The Theology of the Chronicles of Narnia

Sophia Holcomb joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to explore how C. S. Lewis portrays a theology of creation, sin, redemption, sanctification, and new creation throughout The Chronicles of Narnia. From Aslan’s creation song and the White Witch’s curse to Aslan’s substitutionary death and final restoration in The Last Battle, they trace how Lewis communicates the gospel through his most well-known books. Read more from Sophia at her Substack: https://sophiaholcomb.substack.com/ JESUS IN GENESIS - https://solamedia.org/offers/jesusingenesis?sc=NN2512VY In this free guide, author and pastor Stephen Fix unpacks how to read the Bible as the redemptive story in which Christ is the center, from creation to the final judgment. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502VY When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit’s work and a richer prayer life. 0:00 C.S. Lewis's life and legacy 7:15 How Lewis converted to Christianity 13:33 How Lewis started writing the Chronicles of Narnia 15:36 The disagreement between Tolkien and Lewis 17:02 What is the best reading order of the Chronicles of Narnia? 18:10 Not safe, but good 21:04 Creation in Narnia 28:20 Sin/Hamartiology in Narnia 31:07 The character of Jadis, the White Witch 31:59 Edmund as Adam 33:20 Atonement in Narnia 36:26 Sanctification in Narnia 38:10 Our favorite book in the Chronicles of Narnia 38:46 The New Creation in Narnia LISTEN TO THE SHOW iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-horse-inn/id356920632 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11CeAFKB1ZF7pAmhGv4fMA FOLLOW US Newsletter: https://solamedia.org/subscribe/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/solamediaorg/ X/Twitter  https://x.com/solamediaorg  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/solamediaorg/     WHO WE ARE  Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today’s global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world.  https://solamedia.org/