Podcast
The reign of King Uzziah of Judah. Themes of judgment and hope in Isaiah’s prophecies.
Points concerning received texts. The voices of the biblical authors. The purpose of prophetic revelations.
Chief among the written prophets. How to approach the book. The authenticity of the text.
Factors obscuring the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Modern teaching on miracles and their connection with the Sacraments. Dependence on the Holy Spirit at each moment.
Distinction between Baptism and Confirmation. The fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Disputes about the Spirit. The “filioque” controversy.
Disputes about the Son. The Council of Nicea. Involvement of emperors.
Insights of the Church Fathers: John the Evangelist, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Tertullian. Early creeds.
Development of Trinitarian theology. Relations between the divine Persons. The nature of doctrinal evolution.
Testing prophetic utterances. Gifts for the benefit of the whole community.