Debates: Iron Sharpens Iron
Questions like, "Does God know the future?" or "Is God outside of time?" have been asked for thousands of years. These questions are important to our faith and to our understanding of Christ. GodsFreeWill.com is obviously pro Open Theism, but we don't want you to just agree because we say so. The nature of the future has been seriously debated by theologians and scholars and pastors etc. and a consensus seems to be nowhere in sight. However that shouldn't stop us from searching for the truth. We've compiled Open Theism debates that are both enjoybale and edifying to watch. Regardless of your beliefs on open theism, remember that the opposing side is not your enemy, they are belivers who love the Lord and wish to serve Him. We're all on the same team in our search for truth.
James White vs. Bob Enyart
Reformed theologian James White vs Pastor Bob Enyart of Denver Bible Church.
Open Theism Debate.
“The doctrine of impassibility dissolves in Jesus' tears.” ~Bob Enyart
Will Duffy vs. Matt Slick
Is Open Theism Biblical?
Does Calvinism Present God as Good and Loving?
Written Debates
Lamerson vs. Enyart
Lamerson vs. Enyart
Lamerson vs. Enyart
Prof. Samuel Lamerson of Knox Theological Seminary, debates Pastor Bob Enyart of Denver Bible Church. The Topic of the debate: "Does God Know the Entire Future?"
Duffy vs. Jaltus
Lamerson vs. Enyart
Lamerson vs. Enyart
In this debate, Duffy and Jaltus will be trying to answer the question, "Is the future settled or open?
Fisher vs. Calvinist
Fisher vs. Calvinist
Fisher vs. Calvinist
Long time open theist Chris Fisher debates a calvinist. The topic: "The nature of Jesus, prophecy, the future, and time."
Enyart vs. Bray
Fisher vs. Calvinist
Fisher vs. Calvinist
The North American Reformed Seminary president Dr. Larry Bray debates talk show host Bob Enyart. They debate the question, "Is Calvinism Biblical?"
Schwertley Vs. Enyart
From the Bob Enyart Live archieves, check out this timeless TV debate on predestination.
2 v 2!
Will Duffy & Chris Fisher Vs. Dane van Eys & Dan Chapa
Radio/Podcast Debates
Pastor Ed Taylor vs. Bob Enyart of KLTT
Ryan Mullins vs. Steven Nemes
In this discussion, Mullins and Nemes debate Devine Simplicity. They aren't talking about Open Theism, but the topic is an important piece of the puzzle. GodsFreeWill.com sides with Ryan Mullins and rejects devine simplicity.
Atheist Doug from "Pine Creek" with Will Duffy
In this video (starts at 2:35) Will talks through open theism with Doug, an atheist YouTuber ("PineCreek"), prompting his atheist followers to ask, "Are we going to lose Doug to Open Theism?"
Will Duffy vs. C.J. Cox
"Does Scripture Teach That God Changes His Mind?" (Yes, in fact. Yes it does. ;)
CJ Borns vs. Will Duffy
Presenting Open Theism to a Calvinist
Chris
Does Open Theism Best Represent the Biblical Data?
Vela Vs. Duffy
Does the Bible teach that God knows the future?
Atheist YouTuber PineCreek was criticizing Christianity when he said Vela's theology was, "an egotistical form of Christianity." Do you agree?
Duffy Vs. Howard
Does the Bible Teach that God Exists Outside of Time?
“Yes I have free will; I have no choice but to have it.” ~Christopher Hitchens
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