Big Questions of Faith
Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Episode 2: Predestination & Free Will
Dr. Richard KannwischerVideo · 18 min · September 22, 2026
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What does it mean for God to be sovereign while we are still free to choose? Dr. Richard Kannwischer explores the tension between predestination and free will, showing how Scripture holds both truths together. Rather than resolving the mystery completely, faith invites us to trust a God who is always in control while
calling us to live responsibly and freely in his grace.
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