Describing God with "The Language of Change"
From Eco-Bible 1
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- Information is being added as the Bible Pages are added. In the end, everything will be compiled, further information added (as necessary), broken links connected, etc.
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This concept is being used to describe instances in which God appears (from human standpoint) to change his thoughts about something, or to have limitations of some kind.
See also: When God "Repents".
When God "Repents" or "Is Sorry" about Something
From the perspective of God's sovereign decree, nothing changes. From the perspective of human perception, God's course of action is changed.
- Example - Genesis 6:6 - Genesis 6:1-8 Because of mankind's wickedness, God was "sorry" and grieved that he made them.
- (Note about the 2 words translated as "repent" in the O.T. ...)
When God "Remembers" Something
- Example - Genesis 8:1 - God didn't "forget" the ark, but focused his attention on them. - Genesis 8:1-22
Additional Scripture References to Evaluate
- God threatened to totally destroy the Israelites, but after Moses' pleading, didn't. He "repented" of what he threatened to do.
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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