This paper argues that Mormon cosmology plus the Mormon view of the origin of human persons resul... more This paper argues that Mormon cosmology plus the Mormon view of the origin of human persons results in an undercutting defeater for Mormonism. The approach is modeled after Plantinga’s evolutionary argument against naturalism. The first step is to show that Mormon cosmology is relevantly like naturalism. The second step is to show that the origin of human persons ins relevantly similar to naturalistic evolution so that it faces the same kind of defeaters as the conjunction of naturalism and naturalistic evolution.
sinners to repentance. Those on the Lordship side believe that repentance means to turn from sin ... more sinners to repentance. Those on the Lordship side believe that repentance means to turn from sin – to have a change of life as well as a change of mind.1 According to the Lordship perspective, repentance is turning from sin; a gift given by God and not a work; a change of mind; and it will be evidenced by a change of behavior.2 Yet another characteristic of repentance is that it is necessary for salvation: “The gospel calls sinners to faith joined in oneness with repentance.”3 Those on the Free Grace side argue either that repentance is not necessary for
22 The only other time that Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι in person to person context is in Luke 17:4. Re... more 22 The only other time that Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι in person to person context is in Luke 17:4. Repentance in Luke-Acts 8 So it appears as more of a preparatory turning than a saving one. Nevertheless, the implication for a Lukan definition of πιστρέφοµαι is significant. Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι to indicate an inward turn evidenced by outward actions, namely performing their covenant duties. But, considering the hermeneutical difficulties, it is best to say that this instance is neutral to the Lordship-Free Grace debate. Luke 22:32. Jesus, speaking to Peter just before he is to be crucified, informs Peter that he has prayed that Peter's faith would not fail. Jesus also implies that Peter's faith will indeed fail by saying, "once you have turned back (πιστρέφοµαι), strengthen the brothers."
This paper argues that Mormon cosmology plus the Mormon view of the origin of human persons resul... more This paper argues that Mormon cosmology plus the Mormon view of the origin of human persons results in an undercutting defeater for Mormonism. The approach is modeled after Plantinga’s evolutionary argument against naturalism. The first step is to show that Mormon cosmology is relevantly like naturalism. The second step is to show that the origin of human persons ins relevantly similar to naturalistic evolution so that it faces the same kind of defeaters as the conjunction of naturalism and naturalistic evolution.
sinners to repentance. Those on the Lordship side believe that repentance means to turn from sin ... more sinners to repentance. Those on the Lordship side believe that repentance means to turn from sin – to have a change of life as well as a change of mind.1 According to the Lordship perspective, repentance is turning from sin; a gift given by God and not a work; a change of mind; and it will be evidenced by a change of behavior.2 Yet another characteristic of repentance is that it is necessary for salvation: “The gospel calls sinners to faith joined in oneness with repentance.”3 Those on the Free Grace side argue either that repentance is not necessary for
22 The only other time that Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι in person to person context is in Luke 17:4. Re... more 22 The only other time that Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι in person to person context is in Luke 17:4. Repentance in Luke-Acts 8 So it appears as more of a preparatory turning than a saving one. Nevertheless, the implication for a Lukan definition of πιστρέφοµαι is significant. Luke uses πιστρέφοµαι to indicate an inward turn evidenced by outward actions, namely performing their covenant duties. But, considering the hermeneutical difficulties, it is best to say that this instance is neutral to the Lordship-Free Grace debate. Luke 22:32. Jesus, speaking to Peter just before he is to be crucified, informs Peter that he has prayed that Peter's faith would not fail. Jesus also implies that Peter's faith will indeed fail by saying, "once you have turned back (πιστρέφοµαι), strengthen the brothers."
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