Theology in Particular Episode 14: An Interview with Dr. James Dolezal: The Contemplation and Knowlege of the Incomprehensible God
Nov 23, 2019
Dr. James Dolezal, an Associate Professor of Theology at Cairn University, dives deep into the mystery of God's incomprehensibility. He discusses the critical role contemplation plays in understanding God as the ultimate source of existence. Dolezal emphasizes the limitations of human understanding, illustrating how our knowledge can only apprehend but never fully comprehend God's infinite nature. Through biblical insights and historical references, he highlights the joy and humility found in worshiping a God whose greatness surpasses all human perception.
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Knowing God Transcends Object Knowledge
- Knowing God differs from knowing created things because God is the source of all being and not an object in the world.
- Contemplation seeks God's attributes, mighty acts, and his role as our ultimate delight and end.
Distinguish Knowing From Comprehending
- Distinguish between knowing and comprehending: all comprehending is knowing, but not all knowing is comprehending.
- Expecting full comprehension of God leads to misimagination or despair, so adjust expectations accordingly.
Scripture Emphasizes Divine Unboundedness
- Biblical texts assert God's depths and limits cannot be discovered by humans because his greatness exceeds creation.
- Incomprehensibility stems from divine unboundedness, not merely human cognitive limits.