I can't decide anymore. I used to agree with certain aspects of theology that I just don't know what to think about anymore. Particularly the question about God knowing the future.
I wrote a senior paper in college about the newly popular theology that God doesn't know the future. I still stand by the opinion I stated in that paper, that if current churches don't study and become acquainted with that position, they are going to lose a generation of believers. I never in my paper, nor now, believe that also means a church must agree with that stance. It simply is a stance that many people will come to logically, and if you brush it off as wrong right away, you will be brushing off these people.
I used to quickly argue, and hold to this position. I can't say that I do anymore. I know that I believe in free will. I do not believe that every action of life has been predestined by God. I don't know exactly what I think about God's ability to see actions that haven't been made yet though. The "Open View Theology" allows for God to both know parts of the future, and not know other parts. Traditional Arminianism says we have free will, but God knows it anyway. I can't decide (as if I have to) which one of these camps my beliefs currently fall under.
Let's use the comment section of this blog to discuss. What do you all think? Does God know the future? If possible, attempt to back up your argument with some sort of Biblical knowledge, though logical arguments and gut instincts are also welcomed. I'll likely try to play "Devil's advocate" and argue for neither position, or for both positions through this discussion.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
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