{"product_id":"four-views-on-divine-providence-counterpoints-bible-and-theology","title":"Four Views on Divine Providence (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuestions about divine providence have preoccupied Christians for generations: to what degree does God concern himself with and intervene in the affairs of everyday life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book introduces readers to four prevailing views on divine providence, with particular attention to the questions of human free will, the problem of evil, and God's perception of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume contributors and their basic viewpoints are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Paul Helseth - God causes every creaturely event that occurs.\u003cbr\u003e * William Lane Craig - through his \"middle knowledge,\" God controls the course of worldly affairs without predetermining any creatures' free decisions.\u003cbr\u003e * Ron Highfield - God controls creatures by liberating their decision-making.\u003cbr\u003e * Gregory Boyd - human decisions can be free only if God neither determines nor knows what they will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroductory and closing essays by Dennis Jowers give relevant background and guide readers toward their own informed beliefs about divine providence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour Views on Divine Providence helps readers think theologically and biblically about all the issues involved in exploring this doctrine. The point-counterpoint format reveals the assumptions and considerations that drive equally learned and sincere theologians to disagreement with each other. It unearths the genuinely decisive issues beneath a philosophically dense debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46011969831133,"sku":"9780310325123","price":155.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/4995\/6829\/files\/9780310325123.jpg?v=1741041130","url":"https:\/\/thebookroom.bischopsford.co.za\/products\/four-views-on-divine-providence-counterpoints-bible-and-theology","provider":"Book Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}