Joel Chopp

Joel Chopp, a Wesleyan theologian and expert on Thomas Aquinas, dives into fascinating discussions about Aquinas's relationship with Scripture and free will. He challenges the idea that Aquinas is a proto-Protestant on sola scriptura by highlighting his reverence for Scripture's authority. Chopp explains scholastic exegesis and critiques of medieval methods, while also examining Aquinas's complex ideas of divine freedom and God's will. He argues that God's creation isn't necessary and emphasizes how these insights can benefit modern pastors.