Subject: Is God subject to change? |
Bible Note: Greetings John! The more we discuss this topic, the more I question the traditional understanding of immutability. If this term means what you have been saying, then all of the references to God's change of mind, emotions, reactions, are all fraudulent. How many times does Scripture speak of God being 'moved with compassion'? But, He couldn't really be moved! How many times does Scripture speak of God being grieved or angry? But, He couldn't really be either of these. It seems to me that our theology must do a better job of dealing with clear statements of Scripture, and not simply sweeping them under the rug as only 'apparent' and not actual. In fact, if I were to take that approach in my debates with you, you would rightly come down on my head about it. For instance, if I were to say, "God is not really Sovereign. The text is just using that word to help us understand what God is like, but it doesn't really mean that He is actually Sovereign", what would you say to me? :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |