Conversations Concerning Us

Abstract             When thinking about the knowledge of God or his power, humanity has struggled to find sufficient answers to how God has these attributes. The goal in this discourse is to see if a more modern option is evangelical or not. Open Theism has many proponents and has received significant backlash from its more conservative counterparts. Does Open Theism diminish the knowledge and/ or power of God? To what extent does this occur? The primary focus is to find if one can hold to an open view of God yet remain evangelical and to know if it is a viable option for Christians.   Outline Introduction Understanding Omniscience Defining Omniscience Views of Omniscience Understanding the Openness of God What does Clark Pinnock Believe Critiques Is Pinnock's View Evangelical Conclusion         Introduction           ...

  Introduction               Tertullian is a fascinating character of history. The writings he has left have been impactful and theologically relevant throughout time. The goal is to understand him as a theologian and to ascertain if his love of Montanism spurred theological changes and what that meant for his “orthodoxy.” [1] Obviously, orthodoxy was something that had yet to be nailed down precisely at this point in the Church’s development. However, this did not stop the early Church Fathers from arguing against and declaring some teachings as heretical. It is against this backdrop where this study finds itself. At bottom, the essential conclusion is to find if Tertullian’s “ecstatic” shift affected his fundamental beliefs to the point where he would be deemed a heretic.             Montanism is what drew Tertullian. The reasons for this are speculated consta...