Posted on 08 September 2024
In the Christian faith, the use of masculine pronouns to refer to God has been a topic of discussion. While it is important to understand that God, being a spiritual being, does not possess a physical gender, He has chosen to reveal Himself using masculine pronouns …
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Posted on 03 September 2024
The Bible tells us that God does not change. In Malachi 3:6, it says, "I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed." This verse emphasizes the immutability of God. Similarly, James 1:17 states, "Every good and perfect …
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Posted on 27 August 2024
In the Bible, there are instances where it is mentioned that God "repented." This can be confusing because repentance is often associated with human beings acknowledging their sins and changing their ways. However, when we talk about God's repentance, it is important to …
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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 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 …
Continue readingPosted on 26 June 2024
In examining Scripture, two facts become clear. First, God is a Spirit and does not possess human characteristics or limitations. Second, all the evidence contained in Scripture agrees that God revealed Himself to mankind in a male form. Let's explore these points further.
Posted on 11 June 2024
As Christians, we often wonder what God looks like. However, the Bible tells us that God is a spirit and His appearance is beyond our ability to comprehend or describe. In John 4:24, it says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in …
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Posted on 16 May 2024
Many people wonder about the physical nature of God. Does God have a body? According to both the Bible and philosophy, God is non-physical - a spirit. This understanding is supported by various biblical verses such as John 4:24, which states that …
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Posted on 09 May 2024
The phrase "the finger of God" appears four times in the Bible, three in the Old Testament and once in the New Testament. It is used to describe the supernatural power of God as it directly influences events in our world …
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Posted on 05 May 2024
In theology, the concepts of accommodation and condescension refer to how an infinitely perfect God communicates with imperfect and finite humans. The idea behind condescension is that God chooses to communicate in a way that His audience can understand. Throughout history, many theologians have …
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