Awhile back I gave an Arminian theologian’s illustration of Arminianism (here). I reminded our readers that when we explain and critique other perspectives, we have to do our best to follow the 9th commandment. So in that light, I want to explain briefly the basics of Open Theism from the pen of an Open Theist. …
Arminian Philosophy and Theology
I recently read this IVP book: Why I Am Not A Calvinist by Jerry Walls and Joseph Dongell. I've read the early 17th century five Remonstrance points before, but I wanted a current explanation of Arminian theology. The book is basically structured like this: 1) Approaching and engaging the Bible, 2) Calvinism, human freedom, and divine …
What Does Open Theism Sound Like? Moses and Open Theism
I knew Terence Fretheim's name was attached to the Open Theism camp; I see why now in his commentary on Exodus (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1991). In discussing Yahweh's dialogue with Moses in Exodus 3-4.17, Fretheim writes this: "God treats the dialogue with Moses with integrity and honors his insights as important ingredients for the …
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