Clik here to view.
The Fallible God of Molinism
I recently listened to the exchange on Molinism and Calvinism between William Lane Craig and Paul Helm on Justin Brierley’s Unbelievable? radio program. It was more of a conversation than a debate, but...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Philosophy and The Edge of Tomorrow
I just saw the latest Cruise blockbuster The Edge of Tomorrow. I enjoyed it a lot. It’s my kind of movie: sci-fi alien-blasting action with a smart plot that delivers satisfyingly on an intriguing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Calvinism and Determinism
It’s often claimed that Calvinists are determinists. The claim is true as far as it goes; the trouble is that it doesn’t go very far, and it can lead to a lot of confusion and unwarranted conclusions....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Biblical is Molinism? (Part 1)
[This is the first in an n-part series, where n>1 and probably n<10.] Molinism is a theory that purports to reconcile a robust doctrine of divine providence and foreknowledge with a libertarian...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Biblical is Molinism? (Part 2)
[This is the second in an n-part series, where n>1 and probably n<10.] In this short series I’m considering the question: How well is Molinism supported by the Bible? In the first post I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prophets, Precogs, and the Purposes of God
[I wrote this article back in 2002 for the now-defunct UK website Facing the Challenge. Reposted here, with minor edits, for posterity.] What would you do if you were accused of a murder you had not...
View ArticleWhy Did God Allow the Fall?
Who would be so foolhardy as to accept an invitation to answer that question in only 1400 words? Find out here.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is Calvinism Unliveable?
It’s sometimes claimed that determinism is irrational because (so the argument goes) one can’t consistently believe that one’s beliefs are determined. Occasionally this is transposed into an objection...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Determined to Believe?
John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and an evangelical Christian with a longstanding concern to defend the Christian faith in the public sphere. In recent years...
View ArticlePredestination and Human Actions (Tabletalk)
An article I contributed to the April 2020 issue of Tabletalk magazine.
View Article
