

DEBATE: Is Divine Simplicity True? Gavin Ortlund vs. Ryan Mullins
15 snips Apr 22, 2024
Gavin Ortlund and Ryan Mullins debate divine simplicity, examining historical controversies and biblical interpretations. They explore God's nature, essence-energies distinction, Trinity compatibility, and the incarnation of Christ. The discussion delves into theological debates, analogical relations, biblical authorship, and adding attributes to God. The guests also discuss God's omniscience, extrinsic relations, divine conceptualism, and the importance of upholding God's uniqueness.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Controversy of Divine Simplicity
04:07 • 5min
Exploring Divine Simplicity: Understanding God's Nature
08:49 • 17min
Reevaluating Divine Simplicity Through Exodus 3:14
26:00 • 7min
Introduction of Guests and Format for Debate
33:11 • 2min
Understanding Divine Simplicity in Theological Discourse
35:27 • 28min
Debates on Divine Simplicity and Historical Interpretations
01:03:48 • 26min
Exploring Biblical Authorship and Divine Simplicity in Revelation
01:30:17 • 3min
Harmonizing Divine Simplicity and the Incarnation of Christ
01:33:36 • 6min
Debate on Adding Attributes and Parts to God
01:39:58 • 2min
Exploring God's Essence, Extrinsic Relations, and Jesus' Omniscience
01:41:49 • 3min
Exploring Divine Conceptualism and Divine Simplicity
01:44:27 • 21min