Karl Barth in 5 Minutes

No one can learn Karl Barth in five minutes, of course. But here I aim to introduce you to what I think are a few of the central ideas in his theology.

[lynknower]

I am definitely excited to read Barth because of this video! Very cool.

[rinthomas]

Thank you very much sir, for your precise presentation. It really polised my ideas and understanding of Barth.

[grixlipanda]

This was really good. It gave me a much deeper understanding of what is meant by the term 'the Good News'. Thanks.

[ndsnh]

Hey man, thx a lot for those short Theologian studies. It helps me prepare for exams on theology. If at any point in your life you could also do Brunner, Tillich, Pannenberger, Bultmann and Bonheffer, the students of our seminary would definitely be glad :D

[gilesglossop]

Superb, thanks very much for this, it is very tight and defined.

[Karloffrules]

Thank you very much. I had just recently become tangentially familiar with Barth's theology in a paper I read on Jakob Bohme (believe it or not), and this convinced me that I need to know Barth's work better as my original impression was far off the mark. Good job.

[snowman]

thank you this will help me with the paper I am currently writing on Karl Barth

[danielm.]

I really appreciate what you do. Thank you for your clear presentations!

[GlobeHackers]

Central points well explained. This will spark interest in anyone listening.

[TheHumbuckerboy]

It is also taught from some pulpits that when Jesus returns/judges that Jesus has seemingly become a vengeful, harsh, severe punisher of vast numbers of individuals who have not turned to him as saviour before they died.

[arts-nsyr]

This is the first of your videos I have watched. I read Barth's commentary on Romans years ago ... and was simultaneously moved and indicted ... it was one of those 'you must change your life' events ... but how? How can I live up to the truth Barth lays bare? But if there is no "God behind the back of Jesus' then maybe there is hope that I can be truly human in the eyes of God.

[brianwooters]

So clear! Love your insights! I will definitely check out your book!

[superdupajosh]

Helpful! Seems like all my fav NT scholars LOVE Barth. Has sparked my own interest. Thank you!

[MNkno]

Thank you for this! It's difficult for beginners to read theology if we haven't been given some idea of where the text is heading.

[sandrita]

Nice. Hi from Orthodox Church. Keep up.

[blixtenmusik]

I really appreciate your videos! Great work 👍

[LenjoseH]

0:38 There is no God behind the back of Jesus Christ
1:05 Three sub-points
1. No to natural theology ( 1:16)
Knowing God apart from Jesus is futile(1:55)
2. The doctrine of election (2:31)
Reformed theologian but rejected Calvin's interpretation of double predestination ( 2:45)
a) God might arbitrary elect some individuals and other individuals is too speculative and abstract (2:50) and ultimately found no basis in the person of Jesus
(3:22) Election centred on Christ. God election of God-self (3:31) ; the Elect(Jesus 3:39 4:13) 3:58 Doctrine of election ( Barth) God says yes to the human race(4:30 )

3. Last point (4:34) Between the person of Jesus Christ and God the Father(4:42)
and conclusion (5:20) Gospel as good news for human race all(5:37)
Thus three points:(5:53) that's christ-centric theology

[markdeckard]

The notion of the only revelation of God being in Christ presents a problem for Paul’s reasoning in Romans chapter 1. Paul, seemingly in an effort to answer the question “what about those who have never heard of Jesus“, stated that men are without excuse because God’s invisible qualities can be clearly seen through the things that are made. I for one have always found Paul’s reasoning there a bit problematic. Does Barth address this?

[Olympiakosistop]

Could someone please explain what is meant at 3:50 "God said no to Christ in order to say yes to all people"

[micahmatthew]

Great video, I am reading through his Epistle to the Romans right now. It is Very dense but I'm starting to like it. Also, is it pronounced Bar-TH(emphasis on the -TH?) or Barth (pronounced like Bart Simpson)?