Is classical theism compatible with eternalism? Is Christianity compatible with eternalism? Does Christianity actually require eternalism, as Alex Pruss argues? Helsinki Hero Dr. Ryan Mullins joins me to discuss these questions and more. Outline below!
1. Defining terms
-----Eternalism and presenting
-----Four-dimensionalism (of which perdurantism and stage theory are versions) and endurantism
-----Classical theism and neo-classical theism
-----The method of perfect being theism
-----Christian theism
2. Classical theism and eternalism
-----Creation ex nihilo
-----Act and potency
3. Perfect being theism and eternalism
4. Christian theism and eternalism
-----Undefeated/Unredeemed evil
-----Personal identity over time and life after death
5. Christianity entails eternalism? (Alex Pruss)
-----The Christian life and Christ’s suffering
-----Salvation and the gift of grace
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