In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his first trip to Summit Worldview Academy and answers listener email related to teaching apologetics curriculum, the nature of free will and sin in heaven and the necessity of hell. Subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast on iTunes, or …
Read More »Is God in Control or Are We in Control?
I’m often asked where I “land” on the issue of God’s sovereignty and human freedom. How much free will do we actually have as humans? If God is all powerful and all knowing, if God knows the end from the beginning, if God has predestined us to come to faith, …
Read More »How to Respond to the Claim: “We Don’t Have Free Will” (Video)
In this video, recorded at a Fearless Faith Seminar, J. Warner Wallace helps answer an audience question: If God is in control of everything, and if God knows the beginning from the end, how can we, as humans, have any free will? To see more training videos with J. Warner Wallace, …
Read More »Does Free Will Point to God’s Existence? (Video)
Is free will simply an illusion? If it isn’t, how can we explain its origin? J. Warner Wallace, author of God’s Crime Scene, was interviewed by Bobby Conway (The One Minute Apologist) and discussed best explanation free agency in a universe that, under atheistic explanations, requires a form a material …
Read More »Does God’s Sovereignty Rob Us of Our Freedom?
Christianity describes a God who sovereignly calls believers to repentance. Does this mean humans are mere puppets under the direction of an all-powerful Being who controls all decisions and dictates the final outcome? Does the Christian God allow humans any freedom to choose for themselves? The relationship between God’s sovereignty …
Read More »How Can We Reconcile God’s Sovereignty with Man’s Free Will? (Video)
J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Brittany Valadez about the complex relationship between God’s sovereign knowledge and man’s free agency. If God is in control, how can humans truly experience free will? Be sure to follow Brittany’s YouTube channel to see more interview videos. To see more interview videos with J. Warner Wallace, …
Read More »How Can God Allow Horrific Evil Like School Shootings?
Unsurprisingly, our national conversation about gun violence intensifies following any well-publicized shooting or murder, especially if it occurs in a school or public setting. The recent massacre in Parkland, Florida, for example, leaves many of us searching for answers. As a Christian who happens to be a homicide detective, I’ve …
Read More »Why Is God So Hidden?
As a young atheist, I denied the existence of God for practical, experiential reasons. During my elementary school years, I found it difficult to understand why anyone would believe in God without visible evidence. I knew my parents, teachers and friends were real, because I could see them and I …
Read More »Rapid Response: “We Don’t Need God to Explain the Existence of Free Agency”
In our Rapid Response series, we tackle common concerns about (and objections to) the Christian worldview by providing short, conversational responses. These posts are designed to model what our answers might look like in a one-on-one setting, while talking to a friend or family member. Imagine if someone said, “Christians …
Read More »Our Sense of Moral Obligation Proves Materialism Is False
My experience as a homicide detective has given me some insight into the nature of moral culpability and the limits of materialism. Over the years, some of my suspects have claimed they were not responsible for their actions because they suffered some physical condition that was beyond their control. If …
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