Theological Theological determinism determinism

LO: I will know what LO: I will know what predestination is. predestination is.

RecapRecapa)a) Give 3 purposes of punishment. Give 3 purposes of punishment. b)b) Write a paragraph of Hoose’s view Write a paragraph of Hoose’s view

of punishment. of punishment.

What is pre destination? What is pre destination? (John Calvin)(John Calvin)

The belief that God The belief that God has decided who will has decided who will

be saved and who be saved and who will not.will not.

(Oliphant) (Oliphant)

Pre destinationPre destination John CalvinJohn Calvin Christian ideaChristian idea Our actions are irrelevant because Our actions are irrelevant because

God has decided who will be saved. God has decided who will be saved. God decides what happens in history. God decides what happens in history. We have know little of God’s plans. We have know little of God’s plans. We need help from God to be good We need help from God to be good

therefore God decides who is saved. therefore God decides who is saved.

Arguments for and Arguments for and against theological against theological

determinism determinism For Against For example, gives us a clear plan

For example, what about our free will?

““Only God has a say in Only God has a say in our decisions”. Discuss our decisions”. Discuss

(35)(35) Include introduction, main part and Include introduction, main part and

conclusionconclusion Separate out A01 (subject Separate out A01 (subject

knowledge) and A02 (evaluation)knowledge) and A02 (evaluation)