A Response to John Piper's Irresistible Grace Thought Experiment
Release Date: 07/08/2023
When is the Will Free? Peter van Inwagen Enters the Chat
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Dan Kent breaks down Peter van Inwagen's classic article "When is the Will Free," highlighting how the article exposes common problems with the academic attempt to understand free will—especially the attempt to prove or disprove its reality. Episode 37 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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Does Open Theism Collapse Under the Weight of Psalm 139?
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Andrew Wilson claims that Psalm 139 poses and "enormous challenge" for open theists, as it claims that God knows all the days formed for me, even days that are still to come. Dan shows why this argument poses little challenge at all to open theists. Episode 36 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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What is the Future of Process Theism?
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David Ray Griffin casts a prophetic vision for process theism. In the clearing fog of the future, he sees it ascending the throne of contemporary theology—anointed by theologians, robed by scientists, and crowned by the zeitgeist. Is he right? Dan Kent reflects... Episode 35 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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God Works? Only Open Theism Says Yes.
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What does it mean to say that God "works all things according to the purposes of his will"? How can we understand God clocking in for a shift in his sovereign occupation? Episode 34 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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Did Open Theism Break Norman Geisler's Heart?
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Dan considers Norman Geisler's resignation from the ETS after his failed attempt to oust Greg Boyd, John Sanders, and Clark Pinnock. Episode 33 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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Can God Actually Rest? Can God Sabbath?
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Dan considers what it might mean for a God who sustains everything... to rest. Episode 32 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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If Love is Risky, How Can the Triune God Be Love?
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Dan considers the risks of love. Episode 31 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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Only Open Theism Makes Sense of Miracles
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Dan talks about miracles. Episode 30 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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What Would Moses Think of Calvin's View of the Law?
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Calvin says the primary role of the Law is to humble our hearts, which are blinded and drunk with pride. Is that right? Dan throws shade. Episode 29 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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Can God Give a New Will Without Creating a New Person?
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Calvin talks about God giving us a new will. Is this possible? Isn't a person, when you get down to it, simply a will in a body? Episode 28 YouTube Channel: Dan's books: Send Questions To: Surprising God on X: Facebook: Dan on X:
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