Category: Classical Theism

Classical Theism, Eternal Generation, Jimmy Stephens, Metaphysics, Roman Catholicism, RomeLeave a comment

Thomism and Nicene Orthodoxy

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Most Thomist are Catholics(and some confessional protestants) that try to affirm the Nicene Creed but that leaves a tension in their doctrines. On the one hand, they are committed to a radical form of simplicity. On the other hand, they maintain distinctions in the Trinity(the persons). How do Thomist reconcile these issues? They do so by appealing to the notion that the persons are subsistent relations. Whatever that is there still lies the question about what relation do these relations play to the essence. In an exchange with a Catholic these comments were made: Thomasinos said: I mean that the … Continue reading Thomism and Nicene Orthodoxy

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Fisher on Divine Simplicity

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https://godisopen.com/2019/02/13/john-frame-says-simplicity-is-a-platonic-attribute/ Chris Fisher quotes Dr. John Frame’s systematic theology in order to prove that Divine Simplicity(DDS) is Neo-Platonism. Chris Fisher then quotes Dr. Frame out of context and ignores other statements Frame has made. Chris Fisher is obviously being deceptive to … Continue reading Fisher on Divine Simplicity

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Eternality101

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Leighton Flowers, when pushed on the issue of whether foreknowledge is compatible with Libertarian freedom, appeals to Dr. William Lane Craig on the issue where many philosophers make a modal mistake. The issue with that response from Leighton is to assume that that is the only way Calvinist could argue for determinism is invoking the issue of necessity. But take the following argument: If God timelessly knows the past, then God’s knowledge of the past is unalterable, in which case the past is unalterable. If God timelessly knows the future, then God’s knowledge of the future is unalterable, in which case the future … Continue reading Eternality101

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Impassibility of God

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This contains the works of Steve Hays, Jame E. Dolezal, Paul Helm, and others. This is a collection of resources on impassibility grounded in the idea that God is timeless and Eternal. This covers both exegetical and philosophical thought. ANNOYED PINOY: The Impassibility of God Triablogue: Who dwells in inapproachable light From wrath to grace Petitionary prayer and accidental necessity God’s time-travelers Is Jesus a grape vine? Space, time, and God Can a timeless God know time? Temporal Responsibility Making a deal with the devil Parsing classical theism God in time God and music Time’s passage Body, soul, and Incarnation … Continue reading Impassibility of God