Predestination & Free Will: Four Views of Divine Sovereignty & Human Freedom by David Basinger

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If God is in control, are people really free?This question has bothered Christians for centuries. And answers have covered a wide spectrum. Today Christians still disagree.Those who emphasize human freedom view it as a reflection of God's self-limited power. Others look at human freedom in the order of God's overall control.David and Randall Basinger have put this age-old question to four scholars trained in theology and philosophy. John Feinberg of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and show more Norman Geisler of Dallas Theological Seminary focus on God's specific sovereignty. Bruce Reichenbach of Augsburg College and Clark Pinnock of McMaster Divinity College insist that God must limit his control to ensure our freedom. Each writer argues for his perspective and applies his theory to two practical case studies. Then the other writers respond to each of the major essays, exposing what they see as fallacies and hidden assumptions.A lively and provocative volume. show less

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Alex_Szabo 47 reviews

It certainly cements the case that Calvinists have predestination wrong. I am glad the Bible has a concise definition to this broad-brush topic. if one continually shakes pepper into the soup because they like pepper, will it actually taste to peppered expectations? James 4:13-17 does a great job in delivering what providential free will is all about.

Oct 7, 2023

jjustice 1 review

This is the book that convinced me to become a Calvinist. Without giving too much away, I'll say that of the four contributors, it's only the Calvinist's view that matches with what I see in scripture. The others are weighing philosophy and human reason above the Biblical witness.

Jun 9, 2006

semoffat 3,154 reviews

Case 7 shelf 5

Aug 25, 2021

KyleDeming 64 reviews

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