why does free will conflict with an omnipresent god?

[riznich48]

i never understood this apparent "conflict" that people always seem to argue. in my eye it seems perfectly compatible for god to know what happens in the future, and people still having free will to choose what will happen in the future. just because he knows what you do before you do it, doesn't mean you didn't choose for that to happen. am i missing something here? it's just that i see this argument come up constantly and it really makes no sense to me.

[B. W.]

i never understood this apparent "conflict" that people always seem to argue. in my eye it seems perfectly compatible for god to know what happens in the future, and people still having free will to choose what will happen in the future. just because he knows what you do before you do it, doesn't mean you didn't choose for that to happen. am i missing something here? it's just that i see this argument come up constantly and it really makes no sense to me.

Yes, missing it...

How?

Understanding the Nature and Character of God...
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[riznich48]

not trying to be rude but that post was not really helpful at all. i'm honestly trying to understand something here. telling me i'm not understanding it doesn't really help.

[B. W.]

not trying to be rude but that post was not really helpful at all. i'm honestly trying to understand something here. telling me i'm not understanding it doesn't really help.

No, you are not rude...

Your answer is actually discovered by a personal honest investigation into God's character and nature and asking prayerful questions to him to explain things to you.

Too Begin: John 14:9 states what?

Now look at what John 6:64 is revealing in light of your original question: "But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him." NKJV

What does it tell you in regard to your original question?
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PS -- Lastly, why am I being vague here?

Answer: Due the nature of the question you asked is in regards to the Arminian - Calvinist debate. This opens a can of worms. This has been discussed many times before on this Forum causing many to become offended. So a vague answer used by the Lord can and will avoid this offending. How - By causing people to think through what they have been taught, disregarding the bad and holding fast the good.

So, with trepidation, I'll post a few links for you...

The Link below places differences using a bullet point comparison:

http://christianity.about.com/od/denomi ... minian.htm

The Link below is probably the best Calvinist take on this matter from the Calvinist camp in a well thought out discourse:

http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2 ... free-will/

The Link below is from William Lane Craig on this very matter

http://www.reasonablefaith.org/molinism-vs-calvinism

After reading these articles, in regard to your question John 14:9 says what and John 6:64 states what in light of your original question?

What do these verses tell you in regard to your original question?
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