The Bible For Normal People [Bible] Episode 270: Charles Halton - Is God More Humanlike Than We Thought?
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May 6, 2024 
Charles Halton discusses how the Bible portrays God as humanlike, challenging traditional views. They explore neoplatonic influence, dynamics of prayer, heretical beliefs, and the multifaceted nature of God. This episode prompts a deeper reflection on human understanding of the divine.
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Calvin's Interpretation of God's Regret
- John Calvin argued that God's regret, as expressed after the flood, wasn't genuine.
- It was merely God "accommodating" his language to human understanding, as humans are the ones who grieve.
Truth in Metaphors
- Biblical metaphors about God must hold some truth, otherwise, the writers misrepresented God.
- If metaphors were entirely untrue, they wouldn't effectively convey any meaningful information about God.
The Rainbow's True Meaning
- The rainbow's purpose is often misinterpreted.
- It serves as a reminder for God not to repeat the destructive flood, not a symbol of God's goodness to humanity.