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Free Will and Christianity: You or God—Who's Really Buying This Book?
WARNING: This book is sure to upset Calvinists!
How can God know the future without overriding your free will? Is God the orchestrator of not only the good but also all the evil we witness in the world (as Calvinists believe)? If so, how does that reflect on His character?
The doctrine of Free Will isn't an abstract, theoretical concept; it directly influences your perspective on life and your understanding of God's character! So, get ready to delve into an accessible, eye-opening journey that tackles the mystery of divine sovereignty and human free will! Dive into real-world analogies, relatable stories, and thought-provoking questions that make the complicated doctrine of Free Will easy to grasp. Discover how age-old debates like Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism have tried to answer these paradoxes, what Judaism has to say, and learn how, in today's age of AI, we can gain a better understanding of how God's Sovereignty seamlessly integrates with human Free Will.
How can God know the future without overriding your free will? Is God the orchestrator of not only the good but also all the evil we witness in the world (as Calvinists believe)? If so, how does that reflect on His character?
The doctrine of Free Will isn't an abstract, theoretical concept; it directly influences your perspective on life and your understanding of God's character! So, get ready to delve into an accessible, eye-opening journey that tackles the mystery of divine sovereignty and human free will! Dive into real-world analogies, relatable stories, and thought-provoking questions that make the complicated doctrine of Free Will easy to grasp. Discover how age-old debates like Calvinism, Arminianism, and Molinism have tried to answer these paradoxes, what Judaism has to say, and learn how, in today's age of AI, we can gain a better understanding of how God's Sovereignty seamlessly integrates with human Free Will.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2024
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About the author
Eitan Bar
50 books62 followersDr. Eitan Bar (born 1984, Tel Aviv) is a Bible scholar, author, and Israeli-Jewish follower of Jesus with multiple advanced degrees in Bible and theology. His unique background—living in Israel, being a native Hebrew speaker, and possessing advanced Christian education—provides a fresh and timely perspective on Christian beliefs and doctrines.
Dr. Bar co-founded ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministry, a Messianic Reformed Baptist non-profit and Bible college. He later left the organization in 2022 and deconstructed his Baptistic-Calvinistic beliefs, becoming an independent author of several books, including a few best-sellers (available on Amazon.com)
Eitan frequently lectures worldwide, primarily in Europe and the U.S., and his Hebrew-language videos, with over 25 million views, have made him a widely recognized figure in Israel for representing faith in Yeshua (Hebrew for Jesus).
Dr. Bar co-founded ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministry, a Messianic Reformed Baptist non-profit and Bible college. He later left the organization in 2022 and deconstructed his Baptistic-Calvinistic beliefs, becoming an independent author of several books, including a few best-sellers (available on Amazon.com)
Eitan frequently lectures worldwide, primarily in Europe and the U.S., and his Hebrew-language videos, with over 25 million views, have made him a widely recognized figure in Israel for representing faith in Yeshua (Hebrew for Jesus).
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September 5, 2024
Excellent
This short book has really made me consider things I never really thought too deeply about. I have become aware of just how much of the predestination doctrine has infiltrated Christian beliefs in many churches I have been in contact with over the years. Always read Scripture in context and have an open mind to allow God to give you a good understanding of his word instead of believing whatever you're told as truth. You never know for sure what you're being told is truth or not until it has wrecked some havoc in your spiritual life and has spread into your emotional life as well. Overall, I think this little book was worth my time!
This short book has really made me consider things I never really thought too deeply about. I have become aware of just how much of the predestination doctrine has infiltrated Christian beliefs in many churches I have been in contact with over the years. Always read Scripture in context and have an open mind to allow God to give you a good understanding of his word instead of believing whatever you're told as truth. You never know for sure what you're being told is truth or not until it has wrecked some havoc in your spiritual life and has spread into your emotional life as well. Overall, I think this little book was worth my time!
May 16, 2024
Outstanding book on Freewill
This is a great book that will teach anyone who reads the reasoning that shows the devastating doctrine of predestination, will be blessed with the way the writer shows the nature of God’s love. I used to be a Calvinist myself, but searching the Bible is necessary to understand who God is and the liberty God has given humans in their free will. He also brings in about science and how there is randomness in nature.
I have a better understanding of who God is and he is not of evil, but all loving of all humans. Whoever reads this book will be more in believing how much God loves us.
This is a great book that will teach anyone who reads the reasoning that shows the devastating doctrine of predestination, will be blessed with the way the writer shows the nature of God’s love. I used to be a Calvinist myself, but searching the Bible is necessary to understand who God is and the liberty God has given humans in their free will. He also brings in about science and how there is randomness in nature.
I have a better understanding of who God is and he is not of evil, but all loving of all humans. Whoever reads this book will be more in believing how much God loves us.
January 17, 2024
Fascinating expiration of a thinking Christian's quandary!
As an atheist with a fascination in theology I was definitely not disappointed by this book. Although the subject matter is quite complex, this book is written in an accessible and engaging style. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the philosophical side of theology.
As an atheist with a fascination in theology I was definitely not disappointed by this book. Although the subject matter is quite complex, this book is written in an accessible and engaging style. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the philosophical side of theology.
January 22, 2024
Free will
This book explores and unravels the complexities of divine spirituality and human free will. It has relatable stories, real-world analogies, and insightful questions. . The author uses science and spirituality to provide an alternative perspective on faith.
This book explores and unravels the complexities of divine spirituality and human free will. It has relatable stories, real-world analogies, and insightful questions. . The author uses science and spirituality to provide an alternative perspective on faith.
October 21, 2025
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I was taught that we have free will. I loved this book because not only do we have free will but we have responsibility for our decisions to go along with it.
I was taught that we have free will. I loved this book because not only do we have free will but we have responsibility for our decisions to go along with it.
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