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God is unable to suffer (Impassibility)

The doctrine of divine impassibility (impassio from the Latin for “unable to suffer, unable to undergo”) is probably one of the most challenging doctrines of God to hold. Some find it offensive, taking it to mean God is cold, distant, and uncaring. If God can’t suffer, then how could He possibly understand our sinContinueContinue reading “God is unable to suffer (Impassibility)”

Week of Tech-Detox: Devotions

During the coronavirus pandemic, so much of our lives has become centered in the world of technology: zoom calls, online classes, and an endless feed of tweets/chats/videos/tik toks/memes. The goal of this week will be to “reset”: to take a step back from what has become normal and take advantage of the space we haveContinueContinue reading “Week of Tech-Detox: Devotions”

Reflections on Lamentations

Lamentations 3: 21:30 (ESV) 21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: 22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hopeContinueContinue reading “Reflections on Lamentations”

God is eternal (or God transcends time)

I’m not gonna hide it: I love talking about God’s eternity. It’s mind-boggling, awful (full of awe), and brings me to praise to think the One Who inhabits eternity (Isaiah 57:15) has come near in Jesus. In talking about God, eternity reminds us that our human language is just that, human. While it’s true thatContinueContinue reading “God is eternal (or God transcends time)”

God is Immutable (unchanging)

Related to and inseparable from God’s simplicity is His immutability. This means God is unchanging in Who He is. Unlike the Greek gods, who could wake up on the wrong side of the bed, God is constantly and consistently Himself. Speaking to the Israelites in Malachi 3, God is going to return to His temple and cleanseContinueContinue reading “God is Immutable (unchanging)”