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NASB | Deuteronomy 29:29 ¶ "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Deuteronomy 29:29 ¶ "The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things which are revealed and disclosed belong to us and to our children forever, so that we may do all of the words of this law. |
Bible Question:
If God knew from before the beginning of time, everything that would ever happen, then why go to the trouble to actually go through it. In other words, if God know everything, then what is the purpose of the universe? 1. I can think of a couple examples on the level of humanity, but neither seem to fit. Humans eat the same foods over and over even though they know what they'll taste like, and how long they will be filling. This is becuase we need food, but does God NEED the universe. In my view, He is self-sufficient. 2. Humans often will watch a movie that they have seen before, just because they enjoy it. But the universe contains real people and real suffering (even eternal suffering for some people), and in my view, a holy God would not enjoy experiencing that. The "Sunday School" answer to this question is that God created the universe for His glory. But isn't that the ultimate of selfishness to create a universe where some people would eternally suffer just for a beings own glory? |
Bible Answer: 1. There are lots of things I don't need but many things I desire. Perhaps God created the universe out of desire i.e., love for His people. I certainly get enjoyment looking at the various stars etc. and I get a sense of awe regarding God's skill and wisdom he used to create the universe. A question for you: Why have children if you know they will die someday and possibly be subject to eternal suffering? You really don't need them. 2. I am reasonably sure that a Holy God does not enjoy suffering and yet; suffering is at the core of His redemptive plan. If a Holy God does not apply justice for sin then, He ceases to be Holy. IMO, the ultimate and essence of selfishness is demonstrated by sinning and requires a Holy God to act and meet His own demand for justice. It would be selfish if there was no redemptive remedy. Interesting question. |