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Open Theism

Introduction

What is open theism?
What are the basic tenets of open theism?
Things you might hear the God of open theism say
Open Theism verses listed by topic

Issues and Answers

The plain reading of scripture
A logical refutation of open theism
God chooses to not know the future free-will choices of human creatures?
Anthropomorphism: God relates to us in human terms.
If God knows our free will choices, do we still have free will?
Open theism and libertarian free will
Can you trust the God of open theism?
Can the god of open theism make mistakes?
Category of verses listed by explanation
Questions for open theists
Questions for open theists, responses, and answers

Scriptures Examined

Gen. 6:6, "And the Lord was sorry He had made man on the earth..."
Gen. 22:12, "For now I know that you fear God..."
Exod. 4:9, "...if they will not believe..."
Exod. 13:17, "...Lest the people change their minds..."
Exod. 16:4, "...that I may test them, whether or not they will walk in My instruction."
Exod. 32:14, "...the Lord changed His mind..."
Num. 14:11, "How long will this people spurn Me?"
Deut. 8:2, God tests people to know what is in their hearts
Deut. 9:13-14, "Let Me alone that I may destroy them."
Deut. 9:18-20, "...but the Lord listened to me that time also..."
Deut. 13:1-3, "...God is testing you to find out if you love the Lord..."
1 Sam. 2:29-30, "...I did indeed say...but now the Lord declares..."
1 Sam. 15:10-11, "I regret that I have made Saul king..."
1 Kings 22:20, How will you entice Ahab?
2 Kings 20:1-6, "You shall die and not live...I will add 15 years to your life."
1 Chron. 21:15, "...the Lord saw and was sorry over the calamity..."
2 Chron. 32:31, God tested him to know what was in his heart.
Judges 2:21-22, God tests Israel to see if they will obey.
Isaiah 5:3-7, God expected good grapes but received worthless ones
Jer. 3:6-7, I thought she would return but she did not.
Jer. 3:19-20, "...so you have dealt treacherously with Me..."
Jer. 7:31, "...it did not come into My mind."
Jer. 18:7-11, "I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring."
Jer. 19:5, "Nor did it ever enter My mind."
Jer. 26:3, "Perhaps they will listen and everyone will turn from his evil way."
Jer. 26:19, "...the Lord changed His mind..."
Jer. 32:35, "...nor had it entered My mind that they should do this..."
Jer. 38:17-18, 20, If you listen to God you will live. If not, you will die.
Ezek. 12:1-3, "Perhaps they will understand..."
Ezek. 20:21-22, "I resolved to pour out My wrath...but I withdrew My hand..."
Ezek. 22:39-31, "...I searched for a man who should build up the wall..."
Ezek. 33:13-15, God changes His mind about death and life.
Hosea 8:5, "How long will they be incapable of innocence?"
Joel 2:13-14, "Who knows whether He will not turn and relent?"
Amos 7:16, "The Lord changed His mind about this."
Jonah 1:2; 3:2; 4:2, God relents concerning calamity.

A Dialogue with an Open Theist

Dialogue with an open theist on time, the future, and God's knowledge.