Greg Boyd: Apologies & Explanations

Why Doesn't God Intervene More?

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Apr 22, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Greg Boyd's Painful Revelation

  • Greg Boyd shares his experience of suffering chronic pain and how he found a deeper connection with God during a severe kidney infection and back surgery.
  • He visualized Jesus' suffering on the cross which helped him feel solidarity and comfort in his pain.
INSIGHT

Suffering Reflects Divine Trust

  • The presence of immense suffering might indicate God's trust in human resilience and strength given by Him.
  • God experiences solidarity with suffering, showing a more compassionate character than being unable to intervene.
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Selective Miracles Challenge Theology

  • The rarity and irregularity of divine interventions like healings challenge some theological views such as open theism.
  • Arbitrarily selective miracles pose serious problems for understanding God's nature and interaction with the world.
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