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Shapiro on the Afterlife

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I watched a video in which a woman asked Ben Shapiro questions about his worldview. These often vary on subjects from politics to metaphysics. He gives his view of what he believes about the afterlife: https://youtu.be/z7sg7CmyMb8?t=36s He thinks we have a “divine spark” and that at the end of time we will be “absorbed” back into God. That is an interesting and strange view. It seems to me essentially incoherent. Man is essentially apart of God. He thinks there is a possibility that we might maintain our individuality, but how could we if we are united to God? If the … Continue reading Shapiro on the Afterlife

Calvinism, Dr. James Anderson, Dr. Leighton Flowers, Paul Manata, philosophy, Steve Hays, theologyLeave a comment

1 Cor. 10:13

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A while back some indeterminist proponents were using this verse to defend libertarian freedom. The problem with that is they maintain that libertarian freedom is the necessary condition of moral culpability. That means that an agent without that ability would be innocent for any deed he does. If they believe this way of escape that is provided by God is libertarian freedom, then the passage only gives that freedom to believers in God. God doesn’t provide a way of escape for everyone. So, the libertarian would have to maintain all nonbelievers are innocent. Other stuff: Steve Hays: Molinism and 1 … Continue reading 1 Cor. 10:13

Dr. James White, Jason Engwer, John Bugay, justification, Steve Hays, theologyLeave a comment

Sola Fide

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This will be a collection of resources on the topic of Justification by faith alone. This is the witness of the New Testament that men are justified by faith alone and saved by grace alone. This is the position of the Christian faith: Clement (80-140 A.D.): So all of them received honor and greatness, not through themselves or their own deeds or the right things they did, but through his will. And we, therefore, who by his will have been called in Jesus Christ, are not justified of ourselves or by our wisdom or insight of religious devotion or the … Continue reading Sola Fide

Dr. John Frame, Dr. Vern Poythress, Ethics, philosophy, Steve Hays, theologyLeave a comment

Biblical Debates: Lying?

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This will be another group of articles on the topic in the title. That is whether lying is always sinful or not. I’ll try to provide resources both pros and cons. Dr. Vern Poythress: Why Lying Is Always Wrong: The Uniqueness of Verbal Deceit Dr. Wayne Grudem: Why It Is Never Right To Lie: An Example of John Frame’s Influence on My Approach to Ethics Dr. John Frame: Must We Always Tell the Truth? Steve Hays: Too hot to handle-1 Tactful lies Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes? Lying and dying Liars and deceivers Lies … Continue reading Biblical Debates: Lying?

Bible Difficulties, Calvinism, Eschatology, Gospel, justification, Metaphysics, philosophy, Problem of Evil, Sermon, theologyLeave a comment

R. C. Sproul

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Dr. Sproul played an important role in my study of Protestant and Reformed theology. He was a gifted speaker and a good theologian. This is a collection of R. C. Sproul materials. Hope you enjoy!  Practical theology: On Death and Dying The End & Purpose of the World If God is Sovereign, How Can Man Be Free? Can We Enjoy Heaven Knowing of Loved Ones in Hell? The Wrath of God in Preaching What is the Gospel? Justification by Faith For Justification By Faith Alone Does Paul Contradict James on Justification by Faith? Holiness of God Holy, Holy, Holy The Importance … Continue reading R. C. Sproul

Calvinism, Freewill, Metaphysics, Paul Helm, philosophy, theologyLeave a comment

Flowosopher

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I recently was listening to Dr. Flowers on his podcast talk about the issue of Omniscience and Determinism. This is just another video where Leighton finds a popular Calvinist to refute. These Calvinist are usually the same group of guys( Piper, Sproul, Mohler, MacArthur). He considers these the heavyweights of Calvinism. He usually goes after those that aren’t that philosophically trained with his more philosophical objections. These men are theologians and not really experts on philosophical theology. Why doesn’t he respond to the works of Paul Manata, Dr. Greg Welty, Dr. James Anderson, Dr. Paul Helm, or Dr. John Frame? … Continue reading Flowosopher