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Open Theism: A Critical Evaluation of a Popular Evangelical View | Anthony Alberino & Andrew Payne


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In this in-depth conversation, Anthony Alberino and Andrew Payne tackle a theological proposal that has gained traction among some evangelicals: Open Theism. This view seeks to solve the long-debated tension between divine sovereignty and human freedom by rethinking the nature of God and especially his relationship to time and his knowledge of future free acts. Anthony and Andrew first explain the core claims of Open Theism, including its approach to divine foreknowledge and human choice. They then offer an extended critique, exploring its biblical, philosophical, and doctrinal implications—and why they believe it ultimately fails to provide a faithful solution to the sovereignty–freedom puzzle. Topics covered in this video:

  • What is Open Theism?
  • Why some evangelicals are attracted to it
  • How it addresses the tension between God’s sovereignty and human freedom
  • Key philosophical, theological, and biblical objections
  • Why Anthony and Andrew believe a better solution exists

If you’ve ever wrestled with how God’s sovereignty works alongside genuine human choices, or if you’ve encountered Open Theism and want to understand it critically, this conversation is for you.

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