1506. Authority vs Autonomy: The Lie That Broke Humanity | Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb
What does it actually mean to be human?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb explores a foundational biblical truth from Genesis: we have authority—but not autonomy.
From the creation mandate in Genesis 1 to the fall in Genesis 3, Scripture presents a radically different vision of freedom than what our culture promotes. Humanity is given real authority—yet always under God’s rule.
So what happens when we try to live as if we’re fully autonomous?
This episode unpacks:
- The meaning of dominion (Hebrew: radah)
- Why autonomy is never presented as a biblical ideal
- How Genesis 3 reframes…
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