Predestination Vs. Free Will

Great group time on Saturday night! Sorry Paul and I went so long over time.

Some of you commented that you would like to spend more time on this subject than just one night. However, our next Bible Answer Night wouldn't be until May 7th at the earliest. So in the meantime, I will post further information here on this blog. I'll give you some of the information that Paul and I covered on Saturday night, as well as some new information as I come across it.

What is the point of this study of Predestination and Free Will? I think I will start by saying I do NOT want to tell you which theological view point is the correct one. I also do NOT want to pigeon hole you, your previous church or pastor into one group or the other. I do NOT want to give you a biased view on any one of the theological views.

I DO want to give you digestible information on both sides of this theological argument. Not only do I want to provide you with the extremes, but I also intend to give you the information on the stances which are more in the middle of the debate.

I DO want to help you intelligently work through the foundation, reasoning and implications of each view. To that end, I ask that as we delve into this subject that you try to understand your emotional responses to each viewpoint. Ask yourself why you are responding in such a manner. As we seek to understand each position we can also seek to understand our own position.

If you are ready, willing and able, let's jump into the Predestination and Free Will debate!