Worm theology

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Worm theology is Christian theological position emphasizing the depravity of humanity in comparison to God's power. [1] The name is often attributed to a line in the Isaac Watts hymn Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed (Pub 1707) which says "Would he devote that sacred head for such a worm as I?" [2] [3]

Origins

Worm theology has similarities to the teachings of John Calvin (1509–1564) a 16th-century theologian and Protestant reformer. [4] Calvin saw the human race as totally unable to do anything to free itself from sin.

References

  1. ↑ Martindale, George R. (1 December 1973). "Worm Theology or Wormhood Feelings— Which?". Journal of Psychology and Theology. 1 (1): 45–49. doi:10.1177/009164717300100106.
  2. ↑ Solomon, Robert M. (28 April 2024). My Suffering Servant: Facing Life's Mysteries and Finding God's Presence in Job. Discovery House Publishing. ISBN   978-981-5220-14-8.
  3. ↑ "Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?". www.hymntime.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-17.
  4. ↑ Lewis Loflin. "Why we should know John Calvin". Sullivan-County.com.


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