Ep. 76: Athanasius on How Jesus Fulfills Prophecy and Defeats Earthly Kings

In this episode of The Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd reflects on a previous episode in which he unintentionally misattributed a quote to Athanasius. He uses this mistake as an opportunity to delve deeper into the writings and theology of Athanasius, focusing on how his views align with Jacob's ongoing discussion of the New Covenant and the Messianic Kingdom. Athanasius, a key defender of Nicene theology, is portrayed as a fiery and passionate theologian, particularly in his works like On the Incarnation. Jacob highlights Athanasius’ view that Christ's reign transcends the earthly kingship of Israel, emphasizing that Christ’s kingdom is spiritual and eternal, fulfilling prophecies like Isaiah 9.

Jacob spends much of the episode connecting Athanasius' theological insights to Old Testament prophecies and the new covenant, drawing comparisons between the reigns of Israel’s kings and the superior, everlasting kingship of Christ. He encourages listeners to understand Christ’s kingdom not as a physical or political entity but as a divine reign that brings peace and salvation to all nations. Jacob also invites his audience to reflect on how these theological truths shape our understanding of the gospel and Christian life, urging them to live out their faith as part of God’s Kingdom.

Additional Resources

On the Incarnation by Athanasius: https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/athanasius/On%20the%20Incarnation%20-%20Athanasius.pdf

Ep. 75: What Kind of Kingdom Did the Old Testament Prophets Foresee: Earthly or Spiritual?
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-75-what-kind-of-kingdom-did-the-old-testament-prophets-foresee-earthly-or-spiritual
Ep. 71: How Does Eschatology Especially Influence Christian Political Theory?
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-71-how-does-eschatology-especially-influence-christian-political-theory
Ep. 8: What Christmas Teaches Us About Peace and God’s Kingdom
Link: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/what-christmas-teaches-us-about-peace-and-gods-kingdom/