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How is God everywhere, and why can’t we see him?
Apr 30, 2024
Theologian Beth Felker Jones explains God's omnipresence and visibility. Discusses seeing God 'face to face' one day and perceiving God now. Explores the intricacies of omnipresence, incomprehensibility, and encountering God. Reflects on children's questions about Jesus and the significance of questioning in faith. Explores different perspectives on God in Christian theology.
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- God is different from everything God made, emphasizing the challenge of perceiving His presence in familiar terms.
- The theology of the Beatific Vision highlights the profound mystery of encountering God beyond human comprehension.
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Understanding God's Ubiquity and Transcendence
God's omnipresence often leads to questions about how he is everywhere and not like familiar substances. Theologians stress the radical difference between God and his creation, highlighting the difficulty in comprehending God's presence. While language about God being everywhere serves as a metaphor, it signifies his power and omnipresence that go beyond our earthly experiences.
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