Exploring Mormon Thought 018-The Attributes Of God Ch 12 - Immutability and Impassibility
Aug 7, 2017
Exploring the nature of God, the discussion reveals deep insights into divine immutability and the consequential emotional engagement of the divine. While God is portrayed as unchanging, the podcast questions whether He can experience suffering, especially through the lens of Jesus's humanity. The conversation delves into how prayer and human interactions might challenge traditional views on divine constancy. Additionally, it highlights the importance of relational dynamics between God and humanity, enriching our understanding of divine love and empathy.
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God's Mutability and Prayer
- Immutability means God does not change intrinsic properties but can change relational ones with respect to us.
- Prayer influences God without changing his essential nature, suggesting some change is possible in relationship to humans.
Classical Immutability & Impassibility
- Classical immutability means God does not change any intrinsic properties and is unaffected externally.
- Richard Creel outlines eight senses of divine impassibility to explore how God can be emotionally immutable while engaged with the world.
Essence vs. Incarnational Immutability
- God's immutability primarily applies to his essential divine attributes which never change.
- This view accommodates Jesus’ incarnation, allowing divinity to be voluntarily set aside temporarily.
