Theological school which attempts to reconcile the providence of God with human free will
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We look at a number of apparent theological paradoxes that are resolved in the same way, according to the principle that: “the entirety of Your WORD is TRUTH” (Ps 119:160). In each case, there are a set of Scriptures that emphasise one truth and another set of Scriptures that emphasise a different truth, but it can seem hard to see how to hold both truths together as they don't seem to fit. Some examples are: (1) the Prophecies of the Sufferings and Glory of Christ (Luke 24:25), (2) the Goodness and Severity of God, (3) God's Sovereignty and man's free-will, (4) the fact that Christ is both God and man (the hypostatic union), (5) the Tri-unity of God, and (6) how we can be forgiven in Christ (as far as our relationship is concerned), and yet still need forgiveness (as far as our fellowship with God is concerned). In each of these cases, people can easily go into a ditch on either side of the road of truth by choosing the set of Scriptures they like, and then ignoring or explaining away the Scriptures on the other side. The answer is found in realising that both sets of Scriptures are fully true, because there are 2 distinct (but related) realms of truth (if you can try to reconcile the 2 truths by mixing them together, you end up compromising and destroying them both - for example, by saying Christ is a semi-god and a semi-man, whereas the truth is that He is fully God and fully man). On the basis that all Scripture is true, we should embrace both revelations of truth, then seek God for a deeper understanding of how both sides can be fully true. When we do this, we will be rewarded with a fuller revelation of God's truth.
We look at a number of apparent theological paradoxes that are resolved in the same way, according to the principle that: “the entirety of Your WORD is TRUTH” (Ps 119:160). In each case, there are a set of Scriptures that emphasise one truth and another set of Scriptures that emphasise a different truth, but it can seem hard to see how to hold both truths together as they don't seem to fit. Some examples are: (1) the Prophecies of the Sufferings and Glory of Christ (Luke 24:25), (2) the Goodness and Severity of God, (3) God's Sovereignty and man's free-will, (4) the fact that Christ is both God and man (the hypostatic union), (5) the Tri-unity of God, and (6) how we can be forgiven in Christ (as far as our relationship is concerned), and yet still need forgiveness (as far as our fellowship with God is concerned). In each of these cases, people can easily go into a ditch on either side of the road of truth by choosing the set of Scriptures they like, and then ignoring or explaining away the Scriptures on the other side. The answer is found in realising that both sets of Scriptures are fully true, because there are 2 distinct (but related) realms of truth (if you can try to reconcile the 2 truths by mixing them together, you end up compromising and destroying them both - for example, by saying Christ is a semi-god and a semi-man, whereas the truth is that He is fully God and fully man). On the basis that all Scripture is true, we should embrace both revelations of truth, then seek God for a deeper understanding of how both sides can be fully true. When we do this, we will be rewarded with a fuller revelation of God's truth.
It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers! Segment 1 • What is Molinism, and is it a helpful or harmful theology? • What's the difference between the heart and the soul in Scripture? • Is wearing ashes from a loved one creepy, demonic, or just sentimental? Segment 2 • Is a church carnival an effective evangelism tool—or just entertainment? • Should I serve on a church decision-making council if I'm a woman—and there are no elders? • When is kissing okay in a Christian relationship—dating, engagement, or marriage? Segment 3 • Can someone baptize themselves if no one else is available? • What's the real difference between a pipe organ and a bagpipe—besides portability? Segment 4 • If God's grace is irresistible, does it really matter if we're snarky toward unbelievers? • Is it okay to pray that someone hits rock bottom if it leads to salvation? • Should I require my 12- and 16-year-old kids to read their Bibles? ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
A big announcement from Reasonable Faith and a collection of popular questions on Molinism.
Free-For-All Friday is back, and Jay & George are discussing another abused and misused Bible verse with John 12:32. Before they do that, however, the guys talk about the threat to free speech and some Molinism nonsense. Listen to the conversation, and may it be a blessing. Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life, and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen. Conformed to Christ is a ministry of Christ's Fellowship Church. https://cfclawton.org/ ***Be sure to subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and Amazon Music Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgQBeT-Mj1CmngPdhZyWybQ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conformed-to-christ/id1503247486 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2NvbmZvcm1lZHRvY2hyaXN0L2ZlZWQueG1s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YruCZu4hla6Ll3rBu7UPY Podbean: https://conformedtochrist.podbean.com
Calvinism, Arminianism, and God's Middle Knowledge Salvation. How do we understand it? Within the church there are two primary views that Christians hold: God has predestined us to be saved but we also have liberty—we may choose to either follow or deny him. On this podcast, we're going to explore something that is a third choice, something called middle knowledge or Molinism. Join us as we explore aspects of each of these positions with Dr. Kenneth Keathley.
Happy Wednesday! This is the fourth in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Lizzy. Today we're talking with special guest, Tim Stratton, founder of Free Thinking Ministries. Tim is here to discuss Lizzy's questions about free will, and God choosing people. He shares about why these types of conversations are important to him personally. He also shares about his passion for Molinism. Lizzy is a college student from Chelan, Washington. Lizzy grew up in a loving Christian home but has a lot of questions about God, identity, and purpose. She is a very curious person and is someone who often takes things literally. She admits she struggles with anxiety and wonders why God pursues her when it's hard for her to trust Him. She says she's sensed Him trying to get her attention but is unsure about having experienced His love. Lizzy and Janell have known each other for seven years. We hope you enjoy this week's episode! About Tim: Timothy A. Stratton was in youth ministry for fifteen years. He started as an intern in Santa Cruz, California, then went on to work for Youth For Christ, Navigators, and eventually worked as a youth pastor for nearly ten years in the Evangelical Free Church in Kearney, Nebraska. He saw first-hand how the lies of “new atheists” were impacting the young impressionable minds of his students. This led Tim to devote his life to answering “tough” questions about God and Christianity. As a result, Tim founded FreeThinking Ministries in 2015. Tim pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Kearney (B.A. 1997) and after working in full-time ministry for several years went on to attain his graduate degree from Biola University (M.A. 2014). More recently, Tim earned his Doctorate in Systematic Theology from North-West University (Ph.D. 2020). His doctoral work primarily focuses on demonstrating God's middle knowledge and mankind's libertarian freedom (“Mere Molinism”), and how this view has apologetic significance. Along with FTM, Tim is a professor of Theology at Trinity Theological Seminary and College of the Bible. He has spoken to numerous audiences around the country and loves to engage in one-on-one conversations with anyone doubting or wrestling with the truth of Christianity. He spends much of his time recording podcasts and writing articles on his website. He also enjoys interacting with our culture via several social media outlets. Tim is passionate about answering questions regarding God, the Bible, and Christianity. -- -- -- -- -- Links: https://freethinkingministries.com/tim-stratton/ Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, & Mere Molinism Faith Examined on Amazon FSR YouTube Page FSR Patron
Dr. Craig fields questions related to his study of Molinism.
Scripture: Romans 9:17-18, Ephesians 1:3-12, John 6:44, 2 Tim. 1:9, John 17:9, John 3:16, John 5:39-40, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Tim. 2:1-4, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2**The other perspective that I'd mentioned near the end of the podcast is known as "Molinism" named after 16th-century Spanish Jesuit theologian Luis de MolinaCalvary Chapel Franklin: http://calvarychapelfranklin.com/ Email: info@calvarychapelfranklin.com The Parsons Pad Website: https://parsonspad.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/parsonspadpodcastRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-1006557?date=this-year Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfranklintn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalvaryChapelFranklin/ Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://parsonspad.buzzsprout.com/ Calvary Chapel Franklin meets at: Sunday mornings: 1724 General George Patton Drive, Brentwood TN 37027 Wednesday evenings: 274 Mallory Station Rd, Franklin TN 37967 (Aspen Grove Christian Church)Mail: PO Box 1993 Spring Hill TN 37174 If you need a Bible, please download the free Gideon's app for iPhone or Android: https://gideons.org/ Calvary Chapel Franklin is a 501c3 tax exempt religious organization. If you would like to donate to support this ministry, please click here: https://calvarychapelfranklin.churchcenter.com/giving
On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:How can I find out what my spiritual gifts are? Eric - Nashville, TN (1:24)What books most influenced your theology? Jason - Littleton, CO (3:08)What do you think about spiritual formation classes? Susan - St. Louis, MO (6:53)What are your thoughts on the idea of Molinism or “middle knowledge,” espoused by theologians such as William Lane Craig? Jim - Atlanta, GA (15:11)How can I know who I am supposed to marry? Charles - Kansas City, MO (21:42)Could you comment on the Oneness Pentecostal doctrine of baptism in the name of Jesus only? Deion (23:26)
It's the age old question--if God is sovereign over all things then how do we have free will? And if God controls everything, does that make Him the author of evil since He causes humans to sin? How do we reconcile a good God with all of the pain and suffering that's happening in the world? It can seem like a bit of a conundrum for Christians, and the lack of satisfactory answers has caused many people to turn away from God. But what if there was a doctrine or school of thought that could help us make sense of these seemingly intractable problems? Joining Frank on the podcast this week is CIA graduate and professor of Theology at Trinity Theological Seminary, Tim Stratton, who has spent his fair share of time studying these dillemmas. So much time in fact, that this centuries old school of thought known as "Mere Molinism" became the focus of his doctoral dissertation. During the episode, Frank and Tim will answer questions like: What event in his personal life caused Tim to question his former Calvinist beliefs? Where does the term Molinism come from? What are the two "main ingredients" of Molinism? How does Molinism compare to Arminianism and Calvinism? What is the proper interpretation of Romans 9? How does Molinism solve the problem of evil? How does Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame apply to Molinism? If you've ever struggled with the problem of evil or wondered how we can possibly steer our own ship when God is completely omniscient, then this episode will definitely give you a few light bulb moments! For more information on this topic, be sure to check out Tim's contribution to Faith Examined (a collection of essays written by CIA graduates) or Tim's book 'Human Freedom, Divine Knowledge, and Mere Molinism'. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE EPISODE: Faith Examined book: https://a.co/d/hvS13kK Free Thinking Ministries: https://freethinkingministries.com/ Tim's book on Mere Molinism: https://a.co/d/bBWr0u1 In-Person CIA (Charlotte, NC): https://crossexamined.org/what-is-cia/ CIA Online 2024: https://bit.ly/3T8Unjw
There is no such thing as a Biblical Worldview, and what is the Catholic view of predestination and Molinism vs. Thomism?
Other than Arminianism, what are some other alternatives to Calvinism? What is Molinism? What is Amyraldism? What is Provisionism? What is Molinism and is it biblical? What is Amyraldism / Four-Point Calvinism? What is Provisionism? This episode on YouTube
There is no such thing as a Biblical Worldview, and what is the Catholic view of predestination and Molinism vs. Thomism?
There is no such thing as a Biblical Worldview, and what is the Catholic view of predestination and Molinism vs. Thomism?
Gene Callahan teaches computer science at NYU and is the author of Economics for Real People. He joins Bob to discuss the inner contradictions of liberal neutrality. They also discuss AI and whether computers can really learn.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.The crazy fact about colliding blocks and pi.Gene Callahan's author page at Amazon.Gene's blog post on Euler's identity.Previous BMS episodes featuring Keith Knight on progressives' domestic imperialism, the Logos, the Satanic monument, and Bob's rediscovery of Molinism.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
Join me, Brady Cone, and my esteemed guest Dr. Tim Stratton, founder of Free Thinking Ministries, as we explore the intricacies of faith and sexuality within the Christian context. Our dialogue reminisces about our youth ministry days and how a surge of atheism spurred Tim's intensive journey into apologetics. Listen in as we unpack the concept of reasonable faith and its crucial role in understanding Christian beliefs, particularly in relation to LGBTQ issues. Tim's insights into free will and Molinism pave the way for a robust discussion on God's love and its relevance to our ministry's approach to sexuality. Venture with us through a theological examination of freedom, predestination, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Discover how Molinism offers a fresh perspective on the balance between God's sovereignty and human choice, especially in the context of LGBTQ struggles. You'll hear a personal testament to the life-changing potential of faith, and we'll reveal how scientific principles echo the biblical encouragement for renewing one's mind. This episode encourages listeners to engage in their sanctification process, drawing upon divine strength while exercising their free will.Timestamps:(00:16) - Embracing God's Standard for Sexuality (07:32) - Freedom and Mind Transformation (19:23) - Transformation Through Hard Work and Faith (28:09) - God's Power and Our Free Will (43:23) - Understanding Gospel, Interacting With AtheistsJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#LGBTQ #Determinism #FreeWill #Sovereignty #Sexuality
December 21, 2023 Eli Ayala, Founder of Revealed Apologetics, who will address: “CALVINISM & MOLINISM: COMPARED & CONTRASTED in the LIGHT of SCRIPTURE” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:
In this episode, Mr. Minton has Dr. Kirk MacGregor on the podcast to talk about a view known as Open Theism, and what the biblical and philosophical issues with such a view are. Primarily they will be responding to arguments for Open Theism such as the argument that if humans have libertarian free will, God cannot foreknow our libertarianly free choices, as well as certain biblical proof texts Open Theists have marshaled in favor of their view. However, a positive case for God having foreknowledge of future contingent events is also made in this episode. If you'd like to read more about Molinism and Open Theism from Dr. MacGregor, below are a couple of resources mentioned in the episode: * "Calvinism and Middle Knowledge: A Conversation" -- https://www.amazon.com/Calvinism-Middle-Knowledge-John-Laing/dp/1532645732 * "Luis De Molina: The Life and Theology Of The Founder Of Middle Knowledge" -- https://www.amazon.com/Luis-Molina-Theology-Founder-Knowledge-ebook/dp/B00UF7W4AM?ref_=ast_author_dp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/evan-minton/support
In episode 245 of the Parker's Pensées Podcast, I'm joined once again by Dr. Taylor Cyr of the Free Will Show. This time we discuss Frankfurt style cases in the free will and moral responsibility literature and discuss Taylor's paper against several "flickers of freedom" theorists who want to save the principle of alternate possibilities from Frankfurt via flickers of freedom. Just watch the video, Taylor will explain it all! Check the time stamps for the full topic list. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA/join Join the Facebook group, Parker's Pensées Penseurs, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/960471494536285/ If you like this podcast, then support it on Patreon for $3, $5 or more a month. Any amount helps, and for $5 you get a Parker's Pensées sticker and instant access to all the episode as I record them instead of waiting for their release date. Check it out here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parkers_pensees If you want to give a one-time gift, you can give at my Paypal: https://paypal.me/ParkersPensees?locale.x=en_US Check out my merchandise at my Teespring store: https://teespring.com/stores/parkers-penses-merch Come talk with the Pensées community on Discord: dsc.gg/parkerspensees Sub to my Substack to read my thoughts on my episodes: https://parknotes.substack.com/ Check out my blog posts: https://parkersettecase.com/ Check out my Parker's Pensées YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbTRurpFP5q4TpDD_P2JDA Check out my other YouTube channel on my frogs and turtles: https://www.youtube.com/c/ParkerSettecase Check me out on Twitter: https://twitter.com/trendsettercase Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerspensees/ 0:00 - Where did Frankfurt Style Cases Come From? 9:14 - Moral Responsibility, Free Will, and Determinism 15:00 - The Rollback Argument vs. the Consequence Argument 17:34 - Leeway vs. Sourcehood theories of free will 20:41 - a shakey argument against mind-brain identity theory? 25:22 - How much new work is there in Frankfurt cases? 30:40 - What are Frankfurt Style Cases?? (Assassin) 37:13 - asymmetry between praise and blame? 40:07 - What are "Flickers of Freedom"? 51:28 - the robustness requirement for flickers of freedom views 1:05:36 - Swenson and Capes fine-grained flickers view 1:15:23 - What if you're aware of the details of the Frankfurt case you're in? 1:18:00 - Constitutive Moral Luck and brain chips 1:22:04 - Drugs, apps, and moral character 1:26:40 - Is the Holy Spirit responsible for your sanctification? 1:31:22 - why flicker folks aren't successful 1:33:46 - what exactly is sourcehood libertarianism??? 1:36:30 - Molinism
Today we are discussing one of Ryan's favorite topics, Molinism which is the thesis that God has middle knowledge. To help us explain the topic of Molinism we are joined by Dr. Kirk MacGregor who wrote a book titled Molinist Philosophical and Theological Ventures Support the show
What is omniscience? What is Molinism, in reference to God's knowledge? Did God's knowledge cause the Fall of man?
World-renowned scholar, author, apologist, philosopher and theologian, Dr. William Lane Craig comes on R&T to present his case for Molinism – a Christian philosophical approach that attempts to reconcile the tension between God’s providence and man’s free will.
Dr. Craig answers questions on the Kalam Argument, Molinism, the Atonement, and some personal questions about his current life and work.
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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/13/23), Hank answers the following questions:At what point do Christians have the responsibility to use violence against those who commit horrendous evil and injustice?What is Molinism and what do you think of it?Looking at the books of Exodus and Numbers, can we determine the number of the Israelites?Does the Bible teach both physical and spiritual death are the result of sin? What was the payment for our sin?
My guest in this episode is Father James. He is a Priest in the Anglican Tradition, a Rector of a church in the South, loves playing board games, and runs the Barely Protestant Youtube Channel and Facebook Page. Barely Protestant: youtube.com/@barelyprotestant5365 #church #faith #believe #bible #christ #anglicanchurch #anglicanism #molinism #theology #reformed #religion #lutheran #acna #gafcon #sacraments #williamlanecraig #catholic #protestant
Open calls, questions, and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio. Topics include----1- Genesis 3. Nature of Truth. When God speaks, it's always truth. Moral Absolutes--2- John 10-28 Eternal life, Rapture, Who will go first-- Wheat and the Tares.--3- New World Order, China Police stations inside the USA--4- Pre-trib rapture, Mark of the Beast. COVID-19, Democide--5- Who is taken first, Wheat and Tares, Luke 17-26, Matthew 24-36--6- Middle Knowledge, is it biblical-- Molinism.
Open calls, questions, and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio. Topics include----1- Genesis 3. Nature of Truth. When God speaks, it's always truth. Moral Absolutes--2- John 10-28 Eternal life, Rapture, Who will go first-- Wheat and the Tares.--3- New World Order, China Police stations inside the USA--4- Pre-trib rapture, Mark of the Beast. COVID-19, Democide--5- Who is taken first, Wheat and Tares, Luke 17-26, Matthew 24-36--6- Middle Knowledge, is it biblical-- Molinism.
The daily radio broadcast of CARM.org. Open calls, questions, and discussion with host Matt Slick LIVE in the studio. Topics include: 1 : Genesis 3. Nature of Truth. When God speaks, it's always truth. Moral Absolutes 2: John 10:28 Eternal life, Rapture, Who will go first? Wheat and the Tares. 3: New World Order, China Police stations inside the USA 4: Pre-trib rapture, Mark of the Beast. COVID-19, Democide 5: Who is taken first, Wheat and Tares, Luke 17:26, Matthew 24:36 6: Middle Knowledge, is it biblical? Molinism. ==> Subscribe to the CARM Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@CARM:8 ==> Watch Matt Slick LIVE on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@CARM:8/MattSlickLive:b ==> Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/carmvideos ==> Subscribe to the Matt Slick YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattslick ==> Like CARM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carm.org ==> Visit the CARM Website: https://carm.org ==> Donate to CARM: https://carm.org/about/partner-with-carm/
The daily radio broadcast of CARM.org. Open calls, questions, and discussion with host Matt Slick LIVE in the studio. Topics include: 1 : Genesis 3. Nature of Truth. When God speaks, it's always truth. Moral Absolutes 2: John 10:28 Eternal life, Rapture, Who will go first? Wheat and the Tares. 3: New World Order, China Police stations inside the USA 4: Pre-trib rapture, Mark of the Beast. COVID-19, Democide 5: Who is taken first, Wheat and Tares, Luke 17:26, Matthew 24:36 6: Middle Knowledge, is it biblical? Molinism. ==> Subscribe to the CARM Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@CARM:8 ==> Watch Matt Slick LIVE on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@CARM:8/MattSlickLive:b ==> Subscribe to the CARM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/carmvideos ==> Subscribe to the Matt Slick YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattslick ==> Like CARM on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carm.org ==> Visit the CARM Website: https://carm.org ==> Donate to CARM: https://carm.org/about/partner-with-carm/
Why does God hide? If God loves us and truly desires that none should perish, why doesn't He make His existence more obvious? Wouldn't a loving God want us all to be saved? Divine hiddenness is a problem that puzzles many believers and non-believers, and in this midweek podcast episode, Christian philosophers + apologists Michael Jones and Eric Hernandez tackle it head-on! Other issues they discuss with Frank include Hell, torture vs. torment, non-resistant non-belief, and Molinism. To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. Where to find Michael and Eric: Michael's website: https://inspiringphilosophy.org/ Michael's YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/3BXKTjA Eric's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3PNY1xl Texas Apologetics: http://texasapologetics.org If you would like to submit a question to be answered on the show, please email your question to Hello@Crossexamined.org. Subscribe on Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: https://cutt.ly/0E2eua9 Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher
Jordan and Brandon talk with Ken Keathley about Molinism. They cover topics like: What is Molinism? What is the historical pedigree of Molinism? Who are the key proponents? Why would someone want to affirm Molinism? What are the key costs/benefits to Molinism? Does Molinism maintain libertarian free will? What is the Molinist Gunslinger objective and how do you overcome it? And more!Resources:1) Molinism: The Contemporary Debate, Ken PerszykSupport the show
The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
"History began when humans invented gods, and will end when humans become gods."—Yuval Noah Harari We welcome back to the programme Jeremiah Allen, a Christian entrepreneur now living in Belize, for a wide-ranging interview as part of the ongoing conversation here at TMR called: "Following Christ in the New Old Normal." In the first conversation, with Rev Phill Sacre, we discussed "awakeness" in the church and beyond in the post-covid era. In the second conversation Pastor Stephen Buckley shared his perspective on the covid era, interpreting the response of so many churches in terms of God's constructive judgement upon the churches themselves. In this third conversation, Jeremiah Allen shares with us his conviction that only with the Fruit of the Spirit, developing in our lives through closeness to God, will the Christian successfully navigate the troubled waters of the days ahead. Jeremiah joined us last year to discuss "Disruptions and Preparations", which in some ways could be seen as an introduction to the present series of conversations "Jeremiah is a 42-year-old former US Army soldier and Iraq War veteran ('04-'05). After leaving military service, he worked as a Computer Network Security Expert for the US Missile Defense Agency. In 2013, he left his lucrative career and relocated his wife & two children to pursue ministry in Belize as an entrepreneur. Jeremiah is passionate about Jesus and sharing the Good News with others by living out the Great Commission in everyday life." [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]
This episode is the second in a two-part series on the dependence response to the problem of freedom and foreknowledge. In this episode, we talk with Philip Swenson about his version of the dependence response, whether Molinists can accept the response, and more.Philip's website: https://sites.google.com/site/philipjswenson/homePhilip's paper, "Ability, Foreknowledge, and Explanatory Dependence": https://philpapers.org/archive/SWEAFA.pdfAnother interview with Philip on his dilemma for Molinism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE0fxXY3hjE Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
Dr. Krik MacGregor Vs Dr. Guillaume Bignon Vs Jaxon Washburn, Should the Book of Mormon Be Considered Scripture? This debate took place September 30th, 2022. The Gospel Truth is hosted by Marlon Wilson
In the Arena: The Debates and Lectures of William Lane Craig
Dr. Craig outlines a view of God's sovereignty and human responsibility.
In this episode, we talk with William Lane Craig about Molinism, a view about the compatibility of divine providence and human free will that is sometimes brought up in response to the challenge of divine foreknowledge.Bill's website: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/Bill's book, The Only Wise God: https://wipfandstock.com/9781579103163/the-only-wise-god/Bill's book, Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom: https://brill.com/view/title/2069?language=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/thefreewillshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreewillshow/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Free-Will-Show-105535031200408/
I'm joined once again by Colton and Vincent as we give our thoughts on the Stratton vs White debate on Molinism. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined by Colton Carlson and Vincent the Fake Greg Bahnsen as we begin our review of the Tim Stratton v James White debate on Molinism. Enjoy the show!
I'm joined again by Colton and Vincent to continue our review of the Molinism debate between Tim Stratton and James White. Enjoy the show!
In the first season of the Freethinking Podcast, Tim and I are recapping his debate with James White, a prominent Calvinist theologian. This debate happened in February of 2022, but this is our chance to recap the overall debate on the podcast. In this episode, we look at the rest of Dr. White's problems he has with Molinism and respond to them.
In the first season of the Freethinking Podcast, Tim and I are recapping his debate with James White, a prominent Calvinist theologian. This debate happened in February of 2022, but this is our chance to recap the overall debate on the podcast. In this episode, we look at some of Dr. White's problems he has with Molinism and respond to them.
In the first season of the Freethinking Podcast, Tim and I are recapping his debate with James White, a prominent Calvinist theologian. This debate happened in February of 2022, but this is our chance to recap the overall debate on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss Dr. White's opening statement. In particular, we look at how he defined biblical and what he considered the essential three pillars of Molinism.
Questions Covered: 04:51 – How does Molinism not confirm double predestination? 14:06 – How does St. Jude's intercession come into play when asking for his help? 20:54 – Would it be abusing confession if you keep bringing up the same mortal sin repeatedly? 28:54 – If Mary was sinless, then how is it that she did not fulfill the law? 34:53 – Why do Christians still say Yahweh if the Vatican specifically wrote that we shouldn’t be using the word. 40:25 – Why did God pick Mary to be Jesus' mother? 45:22 – The Council of Florence claimed that circumcision is mortally sinful. When did that thought change? 49:50 – Have there been any saints throughout history that have had demons exorcized out of them? …
Various questions on Molinism and Middle Knowledge and the likelihood of Pontius Pilate releasing the body of Jesus to Joseph of Arimathea.
A new MP3 sermon from Alpha and Omega Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: White Stratton Debate-Is Molinism Biblical Subtitle: Road Trips 2022 Speaker: Dr. James White Broadcaster: Alpha and Omega Ministries Event: Debate Date: 2/11/2022 Length: 149 min.
On Feb 11th 2022, Dr James White and Dr Tim Stratton debated the question "Is Molinism Biblical?", at the First Lutheran Church in Houston. Molinism is the view that humans have genuine libertarian free will, while God has a special kind of knowledge called "Middle Knowledge" which allows him to factor human choices into how he arranges predestination. Dr James White maintains that such a view is unbiblical, while Dr Stratton sees it not only as biblical, but as crucially superior to the alternative: "Exhaustive Divine Determinism"! We've covered the subject of Molinism on Unbelievable? before, so if you want to learn more about this theological hot potato, check out these shows: • William Lane Craig vs Paul Helm: Calvinism vs Molinism - 2014: https://bit.ly/3o550G0 • William Lane Craig vs James White: Calvinism vs Molinism on the Problem of Evil - 2021: https://bit.ly/3C7BrZy For Dr Tim Stratton: https://t.co/pbqi0cqnC4 For Dr James White: https://www.aomin.org/ • For exclusive resources and to support us: USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow Rest of the World: https://my.premier.org.uk/donate/donate-unbelievable-2021 • For Premier Unbelievable? events and conference: https://www.unbelievable.live • For our regular Newsletter: https://www.premier.org.uk/Unbelievablenewsletter • For more faith debates: http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable
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