Different Concepts of God

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Different Concepts of God

Submitted by Ford Prefect on February 13 2001 22:04:55
In reply to The judgement of God on sinners? submitted by Forgiven on February 09 2001 18:26:32

I think it's safe to say that it was believed in OT times that God was directly responsible for virtually everything that happened. Any major event had to be explained in terms of why God would have caused it to happen. The book of Job was an early attempt to move beyond the idea that anything perceived as bad must be a punishment from God. Jesus continued in this direction.

Clearly, even infinite patience and unlimited forbearance are of no effect without repentance. The father in the story of the prodigal son could have waited forever, but it was up to the son to return. Had he chosen not to, he would have had to live eternally with his choice......separation from his father.

---Ford

Follow ups:

Re: Different Concepts of God - Forgiven February 14 2001 18:03:56 (6)
- Please.... - Ford Prefect February 14 2001 22:59:22 (4)
  - You mistake my anger for pity - Forgiven February 15 2001 19:02:15 (3)
    - I'd say you've missed quite a bit - Ford Prefect February 15 2001 19:13:27 (2)
      - The crucial word in there is punishment - Forgiven February 16 2001 03:02:39 (1)
        
        The emphasis of Nouwen - Ford Prefect February 16 2001 14:12:32 (0)
- Omnipotent??? - Ford Prefect February 14 2001 22:29:51 (0)

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