The Westminster Confession of Funk

* Modern imagination typically views Earth from space, a perspective most have never experienced, signaling a profound shift in our cosmic perception * Our understanding of reality has moved from experiential to mechanistic, and now increasingly digital, affecting how we conceptualize everything from the universe to human cognition * The prevalence of materialistic and physics-based explanations f...

* Biblical references to celestial bodies often symbolize rulers and authority structures * Jesus' death and resurrection initiated a "new heavens and new earth," representing a cosmic shift in authority * This concept challenges modern materialistic worldviews and impacts Christian understanding of reality and conversion Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.substack.com/subsc...

* Celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars) serve multiple purposes in Genesis: timekeeping, symbolism, authority, and illumination * Biblical texts often personify stars as angelic beings, aligning with ancient world perspectives * Astronomical numbers and zodiacal symbolism are deeply embedded in biblical narratives, especially in relation to God's people * The church is portrayed as having a "heavenl...

* Sun, moon, and stars function as God-designed clocks and calendars, marking days, weeks, years, and festivals * Jesus is portrayed as the "rising sun of history," bringing cosmic change and transitioning the world from darkness to light * Christ's authority extends to cosmic levels, superseding the old covenant calendar and establishing a new order centered on the Church Get full access to Jason...

* Ancient/medieval views saw celestial bodies as purposefully created lights, clocks, and authorities for Earth * Beauty and usefulness of celestial bodies were intertwined, serving both practical and metaphysical functions * Biblical creation narrative challenges modern scientific perspectives, highlighting different worldviews * Concept of jurisdiction in ancient/medieval thought extends beyond...

* The medieval mindset integrated all knowledge, contrasting modern specialization * Cicero's "Dream of Scipio" illustrates the interconnectedness of cosmology and human purpose * Ancient/medieval views emphasized virtue, public service, and the common good over individual advancement * Shift in cosmological understanding (post-Enlightenment) has profoundly impacted how we view humanity and societ...

* Ancient "know thyself" meant finding one's societal place; modern interpretation flipped to individual-centric * Shakespeare's "to thine own self be true" originally meant honestly fulfilling societal role, not modern self-actualization * Hamlet illustrates consequences of characters failing to adhere to proper societal roles and order Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.su...

* Modern feelings of dislodgement from reality echo ancient "Gnostic" concepts of "flungness," prevalent in various art forms throughout history * The ancient Greek maxim "know thyself" originally meant understanding one's place in society and the cosmos, contrasting with modern interpretations of individualistic self-discovery * Historical perspectives on self-knowledge and one's place in reality...

New podcast series will explore cosmology through history, using architecture as a metaphor. * Modern church architecture reflects a shift in cosmology, prioritizing consumerism over sacred spaces. * Pre-modern worldviews saw deep interconnectedness in reality, affecting interpretation of literature and society and the way that they chose to transform the spaces around them into places. * Understa...

* Aristotle's theory of catharsis provides a framework for understanding the value of stories in three ways: intellectual clarification, emotional purgation, and moral purification * Balanced media selection considering all three aspects of catharsis can lead to more meaningful family experiences and discussions * Guiding children through media consumption, including mistakes, helps develop critic...

* Puberty is not just biological, but a spiritual awakening that can lead to deeper understanding of God * Medieval literature (e.g., Chaucer, Dante) offers insights on viewing puberty as a spiritual pilgrimage * Parents should guide teens to channel new feelings towards virtuous pursuits and understanding God's design * Maintaining open fellowship with teens is crucial for effective guidance duri...

* Parents should approach teen years with grace, patience, and respect, balancing adult-like expectations with child-like understanding * Maintain a teaching and training approach, not just correction, to avoid developing a rivalry relationship * Address puberty as a God-designed process, using it as an opportunity to guide teens towards spiritual growth and mature perspectives on beauty and relat...

* Marriage reflects the restored image of God, mirroring the unity and peace within the Trinity * The love and peace in a marriage are meant to overflow, impacting the world beyond the family unit * The "one flesh" concept in marriage goes beyond physical union, representing a deep spiritual and societal oneness * Family and church community both serve as examples of restored humanity, reflecting...

* Shame can hinder closeness in relationships, especially in a culture that doesn't effectively address it * Biblical examples (Joseph, Jesus) demonstrate a righteous approach of protecting others from shame * Christ's crucifixion is presented as the ultimate act of taking on humanity's shame, offering freedom from its control * In marriage, partners should emulate Christ by not pressing shame on...

* Biblical authority in marriage is about nurturing growth (gardening) and building up (edifying) one's spouse, not exercising power over them * Spouses have a duty to be affectionate and care for each other's bodies, viewing this as a form of godly authority * This approach to marital authority transforms both partners, leading to greater wisdom and ability to fulfill God's mission Get full acces...

* Song of Solomon serves as a metaphor for covenant relationships, including marriage, leadership, and dominion * Interpreting Song of Solomon as a love poem with allegorical elements provides insights into wisdom, rulership, and personal transformation * Embracing marital roles (e.g., headship) positively impacts other areas of life and covenant responsibilities Get full access to Jason Farley's...

* Wives and mothers have a unique apologetic power through their homemaking and family care, which can "shut the mouths of objectors" to Scripture * Well-functioning homes and marriages are presented as beautiful arguments for the truth of Christianity and as civilization-building endeavors * The role of homemaking is framed not as a restriction but as a powerful, beautiful calling that shapes fut...

* A husband is a blessing when he is righteously focused on the family’s mission. (Gen. 2:15; Eph. 1:22-23; Prov. 12:2-3) * A wife is a blessing when she is righteously focused on the family’s mission. (Prov. 14:1; Eph. 5:22; Gen. 3:16; Prov. 12:4; 1 Sam. 25:32-33) Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.substack.com/subscribe

* Adam’s need for a help-meet * 1. What is an Adam - He is a representative of God to the garden. He is the protector. He is the gardener. He is the dominator of the wilds. He is the gatherer of gold. * 2. What is an Isha - She is fire. She is the vessel of wisdom because she is the a microcosm of the garden, she is the peak of creation, the crown. She is the garden who gardens. She transforms boo...

Discipline vs. Punishment Discipline is meant to teach the nature of the world (how the world works). Discipline is about getting the way God’s world works into the habits, loves, desires, of our children - punishment has to do with righting scales. That is not our job. Discipline is how we claim our children as our own. Disciplining your children means that they are your children Pro 3:11-12  My...

The last two steps of our Teach, Train, Enforce, Forgive process of dealing with the house rules. Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.substack.com/subscribe

Living in a time when the new and shiny often push out the classics, we need to be careful to remember that the world still works the way that it always has. Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.substack.com/subscribe

More Car Thoughts on Freud and the language that we use. Get full access to Jason Farley's Substack at jasonfarley.substack.com/subscribe

Eph. 5:1   Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. Deut. 8:5   Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee. Prov. 3:11-12   My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. Get full access to Jason...

1Jn 1:3-10   That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.  (4)  And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.  (5)  This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.  (6)  If we...