Small Whisper: A Podcast of Christian Belief

Small Whisper is an overview of Christian belief for Christians new to theology or those who haven't studied it in a while, as well as for non-believers curious about the faith. Listeners are encouraged to start with Episode 1 and follow the series in order.

Episode 2: God is Transcendent and Immanent

Acts 17:24-28, Isaiah 57:15

God is Transcendent

Deuteronomy 4:39, 1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 113:4ff, Luke 2:14, Acts 7:48-50

God is Immanent

Exodus 29:45, 46, Deuteronomy 4:7, Psalm 134:18, Psalm 139:9-10, Matthew 10:9-31

God is Active

Psalm 104, Colossians 1:17

Five World Views

Christian Theism: monotheistic, God is transcendent and immanent

Deism: God is the creator. God is absent (not immanent)

Pantheism: Everything is god. No transcendence.

Polytheism: many gods

Naturalism: only matter exists. No God.

Psalm 73:23-26

Recommended reading: The Universe Next Door, A Basic Worldview Catalog, 6th Edition, 2020. James W. Sire, InterVarsity Press.

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Show Website: https://smallwhisper.alitu.com/

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When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 ESV