Reasonable Faith Podcast Question of the Week #914: God’s Decision and Act of Creation
Nov 21, 2024
Delve into the intriguing relationship between God's timeless decision to create and the actual moment of creation. The discussion reveals how this eternal choice set the stage for time itself to begin. Listeners gain insight into the philosophical implications of creation as a unique event, rather than just an extension of divine will. This exploration promises to challenge and expand one's understanding of the nature of existence and the cosmic timeline.
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Timeless Decision, Temporal Act
- God's decision to create is eternal and timeless, while the act of creation is a temporal event.
- This addresses the question of how a timeless decision results in a universe with a definite beginning.
Causal Power and Creation
- God's timeless will to create needs an exercise of causal power to bring creation into being.
- This exercise of power likely occurred at the first moment of time, making it the very first event.