Posted on 16 August 2024
In our understanding of God, it is important to recognize that He is not a stern taskmaster opposed to all fun or pleasure. Contrary to this misconception, the Bible paints a different picture of God—a God who created us with the …
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Posted on 10 August 2024
Justice is an important attribute of God that flows from His holiness. In the Bible, justice and righteousness are often used interchangeably. Righteousness encompasses both God's justice and holiness, as it represents being right or just. Sin, on the other hand, is everything contrary to God's holy …
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Posted on 06 August 2024
When discussing whether God is fair, it is important to understand what fairness means. Fairness can be defined as everyone receiving exactly what they deserve. If we were to receive what we truly deserve, we would all end up in hell paying for our sins. The Bible …
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Posted on 02 August 2024
The phrase "God's outstretched arm" is mentioned several times in the Old Testament, specifically in reference to God's sovereign involvement in the world and His displays of power. This concept is often connected with phrases such as "mighty hand," "great judgments," "signs and wonders," and "war." By …
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Posted on 24 July 2024
In the Bible, there are instances where human characteristics are ascribed to God using metaphorical language. These figures of speech are known as anthropomorphisms, meaning "human form." One type of anthropomorphism is anthropopathism, which attributes human emotions to God. While these descriptions are not literal, they help readers relate …
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Posted on 21 July 2024
The Bible describes God as a God of miracles, who performs extraordinary acts that display His power and inspire wonder in humans. A miracle is an act of God beyond human understanding that reveals His power, acts as a sign of His work in the world, and …
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Posted on 16 July 2024
When we ask the question, "How big is God?" we may encounter different answers depending on the context. In children's Sunday school, the common response is that God is "bigger than you can imagine!" While this answer may satisfy the curiosity of young minds, it leaves …
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Posted on 16 July 2024
When discussing the "impassibility of God," theologians are considering whether God is capable of feeling or suffering. Some argue that God is impassible, meaning He exists above human emotion and remains untouched by it. Others believe that God is passible, meaning He can and does experience …
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Posted on 11 July 2024
Throughout Scripture, there are numerous passages that speak of God's emotions. God demonstrates anger, compassion, grief, love, hate, jealousy, and joy. However, it is important to understand that God's emotions are not exactly the same as human emotions. While humans respond physically and spiritually to the …
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Posted on 07 July 2024
God’s sovereignty is a foundational principle in Christian theology. It is widely accepted among mainstream Christian beliefs that God is preeminent in power and authority. His sovereignty is a natural consequence of His omniscience, omnipotence, and omnipresence. However, the extent to which …
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Posted on 05 July 2024
The concept of God's love is central to the Christian faith, and it is described and illustrated in various ways throughout the Bible. One popular description that has gained attention in recent years is the idea that God's love is "reckless." However, this term has …
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