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Reasonable Faith Podcast
The Only Wise God
Jul 22, 2024
Exploring the intricate relationship between God's foreknowledge and human free will through the lens of theologians like Martin Luther and Jonathan Edwards. Delving into the implications of the phrase 'If it's Meant to Be, It's Meant to Be' in contrast to the concept of human free will. Discussing divine omniscience, theological views on marriage, objections to Calvinism, and the rise of Molinism in theological discussions.
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- The debate on divine foreknowledge and human freedom challenges notions of free will in light of God's omniscience.
- Fatalism undermines human agency, contrasting with biblical teachings on responsibility and free will.
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Divine Foreknowledge and Human Freedom Compatibility
The podcast delves into the philosophical debate concerning divine foreknowledge and human freedom. It raises the question of whether one can truly act freely if God already knows all future actions infallibly. The discussion highlights differing views among Christian theologians like Martin Luther and Jonathan Edwards. The speaker, in the book discussed, aims to explore the coexistence of divine foreknowledge with libertarian free will.
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