Pascal’s Wager Is the Answer You’re Looking For

Gavin Ortlund explains why Blaise Pascal’s wager still matters today, and why even a little openness to God might be the most important decision you ever make.

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Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.

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00:00 - Alex's Comments
01:09 - Introducing the Dilemma
02:45 - What is Pascal's Wager?
06:45 - The Four Possibilities
10:05 - Three Illustrations
18:36 - Three Objections
23:50 - Taking the Wager