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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 7: Derek Responds
Matt, Thank you for your response. Part of the problem here is that we are speaking two very different philosophical languages. We embrace opposing assumptions and presuppositions (although i would guess we fundamentally agree that Scripture is inerrant and Christ … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 6: Matt Responds
Hi Derek, Thanks for the response. So you concede that you have never had a thought or desire that was not pre-determined by God? Remember you are trying to argue that compatibilism is fundamentally distinguished from hard determinism because it … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 5: Derek Responds
Matt, Thank you for your questions. Yes, I believe unreservedly that God, as per the Scripture verses listed above (and many others) has sovereignly and transcendently ordained everything about my life, just as He says in His Word, which … Continue reading
Debating Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 4: Matt Responds
Derek, I appreciate the valid attempt to define where you are coming from further. However I must be honest and ask, why? Think about it: You think there is a fundamental difference between hard determinism and compatibilism that would allow … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 3: Derek Responds
Matt, Thank you for your thoughtful reply. You may be aware that there are “middle knowledge” Calvinists who affirm something similar to Molinism but in a compatibilistic construct rather than as a solution to the problem of libertarian freedom in … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism. Part 2 Matt Responds
Hi Derek, thanks for dropping by. You are right I won’t bother answering all your questions I think I counted 19. As the quotes highlight and basic logic dictats Calvinistic ordination collapses into causal determinism. A molinist like William Lane Craig … Continue reading
Debate on Calvinistic Compatibilism Part 1: Derek’s Challenge
After posting up a number of quotes from mainstream Calvinists (which can be found HERE) I entered into a dialogue/debate with a fellow brother in the Lord named Derek. Derek is a Calvinist and interpretes God’s sovereignty and man’s free-will … Continue reading
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Satan’s Strategy: Doubt What God Said. Doubt Your Identity.
Tonight I was listening to a short sermon online by Bill Johnson–whose profound insights I have come to appreciate more and more. He talked briefly about the nature of Satan’s lies and the root of his temptations. I immediately began … Continue reading
What Does it Mean: “God Accepts Us the Way We are”?
Tonight I met a group of Christians in Thailand. We had a small time of fellowship and prayer. Within the group I noticed there was a lady-boy. For those not familiar with the term “lady-boy” it is the preferred term … Continue reading
A Theology in Tension 