
God of the Possible - A Biblical Introduction to the Open View of God
A Biblical Introduction to the Open View of God
Gregory A. Boyd(Author)
Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Published on 1. May 2000
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176 pages
978-0-8010-6290-2 (ISBN)
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Perhaps no theological topic is more hotly debated within evangelical Christianity these days than God's foreknowledge. Is the future exhaustively settled, or does it include possibilities ("maybes")? In encountering such questions, a growing number of evangelicals are becoming dissatisfied with the classical view of foreknowledge and have accepted an alternative, open view of God. In God of the Possible theologian Greg Boyd offers an accessible introduction to the freewill theism position. Boyd begins by laying out and critiquing the "motif of future determinism," which forms the basis of the classical view of foreknowledge. He goes on to explicate several scripture passages that depict the future as partially open and that God therefore knows it as such. He then discusses some practical areas in which he thinks the open view can make a positive difference. Finally, Boyd addresses the most frequently asked questions and typical objections raised against the open view. An appendix explores other passages supporting the open view of God and the future. Exploring issues of foreknowledge, freedom, and the future, Boyd presents biblical, theological, and philosophical insights into the openness issue in this introductory, yet provocative, book. While geared particularly for a lay readership, more advanced students of theology will also benefit from his presentation."
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ada, MI
United States
Publishing group
Baker Publishing Group
Target group
Reading Age: From 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
236 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8010-6290-2 (9780801062902)
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Gregory A. Boyd is professor of theology at Bethel College and senior pastor of Woodland Hills Church (Baptist General Conference) of St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of seven books, including Letters from a Skeptic, which won a Gold Medallion Award.
Content
Preface
Introduction
1 The Classical View of Divine Foreknowledge
2 The God Who Faces a Partially Open Future
3 What Difference Does It Make?
4 Questions and Objections
Appendix A Other Passages Supporting the Open View of God and the Future
Notes
Introduction
1 The Classical View of Divine Foreknowledge
2 The God Who Faces a Partially Open Future
3 What Difference Does It Make?
4 Questions and Objections
Appendix A Other Passages Supporting the Open View of God and the Future
Notes