A Public Apologia to James White

The Plea for an Apology “That particular argument I find deeply offensive. It is grossly unbiblical! It is not derived from any kind of biblical thought whatsoever. It is a philosophical trap that should not suggest itself to any biblically literate Christian. So yes, Dr. Stratton, I call upon you to recognize the foolishness of … Continue reading A Public Apologia to James White

A Way of Escape, The London Baptist Confession, and the Infamous Avengers Analogy

Question Dr. Stratton, In your debate with James White you made three claims that demand further clarification. First, you appealed to 1 Corinthians 10:13 as biblical support for libertarian freedom. Second, you claimed that the London Baptist Confession of Faith affirms libertarian freedom. Third, regarding the Problem of  Evil, you appealed to The Avengers in … Continue reading A Way of Escape, The London Baptist Confession, and the Infamous Avengers Analogy

Stratton’s Closing Statement vs James White

I want to thank Dr. White for a stimulating debate tonight. I hope that you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.[1] In closing, I’d like to draw together some threads of this debate to see if we can reach some final conclusions. Recall that I began my case by providing carefully defined key terms … Continue reading Stratton’s Closing Statement vs James White

Stratton vs White: Is Molinism Biblical? (Opening Speech & Post-Debate Reflections)

Good evening![1] To everyone watching this debate, thank you for taking theology seriously. And to Dr. James White, it’s an honor to have this conversation with you. Thank you, sir! James and I disagree on tonight’s topic, but we have two things in common: (i), we are brothers in Christ . . . and (ii), … Continue reading Stratton vs White: Is Molinism Biblical? (Opening Speech & Post-Debate Reflections)

James White vs The Omni Argument

The following is a response to a review by Dr. James White of Dr. Tim Stratton’s “omni argument” against irresistible grace. I will quote the premises of Dr. Stratton’s argument, then quote Dr. White’s comments in italics, then present my responses in normal text.  First the Omni Argument from Dr. Stratton in its entirety:[1]  1- … Continue reading James White vs The Omni Argument

Craig v. White: A Lay Person’s Perspective

I am not a Calvinist.  I am not a Molinist.  I am not an Arminian. However, my life, theology, and ministry has been shaped by giants of the faith in all three of these realms.  Two such giants joined Justin Brierley to discuss which position best explains the problem of evil from a theological perspective … Continue reading Craig v. White: A Lay Person’s Perspective

“How Can God Know?” A Response to James White

I recently responded to James White’s video discussing William Lane Craig. Not only did White summarize his discussion with Craig, he also brought up me, myself, and I. So, I decided to “go live” on YouTube and discuss White’s comments — specifically his claim that he had a “fatal objection” to Molinism. To watch my … Continue reading “How Can God Know?” A Response to James White

James White’s FATAL Objection to Molinism

Question Hey Dr. Stratton, As you know, James White and William Lane Craig had a discussion on Justin Brierly’s Unbelievable show on Monday (11-29-21). Although this conversation has not yet been made public (it’s being released on 12-3-21), Dr. White made a video summarizing the debate. White made many claims in this video. The one … Continue reading James White’s FATAL Objection to Molinism

A Rational Presuppositional Approach to Free Will

I met Tim Stratton when he reached out to me after reading my book Reason and Proper Function: A Response to Alvin Plantinga. He enthusiastically let me know that the argument I presented in that book supports a version of libertarian freedom that he endorses. At first, I wondered “what did I write to support … Continue reading A Rational Presuppositional Approach to Free Will

James White, Molinism, & Trivial Conclusions

James White responded to my article Molinism and Creaturely Essences: A Response to James White (Part 1) over Twitter. Here is the link where you can read White’s response to my essay: https://twitter.com/freethinkmin/status/960528913524019201. Just in case White’s Twitter comment is compromised, I shall reproduce White’s statement below. He states: “Classic example of missing the point due to … Continue reading James White, Molinism, & Trivial Conclusions