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By: Brian G. Chilton | May 5, 2021
On tonight’s episode, Curtis Evelo has the night off. Therefore, Brian flies solo as he discusses and assesses Wayne Grudem’s critique of Molinism in the second edition of his book Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Grudem launches four objections to the Molinist soteriology and concludes that Molinism is nothing more than a “complicated version of the Arminian view” (Grudem, Systematic Theology, 462). Chilton contends that while Grudem is a scholar par excellence, his assessment of Molinism is found wanting and does not accurately convey the message of Molinism and is anachronistic in his comparison of Molinism to Arminianism. Additionally, Chilton reflects on the lessons he learned throughout his PhD program as he prepares to enter the last leg of his journey, denotes his appreciation for his new title as Senior Contributor at MoralApologetics.com, and plays the night sky report for the month of May by NASA.
- Night Sky Report by NASA
- Reflections on Lessons Learned in the PhD program
- New title as Senior Contributor at MoralApologetics.com
- Critique of Grudem’s Objections to Molinism
- Four Proofs for Middle Knowledge from Molina’s On Divine Foreknowledge
Editorial Note: The podcast erroneously claimed that Arminius lived 150 years after Molina when in fact Molina and Arminius were contemporaries. Molina lived from 1535-1600 and Arminius lived from 1560-1609. Molina still preceded Arminius, adding validity to the accisation of anachronism. However, the two were not as far separated in time as the podcast portrayed. Thanks to fellow Molinist Tyson James for catching this error.
Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics, and is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He received his Master of Divinity in Theology from Liberty University (with high distinction); his Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies and Philosophy from Gardner-Webb University (with honors); and received certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Brian is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. Brian has nearly 20 years of pastoral experience and currently serves as a clinical chaplain.
https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104
Curtis Evelo: Co-host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast
Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the co-host and producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.
Copyright 2021. BellatorChristi.com.
Liked your discourse on listening. At Fuller, Dan Fuller made his seminarians read “How to read a book” and focused on the need to carefully understand what the author is saying, before evaluating his content. Anything less is disrespectful and unbecoming of a Christ follower called to teach. Keep up your good work. I also became a Molinist after studying under Bill Craig and JP Moreland. It is such a fulsome understanding.
Thanks, Jim! I love your comment. There is so much truth in what you said. It must have been amazing to learn under Craig and Moreland. Both have been influential to me.
Blessings,
Brian
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