Exodus 4:21 – Unraveling Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart: Divine Sovereignty vs. Human Will

Join Lance Smith as he delves into the intriguing question of whether God hardened Pharaoh's heart or if Pharaoh himself chose defiance. In this captivating episode, explore the biblical narrative of Exodus, where Pharaoh's stubbornness faces off against divine intervention. With references from Scripture and insights from theologians, the discussion navigates the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Discover the concept of compatibilism, where God's will and human choices intertwine in a complex theological dance. Prepare for an enlightening journey through one of the Bible's most profound questions, shedding light on the nature of God's justice and the role of free will.

References to items discussed and/or used on this podcast may be found at the following:

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Website

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. https://a.co/d/1zP3va6 (NIV, The MacArthur Study Bible, Hardcover)
3. https://veritasdomain.wordpress.com/2020/09/24/bible-contradiction-who-hardened-the-pharaohs-heart/ 
4. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/why-and-how-did-god-harden-pharaohs-heart/ 
5. https://bibleproject.com/articles/pharaohs-heart-grew-harder/