Kenneth D. Keathley > Quotes

“Nevertheless, the list of prominent Christians who embrace old-earth creationism (OEC) is impressive. Statesmen such as Billy Graham, C. S. Lewis, and Francis Schaeffer accept or accepted an ancient earth. Theologians such as J. I. Packer, Wayne Grudem, and Millard Erickson affirm OEC. Norman Geisler, William Lane Craig, Alvin Plantinga, and numerous other Christian philosophers all believe the earth is ancient. Pastors such as John Piper and Tim Keller hold to an ancient earth. In addition, many Old Testament scholars—including Walter Kaiser, John Sailhamer, and C. John Collins—adhere to an old universe.”
― Kenneth D. Keathley, 40 Questions About Creation and Evolution

“Consider how we are torn during times of moral indecision. However, whether it is Luther submitting to the authority of Scripture or Pharaoh hardening his heart, those soul-searching moments are also times of self-formation. During these times the outcome is uncertain because our wills are divided by conflicting desires. Yet the decision made at that time affects who we are as persons, so that later similar decisions do not produce a similar conflict.28 How we choose changes us so that, for better or worse, that choice no longer affects us in the same way. This is the fundamental principle underlying the practice of utilizing the spiritual disciplines for character formation. The reality of will-setting moments implies the next tenet.”
― Kenneth D. Keathley, Salvation and Sovereignty: A Molinist Approach

“Further development of what is meant by the “image of God” is provided in Genesis 1:27. In Genesis 1:27 we learn that the image of God consists of both male and female. The unique repetition of the word “create” (bara; Gen. 1:1) intensifies and personalizes this significant act. Humanity is uniquely shaped by the hand of God.”
― Kenneth D. Keathley, 40 Questions About Creation and Evolution

“By creation we mean that free act of the triune God by which in the beginning for his own glory he made, without the use of preexisting materials, the whole visible and invisible universe.”
― Kenneth D. Keathley, 40 Questions About Creation and Evolution

“Divine sovereignty entails four biblical truths: (1) God knows all things, (2) He controls all things, (3) He is free from all things, and (4) He is holy and righteous in all things.”
― Kenneth Keathley, Salvation and Sovereignty: A Molinist Approach

“While a determinist argues a person’s choice is determined by his character, soft libertarianism contends a person’s character simply determines what sets of choices are available.”
― Kenneth D. Keathley, Salvation and Sovereignty: A Molinist Approach