S2E3: Clothing

The Theology Of...

This week, Benjamin and Ryker stitch together a theology of clothing, discussing both fashion and function and how they can be used to bring God glory.

Show Notes (The Theology of Clothing) S2:E3

Table of Contents & Timestamps:

(0:00-1:34) Introduction

(1:34-2:53) Why do we Wear Clothes?

(2:53-27:36) Biblical Survey

(27:36-30:51) Clothed in Righteousness

(30:51-34:18) Modesty

(34:18-38:45) What Should we Wear to Church?

(38:45-40:05) Fair Trade

(40:05-41:25) Practical Application

(41:25-43:23) Outro

Key Takeaways:

• Clothes originated as an inadequate covering for our shame, but God redeemed them into a beautiful symbol of atonement
  
• The God of the Universe wore dirty diapers
  
• More likely than not, Jesus was naked on the Cross, thereby linking the crucifixion story to Genesis 3
  
• We should worry not about clothing ourselves in fabric, but clothing ourselves in righteousness
  
• The best dress code we can follow is to evaluate the motivations behind the clothes
  
• To some, wearing their “Sunday best” is a sign of reverence, but to others, it can become a stumbling block that keeps people from hearing the message of the Gospel
  
• If clothes can make a statement, then what are your clothes saying?
  

Resources:

• “A Biblical Theology of Clothing” by Nick Batzig

https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/a-biblical-theology-of-clothing

• Fashion Theology by Robert Covolo

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KGWG36P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

• “Put Some Clothes On” by Nancy Guthrie

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/put-some-clothes-on/

• Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: “For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson” Edited by Antonios Finitsis

https://www.amazon.com/dp/056768640X/?tag=thegospcoal-20

• “Blue Jean Sundays” by Janet Surette

https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/article/blue-jean-sundays/

Music

“The Warming” - Luke Hall

“Flute & Piano” - Luke Hall

“If Only ” - Luke Hall

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