EPISODE · Jul 22, 2024 · 8 MIN
The Freedom of Love: Understanding Free Will and the Problem of Evil
from Knowing God With John Peckham · host John Peckham
Can love be forced? Dive into an exploration of why genuine love requires free will, as illustrated through biblical teachings and the story of the prodigal son. This video addresses the conundrum of evil in a world governed by an all-powerful, all-good God. Using the free will defense, it explains how the ability to choose, even to do evil, is essential for love to exist. Learn how God's respect for our freedom underscores His immense love for us and discover the transformative power of accepting that love.00:00 Can You Make Someone Love You?00:30 The Nature of Love and Free Will01:36 The Problem of Evil02:51 The Free Will Defense04:43 God's Love and the Prodigal Son07:36 A Choice to Accept God's Love
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