Philosophy

Naturalism of the Gaps

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Published on 04/25/2025

Greg talks to callers about the rebellion of angels in Genesis 6, how to respond to a naturalism-of-the-gaps argument, how to use Shedd’s Dogmatics, whether an abandoned spouse can remarry, and whether human beings are responsible for the salvation of others.

Topics

  • What is your view on the rebellion of the angels referred to in Genesis 6, Jude, and 2 Peter? (01:00)
  • What would you say to someone who responded to an argument for intelligent design by saying, “We just need to wait for science to give us the answer”? (11:00)
  • I purchased Shedd’s Dogmatics. Can you tell me how to use it? (29:00)
  • My husband left me. Does that mean I can never get remarried? (38:00)
  • Am I right in challenging the idea that God would give human beings the responsibility for other people’s salvation? (50:00)

Mentioned on the Show

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  • <a draggable="false" href="https://www.str.org/w/god-of-the-gaps-" rev="en_rl_none">God of the Gaps?</a>&nbsp;by Greg Koukl

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