Theological Determinism
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Theological Determinism
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Author : Peter Furlong
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2022-09-22
Theological Determinism written by Peter Furlong and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-22 with Religion categories.
This volume unites established authors and rising young voices in philosophical theology and philosophy of religion to offer the single most wide-ranging examination of theological determinism-in terms of both authors represented and issues investigated-published to date. Fifteen contributors present discussions about theological (or divine) determinism, the view that God determines everything that occurs in the world. Some authors provide arguments in favor of this position, while others provide considerations against it. Many contributors investigate the relationship between theological determinism and other philosophical issues (the principle of sufficient reason; the compatibility of determinism and free will; moral luck), theological doctrines (creation ex nihilo; divine forgiveness; the inevitability of sin; the unity of Christ's will with God's), or moral attitudes and practices (trusting God; resenting the ill-will of others; resisting evil). This book is essential reading for all those interested in the relationship between theological determinism and philosophical thought.
Fate And Free Will
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Author : Heath White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Fate And Free Will written by Heath White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Philosophy categories.
In Fate and Free Will, Heath White explores and defends a traditional view of God's relationship to creation that has in recent years fallen out of favor. White argues that theological determinism--the idea that God is directly responsible for every detail of history and existence--is relevant to concepts such as human responsibility, freedom, and justice; the meaning of life; and theodicy. Defending theological determinism from the perspective of traditional orthodox Christianity, White clarifies this view, positions it within scripture, and argues positively for it through considerations about divine attributes and via the idea of an ex nihilo creation. White addresses objections to theological determinism by presenting nuanced and insightful counterarguments. He asserts that theological determinism does not undermine practices of criminal punishment, destroy human responsibility, render life meaningless, or hinder freedom. While the book does not attempt to answer every dilemma concerning evil or hell, it effectively grapples with them. To make his case for theological determinism, White relies on theories of free will, moral responsibility, and a meaningful life. He uses clear commonsense language and vivid illustrations to bring to light the conditions of meaning and purpose in our lives and the metaphysics of God's relationship to the world. This original book will appeal to the philosophical community as well as students and scholars of theology.
Determined To Believe
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Author : John C Lennox
language : en
Publisher: Monarch Books
Release Date : 2017-10-20
Determined To Believe written by John C Lennox and has been published by Monarch Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-20 with Religion categories.
Do you feel riddled with questions about faith? Answering the tough problems of freedom and faith, this book is a thorough deep-dive into doubt You'll become assured and confident when discussing determinism Determined to Believe is written for those who are interested in or even troubled by questions about God's sovereignty and human freedom and responsibility. John Lennox writes in the spirit of helping people to get to grips with the biblical treatment of this issue for themselves. In this comprehensive review of the topic of theological determinism, Lennox seeks firstly to define the problem, looking at the concepts of freedom, the different kinds of determinism, and the moral problems these pose. He then equips the reader with biblical teaching on the topic and explores the spectrum of theological opinion on it. Following this Lennox delves deeper into the Gospels and then investigates what we can learn regarding determinism and responsibility from Paul's discussion in Romans on God's dealings with Israel. Finally Lennox tackles the issue of Christian assurance. This nuanced and detailed study challenges some of the widely held assumptions in the area of theological determinism and brings a fresh perspective to the debate.
The Challenges Of Divine Determinism
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Author : Peter Furlong
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2019-06-06
The Challenges Of Divine Determinism written by Peter Furlong and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-06 with History categories.
Explores past and present arguments for and against divine determinism, presenting balanced discussion of a major philosophical and religious debate.
Free Will And Classical Theism
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Author : Hugh J. McCann
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017
Free Will And Classical Theism written by Hugh J. McCann and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Philosophy categories.
The articles in the present collection deal with the religious dimension of the problem of free will. All of the papers also have implications for broader philosophical and theological issues, and will thus be of interest to a wide variety of scholars, both religious and secular. Together they provide a historical and contemporary overview of problems in the theology of freedom, together with recent work by some important philosophers in the field aimed at resolving those problems. The chapters are divided into four sections. The first addresses central issues about the nature of free will and how free will relates to theological topics such as theological fatalism and the problem of evil. The second section focuses on historical debates about free will and theism, but with an eye toward how those historical discussions can be brought into discussion with contemporary debates. The third section aims to address and understand divine freedom, while the final section explores implications of the doctrine of divine omnicausality.
Free Will And Theism
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Author : Kevin Timpe
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-04-29
Free Will And Theism written by Kevin Timpe and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-29 with Philosophy categories.
Concerns both about the nature of free will and about the credibility of theistic belief and commitment have long preoccupied philosophers. In addition, there can be no denying that the history of philosophical inquiry into these two issues has been dynamic and, at least to some degree, integrated. In a great many cases, classical treatments of one have influenced classical treatments of the other—and in a variety of ways. Without pretending to be able to trace all the historical integrations of these treatments, there is no real question that these philosophical interrelations exist and are worthy of further exploration. In addition, contemporary discussions contain more than a few hints of suspicion that theistic belief is adversely affecting the purity of inquiry into contours of human free will. Nevertheless, until now there has been no volume systematically exploring the relationship between religious beliefs and various accounts of free will in the contemporary domain. With a particular eye on how the former might be—either legitimately or illegitimately—affecting the latter, this collection fills an important gap in the current debate. Here, sixteen leading philosophers focus their attention on a crucial point of intellectual intersection, with surprising and illuminating results.
Defending God S Sovereignty
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Author : Sonny Hernandez
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-10
Defending God S Sovereignty written by Sonny Hernandez and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-10 with categories.
FOREWORD As the title indicates, this book is a fresh, lively, hard-hitting defense of the doctrines of grace, popularly known as the "Five Points of Calvinism." It establishes the doctrines of grace as solidly biblical--the gospel of grace taught in Scripture. The defense consists of appeal to an abundance of biblical passages with their explanation. One may assail Hernandez with emotion, even outrage. He will not defeat him in the battle of the texts. The defense includes as well the refutation of the erroneous explanation of all the main passages of the Bible that are employed to attack the doctrines of grace and to promote the false gospel of salvation by the will and works of the sinner. Concerning II Peter 2:9, for example, a favorite text of all those who teach a will of God for the salvation of all humans without exception, Hernandez shows that the context and the text itself clearly reveal that the "all" of the text is all of "us," namely, the elect believers. In the nature of the case, the book is polemical. Not only does it war against the classic Arminian heresy exposed and condemned by the Reformed Synod of Dordt in the early 17th century and the false doctrine known as Amyraldianism, but it also contends with more recent compromises of grace, particularly compromises within the sphere of Reformed and Presbyterian churches. These include theologies that the author describes as "moderate Calvinism"; the theology of the "federal vision"; the doctrine of a "well-meant offer" of salvation to all hearers in a "common grace" of God to all humans. These and all related teachings have in common the extension of a saving grace of God to many humans that fails to save, implying that the cause of the salvation of those who are saved by the gospel is not the sovereign grace of God, but the will of the sinner. In the course of his polemic with the advocates of universal, ineffectual grace, Hernandez wards off the charge that his doctrine is "hyper-Calvinism." He defines the (real) threat of hyper-Calvinism accurately. He demonstrates that the sound, uncompromising confession of salvation by sovereign grace does not at all threaten, much less rule out, the promiscuous proclamation of the gospel and the urgent call to all hearers to repent and believe, with the promise that all who believe shall be saved. David J. Engelsma Emeritus Professor Protestant Reformed Seminary
Theological Perspectives On Free Will
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Author : Aku Visala
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-07-21
Theological Perspectives On Free Will written by Aku Visala and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-21 with Religion categories.
Free will is a perennial theological and philosophical topic. As a central dogmatic locus, it is implicated in discussions around core Christian doctrines such as grace, salvation, sin, providence, evil, and predestination. This book offers a state-of-the-art look at recent debates about free will in analytic and philosophical theology. The chapters revolve around three central themes: the debate between theological compatibilists and libertarians, the communal nature of Christian freedom, and the role of free will in Christology. With contributions by leading scholars, the volume provides a valuable overview of current arguments as well as novel openings and ideas for further discussion.
Excusing Sinners And Blaming God
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Author : Guillaume Bignon
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2017-12-11
Excusing Sinners And Blaming God written by Guillaume Bignon and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-11 with Religion categories.
Calvinist determinism destroys moral responsibility and makes God the author of sin. These two accusations are not new, and were arguably anticipated by Paul in Romans 9, but they remain today the most important objections offered against Calvinist/determinist views of human free will. This book is a philosophically rigorous and comprehensive defense of Calvinism against these two families of arguments. With respect to human moral responsibility, it discusses whether determinism destroys "free will," turns humans into pets or puppets, and involves or is analogous to coercion and manipulation. It responds to the consequence argument and direct argument for incompatibilism, the principle of alternate possibilities, the "ought implies can" maxim, and related claims. With respect to the authorship of sin, it discusses whether Calvinist determinism improperly involves God in evil. Does it mean that "God sins," or "causes sin," or "wills sin" in problematic ways? "Does God intend our sin, or (merely) permit sin?" In each case the coherence of the Calvinist view is defended against its most potent objections, to reject the claim that Calvinism is "excusing sinners and blaming God."
Free Will In Philosophical Theology
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Author : Kevin Timpe
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2013-11-21
Free Will In Philosophical Theology written by Kevin Timpe and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-21 with Religion categories.
Free Will in Philosophical Theology takes the most recent philosophical work on free will and uses it to elucidate and explore theological doctrines involving free will. Rather than being a work of natural theology, it is a work in what has been called clarification-using philosophy to understand, develop, systematize, and explain theological claims without first raising the justification for holding the theological claims that one is working with. Timpe's aim is to show how a particular philosophical account of the nature of free will-an account known as source incompatibilism-can help us understand a range of theological doctrines.