Rebutting Compatibilism and its Proof Texts

Professor Flowers explains why Compatibilism falls short philosophically and then goes through the four major proof texts that Calvinists use to support Compatibilism: Joseph being sold by his brothers into slavery: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Gen. 50:20 Pharaoh hardened by God to accomplish the Passover: “But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said to Moses.” Ex. 9:12 The Crucifixion of Jesus: “This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men,[a] put him to death by nailing him to the cross…They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen.” Acts 2:23; 4:28 God's use of the Assyrians in Isaiah 10 Let's Dive In! For more please visit: www.soteriology101.com