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Valid and illicit Sacraments? Covenant theology? Molinist predestination? Semipelagianism? Join us on this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

Valid and illicit Sacraments? Covenant theology? Molinist predestination? Semipelagianism? Join us on this Mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

In this special episode of Faith Unaltered, we invited Chris Date (Rethinking Hell) and Tim Stratton (Freethinking Ministries) back on to discuss their views on Theological Determinism! We've had the solo episodes (see below) and now it's time to bring the two on the podcast, TOGETHER, for an informal dialogue on the subject! Join us, Oct 21st at 7pm eastern for the live discussion between the two brothers, friends and colleagues only on Faith Unaltered! Find the episode we did with Chris here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4fwWRdanM0&t=0s Find the episode we did with Tim here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ZPy1_GRi0&t=0s ***GlossaHouse resources are available at our website! - https://glossahouse.com/ ✏️ ***Sign up for classes with GlossaHouse U - https://glossahouse.com/pages/classes

Defenders: Doctrine of Creation (Part 12): Arminian And Molinist Accounts of Divine Sovereignty and Human Freedom

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

Dr. William Lane Craig presents a Molinist perspective on God's providence to a congregation in San Francisco.

This week we are excited to bring you an awesome discussion with Dr. Tim Stratton. Dr. Stratton unpacks the Molinist perspective towards these hotly debated topics. If you have never heard of Molinism you are certainly in for an exciting episode! Free Thinking Ministries: https://freethinkingministries.com/ https://freethinkingministries.com/molinism-the-golden-chain-of-redemption/ https://freethinkingministries.com/why-divine-determinism-is-false/ Free Thinking Ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreethinkingMinistries Dr. Tim Stratton's Book: https://wipfandstock.com/9781725276116/human-freedom-divine-knowledge-and-mere-molinism/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-ryan-holmes-podcast/message

In this episode, host Keith Foskey interviews Les Lanphere about the concept of multiverse theory and they even dive into the concept of Molinism and ask the question "Can a Calvinist really be a Molinist?"

Seth continues his review of the Gospel of Matthew 9, examining casting out a demon.Seth responds to a listener submission about sickness and oil.Seth discusses Molinism. Become a Patron! Donate on PayPal. Check out all the BTWN podcasts.

1. Seth continues his review of the Gospel of Matthew 9, examining casting out a demon.2. Seth responds to a listener submission about sickness and oil.3. Seth discusses Molinism.

Recently Kevin Harris led William Lane Craig through a brief review of our discussion on Calvinism and Molinism on the Reasonable Faith podcast. It presented a great opportunity to highlight once again not only plethora of strawmen being burned with Molinist matches on the Internet these days, but it gave us the opportunity to delve into 1 Corinthians 3 and Isaiah 43 to demonstrate again the richness that comes from biblically based theology over against philosophically based speculations. Get a deep seat, this one goes just over two hours in length- Enjoy-

Well, I really was not trying to make today's program a pre-view of what is upcoming for my students when teaching Church History and Apologetics, but, we did cover that area. First portion of the program was a bit -in house,- discussing the rise of Thomism in the midst of Reformed Baptists, so that some are accusing myself and Jeff Johnson and Owen Strachan of -heterodoxy- based upon their extremely narrow positions. Then we moved on to responding to arguments made by Tim Stratton and Tyson James, two Molinist proponents, focusing upon Stratton's reading of a single paragraph from Calvin and the concept of God as -the author of evil.- Pointed argumentation to be sure. An hour and forty-five minutes in length.

Two topics on the program today. Started off with a discussion of Kristin Kobes du Mez, a professor of history -yay-- and gender studies -seriously-- at Calvin University, that once bastion of Reformed thought that has moved from Reformed to Deformed in just a matter of decades. She wrote the Jesus and John Wayne book, if you are wondering. Then we moved back to the Molinism topic because, well, we have to- Just did the debate and I can guarantee you, all our Molinist friends will be in a frenzy for a while, so I want to make sure the conversations stay centered on what really matters. So get a deep seat and make sure you are ready for all the chatter that will be appearing, especially this coming Friday when the Unbelievable episode airs featuring my discussion with William Lane Craig.

Regrets For My Old Dressing Gown, or A Warning To Those Who Have More Taste Than Fortuneby Denis Diderot (1713-1784)Why didn't I keep it? It was used to me and I was used to it. It molded all the folds of my body without inhibiting it; I was picturesque and handsome. The other one is stiff, and starchy, makes me look stodgy. There was no need to which its kindness didn't loan itself, for indigence is almost always officious. If a book was covered in dust, one of its panels was there to wipe it off. If thickened ink refused to flow in my quill, it presented its flank. Traced in long black lines, one could see the services it had rendered me. These long lines announce the litterateur, the writer, the man who works. I now have the air of a rich good for nothing. No one knows who I am.In its shelter I feared neither the clumsiness of a valet, nor my own, neither the explosion of fire nor the spilling of water. I was the absolute master of my old robe. I have become the slave of the new one.The dragon that guarded the golden fleece was no more worried than I am. Care envelopes me.The infatuated old man who turns himself over to the whims , to the mercies of a young girl says, from morning to night; where is my good, my old housekeeper? What demon obsessed me the day I chased her away for this one! And then he cries, he sighs.I don't cry, I don't sigh, but every moment I say: Cursed be he who invented the art of putting a price on common material by tinting it scarlet. Cursed be the precious garment that I revere. Where is my old, my humble, my comfortable rag of common cloth?My friends, keep your old friends. My friends, fear the touch of wealth. Let my example teach you a lesson. Poverty has its freedoms; opulence has its obstacles.O Diogenes! How you would laugh if you saw your disciple beneath Aristipius' luxurious mantle! O Aristipius, this luxurious mantle was paid for by many low acts. What a difference between your soft, crawling, effeminate life and the free and firm life of the rag-wearing cynic. I left behind the barrel in which I ruled in order to serve a tyrant.But that's not all, my friend. Lend an ear to the ravages of luxury, the results of a consistent luxury.My old robe was one with the other rags that surrounded me. A straw chair, a wooden table, a rug from Bergamo, a wood plank that held up a few books, a few smoky prints without frames, hung by its corners on that tapestry. Between these prints three or four suspended plasters formed, along with my old robe, the most harmonious indigence.All is now discordant. No more coordination, no more unity, no more beauty.A new, sterile housekeeper who succeeds to a presbytery, the wife who enters the house of a widower, the minister who replaces a disgraced minister, the Molinist prelate who takes over the diocese of a Jansenist prelate cause no more trouble than the scarlet intruder has caused in my household.I can bear the sight of a peasant woman without disgust. That piece of simple cloth that covers her head, the hair that sparsely falls across her cheeks, those tattered rags that half cover her, that poor short petticoat that doesn't cover half her legs, her naked feet covered with muck cannot wound me. It is the image of a state I respect; its the ensemble of the of the lack of grace of a necessary and unfortunate condition for which I have pity. But my stomach turns and, despite the perfumed atmosphere that follows her, I distance myself, I turn my gaze away from that courtisan whose coiffure a points d'angleterre, torn sleeves, filthy silk stockings and worn shoes show me the poverty of the day combined with the opulence of the previous evening.Such would have been my domicile, if the imperious scarlet hadn't set everything to march in unison with it.I saw the Bergamo cede the wall to which it had so long been attached to the damascene hanging.Two prints not without merit: The Chute de la Manne dans le Desert by Poussin and Esther devant Assuerus of the same painter; the one shamefully chased away by an old man by Rubens was the sad Esther; The falling manna was dissipated by a Tempest by Vernet.The straw chair was relegated to the antechamber by a leather chair.Homer, Virgil, Horace,and Cicero relieved the weak fir bending under their mass and have been closed in in an inlaid armoire, an asylum more worthy of them than of me.A large mirror took over the mantle of my fireplace.Those two lovely molds that I owed to Falconet's friendship, and which he repaired himself, were moved away by a crouching Venus. Modern clay broken by antique bronze.The wooden table was still fighting in the field, sheltered by a mass of pamphlets and papers piled up any which way, and which it appeared would protect it from the injuries that threatened it. One day it met its destiny, and despite my laziness the pamphlets and papers put themselves away in a precious bureau.Evil instinct of the convenient! Delicate and ruinous tact, sublime taste that changes, moves, builds and overturns; that empties the coffers of the fathers; that leaves daughters without a dowry, the sons without an education; that makes so many beautiful things and great evils. You who substituted in my house the fatal and precious desk for the wooden table: it is you who ruins nations, it is you who will perhaps one day take my effects to the Pont Saint-Michel where will be heard the hoarse voice of a certified auctioneer saying: Twenty louis for a crouching Venus.The space that remained between the tablet of this desk and the Tempest by Vernet, which is above it, made for a void disagreeable to the eye. This void was filled by a clock. And what a clock! A clock a la geoffrin; a clock whose the gold contrasts with the bronze.There was a vacant corner next to my window. This corner asked for a writing desk, which it obtained.Another unpleasant void between the tablet of the writing desk and the lovely head by Rubens was filled by two La Grenées.Here is a Magdeleine by the same artist; there is a sketch either by Vien or Machy, for I also went in for sketches. And it was thus that the edifying repair of a philosopher transformed itself into the scandalous cabinet of a publican. In addition, I insult national poverty.All that remains of my original mediocrity is a rug of selvage. I can feel that this pitiful rug doesn't go well with my newfound luxury. But I swore and I swear, like the peasant transferred from his hut to a palace who keeps his sabots, that Denis the philosopher will never walk upon a masterpiece of la Savonnier. When in the morning, covered in my sumptuous scarlet, I enter my office I lower my gaze and I see my old rug of selvage. It reminds me of my beginnings and pride is stopped at the entryway to my heart.No my friend, no, I have not been corrupted. My door is always open to the needy who address themselves to me; they find me as affable as ever. I listen to them, I give them advice, I assist them, I feel for them. My soul has not been hardened, my head has not gotten too big. My back is good and round, just as before. There's the same honesty, the same sensitivity. My luxury is brand new and the poison has not yet acted. But who knows what will happen with time? What can be expected of he who has forgotten his wife and his daughter, who has run up debts, who has ceased to be a spouse and father and who, instead of depositing a useful sum deep in a faithful coffer...Oh holy prophet! Raise you hands to the heavens and pray for a friend in peril. Say to God: If you see in your eternal decrees that riches are corrupting the heart of Denis, don't spare the masterpieces he idolizes. Destroy them and return him to his original poverty. And I, on my side, will say to the heavens: Oh God! I resign myself to the prayer of the holy prophet and to your will. I abandon everything to you. Take back everything, everything except the Vernet! It's not the artist, it is you who made it. Respect your own work and that of friendship.See that lighthouse, see the adjacent tower that rises to the right. See the old tree that the winds have torn. How beautiful that masse is. Above that obscure masse, see the rocks covered in verdure. It is thus that your powerful hand formed them. It is thus that your beneficent hand has carpeted them. See that uneven terrace that descends from the foot of the rocks to the sea. It is the very image of the degradation you have permitted time to exercise on those things of the world that are the most solid. Would your sun have lighted it otherwise? God, if you annihilate that work of art it will be said that you are a jealous God. Have pity on the unfortunates spread out on these banks. Is it not enough for you to have shown them the depths of the abyss? Did you save them only to destroy them? Listen to the prayer of this man who thanks you. Aid in the efforts of he who gathers together the sad remains of his fortune. Close your ear to the imprecations of this madman. Alas, he promised himself such advantageous returns, he had contemplated rest and retirement. He was on his last voyage. A hundred times along the way he calculated on his fingers the size of his fortune and had arranged for its use. And now all of his hopes have vanished; he has barely enough to cover his naked limbs. Be touched by the tenderness of these two spouses. Look at the terror that you have inspired in that woman. She offers you thanks for the evil you did not do her. Nevertheless, her child, too young to know to what peril you exposed it, he, his father and his mother, takes care of the faithful companion of his voyage: he is attaching the collar of his dog. Spare the innocent. Look at that mother freshly escaped from the waters with her spouse: it is not for herself that she is trembling, it is for her child. See how she squeezes it to her breast, how she kisses it. O God, recognize the waters you have created. Recognize them, both when your breath moves them and when your hand calms them. Recognize the black clouds that you gathered and that it pleased you to scatter. Already they are separating, they are moving away; already the light of the day star is reborn on the face of the waters. I foresee calm on that red horizon. How far it is, the horizon! It doesn't end with the sea. The sky descends beneath it and seems to turn around the globe. Finish lighting up the sky; finish rendering tranquility to the sea. Allow those seamen to put their shipwrecked boat back to sea. Assist in their labor, give them strength and leave me this painting. leave it to me, like the rod with which you will punish the vain. It is already the case that it is no longer i that people visit, that people come to listen to: it is Vernet they come to admire in my house. The painter has humiliated the philosopher.Oh my friend, the beautiful Vernet I own! The subject is the end of a storm without a harmful catastrophe. The seas are still agitated, the sky covered in clouds; the sailors are busy on their sunken boat, the inhabitants come running from the nearby mountains. How much spirit this painter has! He needed but a small number of principal figures to render all the circumstances of the moment he chose. How true this scene is! With what lightness, ease and vigor it is all painted. I want to keep this testimony of his friendship. I want my son-in-law to transmit it to his children, his children to theirs, and these latter to those that will be born of them.If only you saw the beauty of the whole of this piece, how everything there is harmonious, how the effects work together, how everything is brought out without effort or affectation. How those mountains on the right are wrapped in vapor. How beautiful those rocks and superimposed edifices are. How picturesque that tree is and the lighting on that terrace. How the light there fades away, how its figures are laid out: true, active, natural, living. How interesting they are, the force with which they are painted. The purity with which they are drawn, how they stand out from the background. The enormous breadth of that space, the verisimilitude of those waters. Those clouds, the sky, that horizon! Here the background is deprived of light, while the foreground is lit up, unlike the usual technique. Come see my Vernet, but don't take it from me!With time all debts will be paid, remorse will be calmed and I will have pure joy. Don't fear that the mad desire to stock up beautiful things has taken control of me. The friends I had I sill have, and their number hasn't grown. I have Lais but Lais doesn't have me. Happy in her arms, I am ready to cede her to she who I'll love and who she'll make happier than me. And I want to tell you a secret: that Lais, who it cost others so much to buy, cost me nothing.(This essay is in the public domain.) 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What is Molinism? What is a Molinist? What is middle knowledge? How does Molinism explain the relationship of God's sovereignty and human responsibility/free will? Is there anything in the Bible that supports the Molinist viewpoint?

Provocative title so I'm sure you'll want to listen. We discuss Tim's proposed acronym for the Molinist. After all, if the Calvinists get an acronym, why can't we? Seems only fair. This episode is the second of two episodes that follow along with Tim's article on the subject which is linked below. Hope you enjoy! https://freethinkingministries.com/the-t-r-u-m-p-card/

Provocative title so I'm sure you'll want to listen. We discuss Tim's proposed acronym for the Molinist. After all, if the Calvinists get an acronym, why can't we? Seems only fair. This episode is the first of two episodes that follow along with Tim's article on the subject which is linked below. Hope you enjoy! https://freethinkingministries.com/the-t-r-u-m-p-card/

By: Brian G. Chilton | May 5, 2021 On tonight's episode, Curtis Evelo has the night off. Therefore, Brian flies solo as he discusses and assesses Wayne Grudem's critique of Molinism in the second edition of his book Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Grudem launches four objections to the Molinist soteriology and concludes […]

Today, Steve discusses some of the more prominent objections to the Molinist position on heavenly freedom and clarifies his position on the topic further.

As we wrap up Season 3 of the podcast this week, Steve looks to a final view that can answer how free will and eternal sinlessness in heaven could beContinue readingFree Will in Heaven? A Molinist View – FS 221

Kirk MacGregor is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Department Chair at McPherson College. In this conversation, I talk with him about why you should be a Molinist, objections, and more! Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologeticsKirk's Website: http://www.kirkmacgregor.org/​

Questions about whether one must choose a theological system and why God loves us.Is there any reason why I must choose between the Reformed, Arminian, and Molinist views? Why does God love us? 

Every Friday at 1pm PT! Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction & Cat Cam! 1. 0:16 How should we correctly interpret "by His stripes we are healed" in Isaiah 53:5? Has physical healing for today been purchased through the atonement? 2. 11:22 Can you explain why Old Testament sacrifices and offerings were "seasoned with salt"? Is there a spiritual/messianic picture or element involved in that? 3. 13:49 We are told to have a large amount of faith, but Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. So what does that mean, in terms of faith? 4. 16:10 Is it biblical to sign a marriage contract before you marry someone? 5. 17:39 If you've had an abortion in the past, is it hypocritical to stand against it now, and would it be hypocritical to have a baby afterwards or think that you deserve to have a child afterwards? 6. 23:07 What does the Bible teach about masturbation? Is that act permissible for a follower of Christ? 7. 29:20 Do you share the opinion that we shouldn't ask God to heal diseases, but instead should speak over the sick person as if we have authority over sickness? Should we do it like Peter in Acts 3:6? 8. 35:02 What do you think of denominations? Are divisions ok, and can multiple factions of Christianity be legit? 9. 37:33 What are your thoughts on the apparitions of Mary at Fatima and messages given to the shepherd children? 10. 40:39 What is the "witness of the Spirit" mentioned in Romans 8: 16? Is it an experience like John Wesley's "strangely warmed" heart? How do you obtain the witness if you don't think you have it? 11. 43:58 What is the best way to study the Bible? Should I start in Matthew, or maybe Genesis? 12. 45:28 Mike what happened in Gethsemane? Was Jesus Christ separated or forsaken by the Father? 13. 48:39 What does Mark 16: 17-18 mean? I grew up in the prosperity gospel, and my family and 80% of my country is in it! I would really like to help them open their eyes to it. 14. 51:02 I know you're not a Calvinist, so are you Arminian, Molinist, or none of the above? 15. 51:41 Does Matthew 6: 14-15 imply that forgiving others is necessary for salvation? 16. 52:31 Do you have any counsel on how to be discerning and grow in the Lord without constantly worrying about every new heresy and false teaching that crops up? 17. 53:30 How should I approach a growing issue at my church where the Bible is not being preached, the pastoral staff is beginning to go off base, and the lead pastor bulldozes over people? 18. 54:55 To what extend should we try to rectify our sins? (e.g. should two Christians who fornicate then marry?) 19. 55:55 Where was Jesus' spirit during the 2 days he was dead? 20. 56:36 How to you stop bitterness and hatred from being in your heart, if you’ve held onto it for years? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

Every Friday at 1pm PT! Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction & Cat Cam! 1. 0:16 How should we correctly interpret "by His stripes we are healed" in Isaiah 53:5? Has physical healing for today been purchased through the atonement? 2. 11:22 Can you explain why Old Testament sacrifices and offerings were "seasoned with salt"? Is there a spiritual/messianic picture or element involved in that? 3. 13:49 We are told to have a large amount of faith, but Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. So what does that mean, in terms of faith? 4. 16:10 Is it biblical to sign a marriage contract before you marry someone? 5. 17:39 If you've had an abortion in the past, is it hypocritical to stand against it now, and would it be hypocritical to have a baby afterwards or think that you deserve to have a child afterwards? 6. 23:07 What does the Bible teach about masturbation? Is that act permissible for a follower of Christ? 7. 29:20 Do you share the opinion that we shouldn't ask God to heal diseases, but instead should speak over the sick person as if we have authority over sickness? Should we do it like Peter in Acts 3:6? 8. 35:02 What do you think of denominations? Are divisions ok, and can multiple factions of Christianity be legit? 9. 37:33 What are your thoughts on the apparitions of Mary at Fatima and messages given to the shepherd children? 10. 40:39 What is the "witness of the Spirit" mentioned in Romans 8: 16? Is it an experience like John Wesley's "strangely warmed" heart? How do you obtain the witness if you don't think you have it? 11. 43:58 What is the best way to study the Bible? Should I start in Matthew, or maybe Genesis? 12. 45:28 Mike what happened in Gethsemane? Was Jesus Christ separated or forsaken by the Father? 13. 48:39 What does Mark 16: 17-18 mean? I grew up in the prosperity gospel, and my family and 80% of my country is in it! I would really like to help them open their eyes to it. 14. 51:02 I know you're not a Calvinist, so are you Arminian, Molinist, or none of the above? 15. 51:41 Does Matthew 6: 14-15 imply that forgiving others is necessary for salvation? 16. 52:31 Do you have any counsel on how to be discerning and grow in the Lord without constantly worrying about every new heresy and false teaching that crops up? 17. 53:30 How should I approach a growing issue at my church where the Bible is not being preached, the pastoral staff is beginning to go off base, and the lead pastor bulldozes over people? 18. 54:55 To what extend should we try to rectify our sins? (e.g. should two Christians who fornicate then marry?) 19. 55:55 Where was Jesus' spirit during the 2 days he was dead? 20. 56:36 How to you stop bitterness and hatred from being in your heart, if you’ve held onto it for years? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

Every Friday at 1pm PT! Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 Introduction & Cat Cam! 1. 0:16 How should we correctly interpret "by His stripes we are healed" in Isaiah 53:5? Has physical healing for today been purchased through the atonement? 2. 11:22 Can you explain why Old Testament sacrifices and offerings were "seasoned with salt"? Is there a spiritual/messianic picture or element involved in that? 3. 13:49 We are told to have a large amount of faith, but Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. So what does that mean, in terms of faith? 4. 16:10 Is it biblical to sign a marriage contract before you marry someone? 5. 17:39 If you've had an abortion in the past, is it hypocritical to stand against it now, and would it be hypocritical to have a baby afterwards or think that you deserve to have a child afterwards? 6. 23:07 What does the Bible teach about masturbation? Is that act permissible for a follower of Christ? 7. 29:20 Do you share the opinion that we shouldn't ask God to heal diseases, but instead should speak over the sick person as if we have authority over sickness? Should we do it like Peter in Acts 3:6? 8. 35:02 What do you think of denominations? Are divisions ok, and can multiple factions of Christianity be legit? 9. 37:33 What are your thoughts on the apparitions of Mary at Fatima and messages given to the shepherd children? 10. 40:39 What is the "witness of the Spirit" mentioned in Romans 8: 16? Is it an experience like John Wesley's "strangely warmed" heart? How do you obtain the witness if you don't think you have it? 11. 43:58 What is the best way to study the Bible? Should I start in Matthew, or maybe Genesis? 12. 45:28 Mike what happened in Gethsemane? Was Jesus Christ separated or forsaken by the Father? 13. 48:39 What does Mark 16: 17-18 mean? I grew up in the prosperity gospel, and my family and 80% of my country is in it! I would really like to help them open their eyes to it. 14. 51:02 I know you're not a Calvinist, so are you Arminian, Molinist, or none of the above? 15. 51:41 Does Matthew 6: 14-15 imply that forgiving others is necessary for salvation? 16. 52:31 Do you have any counsel on how to be discerning and grow in the Lord without constantly worrying about every new heresy and false teaching that crops up? 17. 53:30 How should I approach a growing issue at my church where the Bible is not being preached, the pastoral staff is beginning to go off base, and the lead pastor bulldozes over people? 18. 54:55 To what extend should we try to rectify our sins? (e.g. should two Christians who fornicate then marry?) 19. 55:55 Where was Jesus' spirit during the 2 days he was dead? 20. 56:36 How to you stop bitterness and hatred from being in your heart, if you’ve held onto it for years? Here’s how you get your questions answered in the Q&A 1) Please reread your question before you ask to ensure that it will make sense to me. Clarity is paramount. 2) Wait till we go live before asking. We don’t take questions until then. 3) Put a “Q” at the beginning of your question. 4) Please only ask once, our mods are checking the chat continually. 5) I’m truly sorry if I’m unable to get to your question. I know its a bummer, but I am doing my best. 6) If you arrive late we may have already gathered 20 questions. Please check the live chat to see if we are full on Qs. Thanks!

David Pallmann runs the YouTube channel Faith Because of Reason, a channel that adheres to a Molinist theology, Arminian soteriology, orthodox Preterist eschatology, Biblical inerrancy, and the classical apologetic method. In this interview, I talk with David about common misconceptions about Arminianism. Subscribe to Faith Because of a Reason: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sT..Support (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/AdherentApologetics 

In this episode, Tim sat down with Eli Ayala over at Revealed Apologetics. We'll be listening to their conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a very interesting conversation as Eli is a Calvinist, whereas (as you know) Tim is a Molinist. It's a great example of how two brothers in Christ can disagree charitably. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Tim sat down with Eli Ayala over at Revealed Apologetics. We'll be listening to their conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a very interesting conversation as Eli is a Calvinist, whereas (as you know) Tim is a Molinist. It's a great example of how two brothers in Christ can disagree charitably. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Tim sat down with Eli Ayala over at Revealed Apologetics. We'll be listening to their conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a very interesting conversation as Eli is a Calvinist, whereas (as you know) Tim is a Molinist. It's a great example of how two brothers in Christ can disagree charitably. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Tim sat down with Eli Ayala over at Revealed Apologetics. We'll be listening to their conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a very interesting conversation as Eli is a Calvinist, whereas (as you know) Tim is a Molinist. It's a great example of how two brothers in Christ can disagree charitably. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Tim sat down with Eli Ayala over at Revealed Apologetics. We'll be listening to their conversation for the next couple of weeks. It's a very interesting conversation as Eli is a Calvinist, whereas (as you know) Tim is a Molinist. It's a great example of how two brothers in Christ can disagree charitably. Hope you enjoy!

Luther and Calvin both made a strong case for evil as the "alien acts of God." Calvin made an especially strong argument that the implications from the theology and metaphysics of people like Augustine and Aquinas should lead to a belief in God's predestination of all things. His argument was so strong that it forced people to reassess the "classical" doctrines of God and the metaphysical beliefs about the nature of reality in order to try and find a way to maintain a belief in libertarian free will and human responsibility for their choices.One of the first challenges to this classical position emerged as a slight variation away from the classical view by a 16th century Jesuit name Luis De Molina. Molina's new ideas would become known as Molinism.  In today's episode, we'll explore the basic concepts of Molinism and see how Molinist's attempt to give answers to the problem of evil. Maybe even a couple of well-known movies can help us understand this complex school of thought... TODAY's EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Shema Apparel https://shemaapparel.com/ Deep Talks Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/deeptalkstheologypodcast Become a member of the Deep Talks Patreon Community to help support this podcast and receive bonus content, Q & A opportunities, and more! To Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-talks-exploring-theology-and-meaning-making/id1401730159 Connect on with Paul Anleitner on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/PaulAnleitner

I bring the series on the Problem of Divine Foreknowledge to an end by summing up the five views, critiquing them, and attempt to draw some conclusions. In part one I sum up the Reformed, Molinist,Thomistic, and Open Theist views. This is part one of a two part episode. (August 9, 2019)

In this Christian Theology Podcast Michael Miller, Gabe Jones and Joshua Lewis discuss Molinism. Molinism (a theological position named after 16th century Jesuit theologian Luis de Molina), is an increasingly popular model for reconciling God's sovereignty and providence with human freedom and choice. Molinists maintain that God knows what we would do in counterfactual situations (middle knowledge), and that God uses this knowledge to accomplish his goals. In this video, William Lane Craig explains the doctrine.We hope you enjoyed this Episode of The Remnant Radio, Be blessed.

Four Different views of sovereigntyIn this Christian Theology Podcast Michael Miller and Joshua Lewis discusses the four views of sovereignty or the four most popular views of sovereignty. The Calvinist view of sovereignty, the Arminian view of sovereignty, the Molinist view of sovereignty, and the open-theist view of sovereignty.How sovereign is God? Does God predestine good and evil?  Does God sovereignly give us free will?  Does God present us with options while still determining the outcome? Or is the future a mystery to God?  We discuss all this and more on this episode of The Remnant Radio.

Phil and Peter Rasor continue discussing the Molinist perspective on the Problem of Divine Foreknowledge. Peter explains why he thinks the objections to Molinism don't work and gives his thoughts on the other perspectives.. This is part two of a two part episode. (March 29, 2019)

Continuing the series on the Problem of Divine Foreknowledge Phil welcomes Peter Rasor on the show to present the Molinist perspective. Peter explains what Molinism is and begins answering objections to it. This is part one of a two part episode. (March 22, 2019)

Defenders 3: Doctrine of Creation (Part 12)

Defenders 3: Doctrine of Creation (Part 12)

On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton answers five questions he is frequently asked about the Molinist theological system. The questions include: What is Molinism? (Who is Luis de Molina? What is the ROSES acronym? What are the three moments of God's knowledge?) Does a Molinist have to believe in possible worlds? (Description of the […]

Merry Christmas! In this episode of Remonstrance we will continue our discussion of Middle Knowledge. The specific question we will be investigating is if Jacob Arminius and John Wesley affirmed Middle Knowledge or not and if it fits in their overall theology. To do this we will be getting some help from Keith Stanglin, Thomas McCall, and Randy Maddox. Also, check out the article below by Barry E. Bryant.  Links Link to where you can buy a Remonstrance t-shirt for Christmas: https://www.freewebstore.org/remonstrance-podcast-apparel Article by Barry E. Bryant: http://evangelicalarminians.org/molina-arminus-plaifere-goad-and-wesley-on-human-free-will-divine-omniscience-and-middle-knowledge/  

Merry Christmas and welcome to the Remonstrance Christmas special! In this episode we will be discussing Middle Knowledge (Molinism) and see how two beloved Christmas stories assume the existence of Middle Knowledge. Both "Its a Wonderful Life" and "A Christmas Carol" would not be possible if it was not for Middle Knowledge. In our discussion we will be getting some help from Thomas Oden, Jerry Walls, and Joseph Dongell. Link to where you can buy a Remonstrance t-shirt for Christmas: https://www.freewebstore.org/remonstrance-podcast-apparel  

Middle knowledge is an important part of the Molinist and Congruist Christian models. Recently, Matt Slick of CARM claimed that middle knowledge is unbiblical. But, is Slick right? Today on the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton looks into the concept from Molina's perspective and from Scripture. Is middle knowledge biblical and viable? Listen to find […]

Dr. Craig contributes to a new book on the Problem of Evil, offering a Molinist perspective Visit www.reasonablefaith.org for an outline.

On this episode of the pod I sit down with Randy Everist of Possible Worlds (www.randyeverist.com) and we discuss the doctrine of middle-knowledge (Molinism). We take a look at whether or not it is biblical as well as do some comparing and contrasting with Calvinism, Open Theism and Arminianism. For more information on Molinism in print, be sure to check out the books and articles below. Books on MolinismSalvation and Sovereignty: A Molinist’s Approach (Dr. Kenneth Keathley)An Introduction to Molinism (Max Andrews)Articles on Molinism What Exactly does it take to be a Molinist? (Randy Everist)Can a Calvinist be a Molinist? (Randy Everist)Molinism and Divine Election (Dr. William Lane Craig)Molinism and Free Will (Dr. William Lane Craig)Molinism v. Calvinism (Dr. William Lane Craig)Contact Apologetics 105 Personal Twitter | Ministry Twitter | Facebook Page | Web Site | Stitcher Radio | Pod Bean | iTunes

What is meant by 'intrinsic defeaters"? Do they stop all conversations? What about Necessary Beings? And, what is a Molinist perspective on Inspiration of Scripture? Visit www.reasonablefaith.org for an outline.