Cactus: I understand that the problem of induction is philosophically pressing. To base your worldview on whatever answers this one complicated question best seems fair to me. But it does not follow that it’s True. I believe you will always … Continue reading The Inductive Challenge: Why Rationality Needs Christian Theism
Internalism and externalism are two competing theories in epistemology that address how beliefs are justified and how knowledge is acquired. Internalism holds that the justification for a belief must be accessible to the believer’s consciousness. In other words, a person … Continue reading The Failure of Internalism: Jimmy Stephens’ Critique of Human Nature and Justification
Dan Chapa:Calvinists, how do you explain Moses’ comments on humbling an uncircumcised heart? Lev. 26:41 if then their uncircumcised heart is humbled and they make amends for their iniquity, 42 then I will remember my covenant with Jacob… Jimmy Stephens:Forgive … Continue reading Uncircumcised Hearts and Divine Sovereignty: A Calvinist Perspective on Leviticus 26:41
W/ Jimmy Stephens The Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR) asserts that for every fact or state of affairs, there must be a sufficient explanation for why it is the case. This principle underlies much of metaphysical and epistemological inquiry, seeking … Continue reading The Flaws of Reason: Non-Contrastive PSR and Its Metaphysical, Ethical, and Biblical Consequences
by Jimmy Stephens The Argument: Let’s recap the discussion as it stands—please correct me if I’ve misunderstood any points. Initial Claim: CLAIM: If God is Actus Purus, He is vacuous. REASON GIVEN: According to the linked video, God avoids vacuousness … Continue reading Actus Purus, Univocalism, and the Trinity: Clarifying Divine Self-Consciousness
By Jimmy Stephens Introduction In the ongoing debate between evolution and creationism, one often overlooked but critical issue is the epistemological foundation upon which evolutionary theory stands. This foundation is known as uniformitarianism—the assumption that the processes observed today are … Continue reading The Epistemological Crisis of Uniformitarianism and the Incoherence of Natural Selection: A Reformed Critique
by Jimmy Stephens w/ Vincent In this video, Emerson Green tries to define subjective morality. He has this to say: “Subjective indicates some kind of dependence on a mind or minds or a person or persons. The simplest form of … Continue reading Why Objective Morality Requires God: A Response to Emerson Green
By Jimmy Stephens and TheSire 1. Sincerity of the Offer (Deceptive Offer Argument) Objection: If God sovereignly intends that some people never come to Christ, how can His gospel offer to them be sincere? Isn’t it deceptive to command someone … Continue reading The Sincerity of the Gospel Call: Resolving the Apparent Dilemma in Limited Atonement
Atheist’s Question: Query: How can God be both universal and particular? Additional Point: How does God being both these things ground their presence in the world? Jimmy Stephens’ Response: The question demonstrates an immense ignorance about the problem of universals. … Continue reading God as Universal and Particular: Answering the Atheist’s Query with Van Til’s Theology
Classical Apologetics is an approach to Christian apologetics that emphasizes the use of rational arguments and evidence to demonstrate the truth of Christianity. It typically follows a two-step method: Natural Theology: Establishes the existence of God through philosophical arguments, such … Continue reading Classical Apologetics: Stated and Rejected
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