God's Nearness and Distance: Immanence and Transcendence
Deep Dive into Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson - God's Nearness and Distance: Immanence and TranscendenceThe biblical doctrines of divine immanence and transcendence describe how God relates to the created world. These two concepts must remain in strict balance, as overemphasizing either leads to a flawed theological understanding.Immanence refers to God’s active presence within nature, human history, and society. Scripture illustrates that God sustains all things and operates through both spectacular events and regular natural patterns. However, overstating immanence risks reducing…
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