Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast Man’s Free Will Doesn’t Determine the Course of the Universe
Sep 5, 2025
Delve into the compelling discussion of how free will interacts with the course of the universe. Explore the intriguing argument for Proverbs 21:30 as more than just religious rhetoric. Unpack the biblical account of drawing lots to receive divine guidance. Assess the necessity of grace in the sanctification process while wrestling with the question of why God receives credit for good, yet not blame for evil. This conversation challenges listeners to think critically about faith and the nature of divine influence in human affairs.
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Porch Planks Illustration Revisited
- Greg references a prior caller's 'planks from a porch' illustration to explain limits of post-mortem repentance.
- He uses the example to highlight theological complexities tied to free will and God's sovereignty.
Free Will Operates Within Divine Purposes
- Greg Koukl insists libertarian free will exists but does not determine the universe's course.
- God's purposes are ultimately decisive while human freedom operates within limits.
Reason, Logic, And Divine Supremacy
- Greg distinguishes reason, logic, and deduction as related but distinct cognitive capacities and tools.
- He reads Proverbs 21:30 as asserting God's supremacy over human counsel rather than commenting on the laws of logic.
