Can God reverse time?

[Sorn]

In your opinion. The bible doesn't say how God did it. He created the universe, He is mighty enough to move the Earth back on its orbit.

Given that we measure time based on the Earth's rotation and orbit, then that creates a paradox. The day, year, millennia had extra hours, but people still remembered the events. Time was altered in one way. There were extra hours in that day.

I highly doubt the supposition that it was a trick of diverted photons. The Sun is pretty large and that is a lot of photons to divert. Much easier to move the Earth back on its orbit... or to even rewind time keeping the important people in a time bubble in order to remember and record the miracle.

The fact you use the word 'trick' in your reply shows your intellectual dishonesty in objectively assessing the proposition. It was not a trick, it was an act of God. sheesh! Perhaps you can be honest and describe your version as just a trick from God too!

Do you really think it is easier to move a planet back along its orbit along with everything on it and correctly account for all the rotation energies etc or is it easier to cause the photons that would otherwise strike a couple of square meters of ground or wall to cease to exist or be diverted so that the ground/wall is not lit up and is dark, hence a shadow?? Seriously?? Its like a trillionth of the light that reaches earth, let alone the light the sun produces!!

People usually don't think things through and also have this weird fetish that whenever God needs to do something that can be accomplished in a simple way he will nevertheless choose the most difficult way or choose to 'reverse time', just amazing!

 

[Sorn]

I agree our souls continue after physical death, but without the spiritual rebirth our souls will not be resurrected in new bodies in glory.

1Co 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.

Your point, however, about the souls certainly makes sense as the template, or in computer terms, the ISO, to create the body.

Nor do I think your concept of rearranging photons is out of the question. My point is that I believe God is master of his own creation and can do anything he wants with it, including moving time back 10 minutes for Hezekiah.

Maybe he can rewind things, though i don't think so. Thinking this way is just an intellectual fetish people have and is not scriptural. The bible says what happened, not how it happened.
Why take the most difficult path to an outcome. I take it you read my comments about people dying, being born and going to the toilet in those 10 minutes previously right?

Also, if you understand my point about the soul, what did you mean in your previous post about God going back in time and how that relates to people dying violently etc?

 

[Mayflower1]

Can God make it like something never happened (an accident, an abusive situation, a natural disaster, an illness, a death, etc.)?

Here is an off-the-wall example, would God ever choose to wipe the memory of a negative event from all those involved so as to heal them of all signs of the trauma (physical, mental, spiritual) and make it like that negative never occurred (even though it did)?

What do you think? I mean, technically God can do anything, but does He ever choose to reverse time or wipe out the memory of a negative event so He doesn't even need to reverse time?

What God did for me is He wiped out memories of child abuse until I was 15 where I could handle it a lot better.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

What God did for me is He wiped out memories of child abuse until I was 15 where I could handle it a lot better.

Thanks for sharing. We serve a mighty God.

God bless.

 

[bling]

I hear you, but some don't make it. Suicide becomes the reset button.

I sure would not suggest to someone considering suicide it is a "reset button", sure you want to say that?
Those who do commit suicide, become incentives to us to help those who might commit suicide and a warning to those considering suicide. Just last night I got involved with a mother whose daughter tried to commit suicide (she had been gang raped at college), they both need lots of help. Lot to say about that.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

I sure would not suggest to someone considering suicide it is a "reset button", sure you want to say that?
Those who do commit suicide, become incentives to us to help those who might commit suicide and a warning to those considering suicide. Just last night I got involved with a mother whose daughter tried to commit suicide (she had been gang raped at college), they both need lots of help. Lot to say about that.

For those of us who are suffering, it can feel that way. But no, I don't mean to imply that it is. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Sam91]

The fact you use the word 'trick' in your reply shows your intellectual dishonesty in objectively assessing the proposition. It was not a trick, it was an act of God. sheesh! Perhaps you can be honest and describe your version as just a trick from God too!

Do you really think it is easier to move a planet back along its orbit along with everything on it and correctly account for all the rotation energies etc or is it easier to cause the photons that would otherwise strike a couple of square meters of ground or wall to cease to exist or be diverted so that the ground/wall is not lit up and is dark, hence a shadow?? Seriously?? Its like a trillionth of the light that reaches earth, let alone the light the sun produces!!

People usually don't think things through and also have this weird fetish that whenever God needs to do something that can be accomplished in a simple way he will nevertheless choose the most difficult way or choose to 'reverse time', just amazing!

A second disparaging reply from you, please tone it down a little. Just because someone disagrees there is no need to mock.

The word 'trick' was used in reference to the movement of photons being an illusion. I am not accusing Almighty God of being deceptive. That would be blasphemy (by the by, saying 'sh××sh' is blasphemic). The truth is that the Bible does not say how the shadow moved, just that God did it.

Personally, I would rather assume that the Earth's position in relation to the sun changed rather than an illusion being created. No disrespect meant to our Heavenly Father if he did only change the way light was refracted. It's just a sundial measures the position of the sun in the sky.

I have no problem assuming that moving celestial bodies is not a difficult thing for our God. He kept the night from becoming morning in Joshua, and when Christ was crucified the Earth became dark early. Revelation describes celestial bodies falling and changing colour.

The point of the matter is that nothing is too difficult for the Lord God Almighty and a read of the OT will show that. Just one of His angel's struck down 180,000 soldiers in one night (also during Hezekiah's reign). Now, if one of His created beings is so strong what does that say about the Creator?

 

[AlexDTX]

Maybe he can rewind things, though i don't think so. Thinking this way is just an intellectual fetish people have and is not scriptural. The bible says what happened, not how it happened.
Why take the most difficult path to an outcome. I take it you read my comments about people dying, being born and going to the toilet in those 10 minutes previously right?

I am tired of this conversation.
I merely illustrated the incomprehensible ability of God with those examples. You seem to be the one who wants to figure out how God does things. I don't. I merely accept God's ability to turn back time. I am done with the topic.

 

[ChristianGirl_96]

Can the Holy Spirit turn back time? Yes. Should he be able to do that? No.

Because we all need difficult experiences or life situations that not only strengthen our character, it will ultimately benefit us. In the beginning I was resentful of the Lord and unsure why he wanted to test me. Then I remembered I could use this to my advantage as much as possible.

But this is a interesting topic. And I am grateful for the opportunity to share my opinion.

 

[Trayalc]

Can God make it like something never happened (an accident, an abusive situation, a natural disaster, an illness, a death, etc.)?

Here is an off-the-wall example, would God ever choose to wipe the memory of a negative event from all those involved so as to heal them of all signs of the trauma (physical, mental, spiritual) and make it like that negative never occurred (even though it did)?

What do you think? I mean, technically God can do anything, but does He ever choose to reverse time or wipe out the memory of a negative event so He doesn't even need to reverse time?

While I'm certain that He could, I personally don't think He does. God has foreknowledge of all that will happen (Psalm 139:1-4), so it seems to me that if He did not want something to happen, then He would stop it in the first place. I believe God allows evil and suffering so that He can shine through it, and whatever will happen or has happened already I believe God has decided to allow.

It is as C.S. Lewis says: "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to our consciences, but shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world."

 

[Woke]

Neogaia777 said: ↑
"I don't think even the desire to disobey will exist anymore, etc."

See Revelation. After the millennial reign this happens:

Revelation 20:7When the thousand years are complete, Satan will be released from his prison, 8and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth—Gog and Magog—to assemble them for battle. Their number is like the sand of the seashore.

9And they marched across the broad expanse of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. But fire came down from heavena and consumed them. 10And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

 

[Yahkov]

Okay, I'll answer.
He could reverse time and let you keep the memory of Him doing so (so that time actually remains linear and the memory is never erased, or something like that).

It's all hypothetical. This isn't something we have an answer to. Biblically is it likely? No. He has had a plan from the very beginning, those whom He foreknew He predestined, and all things work for the good of those who love God. Anything more than that is going beyond what is written.

Entertaining question, but for some it can be dangerous. Some may run off with this as if they will find some sort of breakthrough answer when really there isn't one.

 

[JacksBratt]

Can God make it like something never happened (an accident, an abusive situation, a natural disaster, an illness, a death, etc.)?

Here is an off-the-wall example, would God ever choose to wipe the memory of a negative event from all those involved so as to heal them of all signs of the trauma (physical, mental, spiritual) and make it like that negative never occurred (even though it did)?

What do you think? I mean, technically God can do anything, but does He ever choose to reverse time or wipe out the memory of a negative event so He doesn't even need to reverse time?

He could, but, He doesn't need to. He knows everything that is going to happen and did from the beginning.... To say that He would need to do such a thing would mean that He didn't have this knowledge.

He knows everyone and their desires, needs, dreams and wants... Nothing surprises Him. He never says "Woah, didn't see that coming".

He is outside of time and space. He created the laws of physics and is not bound by them. He still wants us to pray even though He knows our words before we say them. He knows us better than we know ourselves. Knows what we want even when we don't express it in words or prayer..

He is Omniscient and never needs to rewind, back up, re do or reverse time.

It's hard for us to imagine, but He is God and nothing is beyond His knowledge.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

It's all hypothetical. This isn't something we have an answer to. Biblically is it likely? No. He has had a plan from the very beginning, those whom He foreknew He predestined, and all things work for the good of those who love God. Anything more than that is going beyond what is written.

Entertaining question, but for some it can be dangerous. Some may run off with this as if they will find some sort of breakthrough answer when really there isn't one.

Dangerous? It is not okay to ask a question or hypothesize because it may be dangerous?

Well, when one prays, this is God overturning misfortune (if He answers "yes"). It is a reversal of a situation, so to speak. I'll just leave that right here.

 

[Yahkov]

Dangerous? It is not okay to ask a question or hypothesize because it may be dangerous?

Well, when one prays, this is God overturning misfortune (if He answers "yes"). It is a reversal of a situation, so to speak. I'll just leave that right here.

Yes, it's dangerous in the sense that an answer has to be forced that isn't Biblical. We can do it all day with worldly things, as we all mostly do. But with God? I don't find it to be wise at all.

"I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another." - 1 Corinthians 4:6

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos

Sorry, who is Apollos?

God has the power to do anything.

God bless.

 

[Yahkov]

Sorry, who is Apollos?

God has the power to do anything.

God bless.

Apollos was involved with the church in Corinth. He was the one who watered the church, whereas Paul planted the church.

Nowhere has God ever reversed time in the Bible. Sure I would agree He has the power to do so, He is God. Has He? No. Will He ever? I don't know. Based on Scripture, not likely.

 

[HopeInJesusOnly]

Sorry. Take care.

 

[Yahkov]

Okay. I am done.

If this question offends you so much, I am sorry. Feel free to report it, and me even, and have it removed.

I am done with this forum anyway.

No hard feelings. God bless.

I am not offended or angered by the question. I pointed out in my first post that it is an entertaining question. I also pointed out there's no dogmatic conclusion to it. I am engaging in the discussion by treating it as so. No need to apologize to me.

It's not a question that needs reporting either. So I think everything is fine in that regard. My comments were not intended to be negative nor did I type my response with negative feelings. Just sharing my view which I attempt to derive from Scripture to my best capability.

 

[yeshuaslavejeff]

Can God make it like something never happened

Well, I think the Biblical explanation of justification and/or atonement,
is that
God (as He Says) makes it just-as-if someone NEVER SINNED..... their being with God, in His Presence, is not hindered by any memory of sin, nor consequence of sin, nor judgment of sin, any longer.....