If God is everywhere.....

[AzA]

So then the question creates a dichotomy that really does not exist? Perhaps the concept of angels needs revision?

There are myriad concepts of angels. Which do you have in mind?

The dichotomy exists in mind and therefore affects our experience. But it is not otherwise substantive.

 

[AzA]

By the way, I came across this quote last night and thought you'd appreciate it:

"The angels fly because they take themselves lightly." -- G. K. Chesterton

 

[StormyOne]

By the way, I came across this quote last night and thought you'd appreciate it:

"The angels fly because they take themselves lightly." -- G. K. Chesterton

lol... that's cute....

 

[Cribstyl]

Okay this one has been nagging me for a while.... here is the question... If God is everywhere, and he is all powerful and all knowing, why would he need angels to record anything? In fact why would he need angels to protect us when he could do it himself... afterall he is everywhere right?

An explanation understood by some is; "God is Holy" When Adam sinned man was automatically out of God pressence because of unrighteousness.
Man needs a mediator between Himself and God or man would burn up by the brightness of God's glory.

 

[StormyOne]

An explanation understood by some is; "God is Holy" When Adam sinned man was automatically out of God pressence because of unrighteousness.
Man needs a mediator between Himself and God or man would burn up by the brightness of God's glory.

How could Adam be out of God's presence if God is everywhere?

 

[Cribstyl]

How could Adam be out of God's presence if God is everywhere?

One point at a time..........
Hebrews 4:13 — And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

 

[Laodicean]

let's revisit..... If God is everywhere, and knows everything, and is all powerful, why does he need angels?

why do you think He needs angels?

 

[Byfaithalone1]

why do you think He needs angels?

A good question.

BFA

 

[StormyOne]

why do you think He needs angels?

I don't think he needs angels.... I think he can, and probably does it all by Himself....

 

[sentipente]

Similarly, why would He need a "book of life?" So He doesn't forget? So we know why He did what He did?

BFA

If we trust Him why would He need to tell us why He did what He did?

 

[Byfaithalone1]

If we trust Him why would He need to tell us why He did what He did?

That's what I'm wondering about.

BFA

 

[sentipente]

By the way, I came across this quote last night and thought you'd appreciate it:

"The angels fly because they take themselves lightly." -- G. K. Chesterton

I heard it on a YouTube clip about life not being as serious as we make it.

 

[AzA]

I heard it on a YouTube clip about life not being as serious as we make it.

Lol, I wonder who posted that for you?

 

[sentipente]

I didn't check but it was posted on FB

 

[k4c]

Originally Posted by sentipente If we trust Him why would He need to tell us why He did what He did?

Because trust is an onging expression built on faith. Faith and trust can be lost if not nurtured and strengthened. Misunderstanding or a lack of understanding can chip away at faith and trust.

 

[sentipente]

Because trust is an onging expression built on faith. Faith and trust can be lost if not nurtured and strengthened. Misunderstanding or a lack of understanding can chip away at faith and trust.

If I trust you there is no need for you to explain your actions unless I begin to lose trust in you. How would that apply to us and God? Why would we begin to lose faith in Him?