and sets the stage for the ultimate confrontation between the kingdom of God and the forces of the world.

Dec 19, 2025

E655m

God's Transformative Word

In our sixth and final lecture, we are guided through the profound teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the Beatitudes and the radical call to love one's enemies. We explore how living in alignment with God frees us from addictions to wealth, pleasure, power, and honor, enabling us to become conduits of divine mercy and peacemakers in the world. The lecture concludes by reflecting on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing how God descends into the depths of human suffering to bring salvation and how the early Christians proclaimed this revolutionary message in the face of opposition from the Roman Empire. Finally, Bishop Barron finishes the course by inviting us to reflect deeply and continuously on the transformative power of God's Word.

Dec 19, 2025

Actors

Bishop Robert E. Barron

Bishop Robert E. Barron

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