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89: Boethius: If God Knows the Future, Can We Have Free Will (Book V)

June 18, 2025 | Wyatt Graham • Matthew Hoskin

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In this conversation, Wyatt and Matthew explore the philosophical and theological insights of Boethius, particularly focusing on the nature of God, eternity, free will, and divine knowledge. They discuss how God’s eternal nature allows for a unique understanding of time and how this relates to human free will and divine providence. The conversation emphasizes the importance of philosophy in understanding theology and the comfort it brings in the face of suffering.

Wyatt Graham (PhD., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as the part-time Editor in Chief of TGC Canada. You can follow him on X at @wagraham or at wyattgraham.com.

Matthew Hoskin has a PhD in the History of Christianity from the University of Edinburgh and teaches the history of ancient and medieval Christianity for Davenant Hall. He lives with his wife and two sons in Thunder Bay on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.

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In his One Assembly, Jonathan Leeman observes a biblical pattern wherein local churches assemble together in one place. He also argues that the word ekklesia means assembly, or a gathered people. On these bases, Leeman concludes that the Bible forbids multiple services and sites. I agree with his observations. When Paul and Barnabas “gathered the church together” in Antioch (Acts 14:27), they brought everyone into one assembly. This is the normal pattern we see in Scripture. A church is a gathered people. I disagree, however, with Leeman’s further claim that the Bible forbids multiple services because his argument relies too...