Can we ever fully understand the things of God?

Question

No....

And He is under no obligation to explain Himself to us either.

People will say things like, "The word trinity isn't in the bible"....this is true. Doesn't make it false though......it's real wether anyone believes it or not. The word "bible" isn't in there either....but we're ok with that, correct?

If we knew all there was to know about God....then He wouldn't be God anymore......we would be God....and we know that can never be!

I have every right to answer my own question........who says I can't? You?

Answer 1

No, we can't!
Agree with you....what a great post.

Also, I love the whole "saved" v. "not saved" terminology(not.).
People who are "saved" merely recognize that there is a condition (fallen humanity) from which they need saving. Forthunately, they have found a Savior.

People who are "unsaved" have the same condition (brokenness) only they haven't yet realized it. It's like talking to a person in a foreign language. They (the Book says) literally "don't have ears to hear." So stop already with the preaching (speaking figuratively here, not to you personally)

Their self-diagnosis says they have no need of a savior, because they don't need to be saved from anything.

It's like a person with a raging cancer who is not yet diagnosed, feels fine, and doesn't realize he will need some life-saving intervention from a really good physician.

Until he feels bad enough & gets a diagnosis, why should he listen to all the people that say "You are sick" "You are going to die" and "Here, I want to introduce you to my really good friend---he's a doctor....I think you should really get together and talk."

The big divide among Christians seems to be whether or not it is our "duty" to proselytize---I tend to think not. Why? Because *it doesn't work*----[BTW spare me the verses! I know "Go and make disciples of all nations, etc." but it doesn't say "bore them" "judge them" "feel superior to them" "tell them they're going to hell" "get them to agree with you"--- it just says "make disciples"---what is a disciple? a follower. Who wants to follow you? One's answer to that might tell you how well you're doing w/that verse]
I think (if you really really want people to be "saved") you have to love them, pray for them, have real relationships with them (not just all your easy Christian friends, but that really disagreeable guy next door!) and let God do the work.
"You did not choose me, but I chose you."
Why? I don't know.

To your original question: Of course not! He is almighty God. I am a poor, weak, sinful, quick-tempered, vain, self-seeking, undisciplined, lowly creature.
But somehow, He doesn't see me that way.

What can I do but be thankful?

Answer 2

1. The word 'trinity' doesn't appear, but the concept is clearly seen; just like the word 'rapture'.

2. God would be God no matter how much we knew. If we knew all there was to know about God, we still wouldn't be God. Knowing and being able to do are two absolutely different things. We would have to have had divine attributes from 'everlasting to everlasting'. You know, the 'those that can't do, teach' thing. We are limited in our ability to know all about God due to our physical existance and our need for God's saving grace and help; so God has revealed what we can deal with. In our present state we cannot comprehend most things about/concerning God, but that will change when we cross over. Can you imagine how stuck up, conceded, and power brokerish we would be if we were able to contain that much information? The trouble, fights, wars, undercutting, destruction, and.....wait a minute!! Aren't we like that already on a smaller scale? Guess God did us a favour and helped us not to destroy ourselves by limiting us, huh? Remember, Adam was created in God's image and after his likeness'; he was created a little 'god' upon the earth, give dominion and rule in the earth as God ruled in Heaven.. (Genesis 1:26-27)

"And God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and the fowl of the air, and aover the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth".

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, "Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth".

Romans 1:19-20; 1 Corinthians 13:12-

"Because that which may be known of God is manifested in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal pwer and Godhead; so that they are without excuse".

1 Corinthians 13:12- "For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as I am known".

We will have everything explained to us during the 'tribulston', while we are at he 'marraige supper of the lamb' where we will find out why things had to be the way they were and had to happen the way they happened.

Answer 3

each and all of the time even interior the bible it tells approximately such assorted issues that folk did not understand why it had to be the way it replaced into. God regularly will do some thing it is previous what we expect of he might do to get us to pass away a undesirable difficulty and we are able to sense like we've been shot out of a cannon and it replaced into tough and we've been indignant by using it yet interior the long-term we've been extra powerful off now then we've been. I even have had that ensue to me such assorted circumstances and we are able to ask Him why yet he would not continually let us know till at last he's in a position to. (((LOB))) super question. thank you.:)

Answer 4

the unseen can not be judged by the rules of what is seen.
for instance:we can not understand the concept of death and why does it happen in a time we do not expect though sometimes all indications tell us it would happen.
but why do you want others to believe that god is three and it is more logical and rational to others to believe that he is one?i do not think that god created our minds then he forced us to ignore their task of free thinking and believe in something illogical.whatever you believe you should respect your curious questions and try to find convincing answers even though the true answer might contradict with your faith.

Answer 5

I don't fully understand how you can be a Christian and be willing to go to jail for it. In your previous question, you said you were willing to break the law:

" Fellow Christians, would you be willing to break the law?
We have a God given, biblical mandate to preach the gospel.
With that said, if it ever became illegal to speak the name of Christ (which by the way.....isn't out of the realm of possibility), would you join me in prison?
God's laws usurp man's law's every time.....so would you be willing to break the law at that point?
I sure would."

Are you still wondering about UFO's, too?

" Fellow Christians.....your thoughts on UFOs?
I have been saved for 7 years now but.....part of me has struggled with this.
Some of the video evidence that's out there is pretty convincing."

Answer 6

Romans 1: 20
For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.

PEACE , Kieth

Answer 7

Yes my friend. It is Gods will that we search for the understanding of God. Jesus came to save all of us and to provide us with what we need to understand. When you accept Jesus Christ as your savior, The Holy Spirit will guide you.

Answer 8

We will never understand God enough to BE God, but if we ask the Holy Spirit to guide us, we will increase our understanding and knowledge every day. Pray about the things you do not understand and wish to understand. If He wishes to reveal them to you, He will...

Answer 9

No , we can`t fully understand the things of God . Cause it is said " mysterious are the ways of the Lord " .

Answer 10

I've read the Bible.

I think it's nice that your 'god' stopped requiring human sacrifices and making people eat their children.

Kudos to God. Atta boy!

You can tell him I said that.