PSALM 139:1\u20136<\/b><\/p>\n
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain<\/i><\/p>\n
(Psalm 139:6)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Classical Protestantism has at the heart of its theology the doctrine of the incomprehensibility of God. But this word incomprehensible<\/i> in theology does not mean what the term itself might suggest at first glance. It does not mean that God is utterly unknowable; rather it is meant to indicate that no one can comprehend God exhaustively. None of us has total, comprehensive, exhaustive knowledge of who God is or what His character is like.<\/p>\n
The infinity of God<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
A very important formula that came out of the sixteenth century Reformation is this: \u201cThe finite cannot contain or grasp the Infinite.\u201d We can approach an understanding of the concept of incomprehensibility first by thinking about the idea of \u201ccontainment.\u201d Could we squeeze the infinite God into a finite space? Clearly not, because if we could, God would no longer be infinite. The finite can never contain or envelop the Infinite.<\/p>\n
But also, since we are finite creatures, our minds always work from a finite perspective. So we can never understand God fully, because God is infinite. God lives and moves and has His being on an infinite plane, while we live and move and have our being on a finite plane. And the finite cannot grasp or contain the infinite. Therefore, in theological terms we say God is incomprehensible.<\/p>\n
Our understanding is limited<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
That concept is very important to our understanding because it represents a check and balance\u2014a corrective\u2014to warn us in case any of us think we have altogether mastered every detail regarding the things of God. We know that however we understand God, our capacity to comprehend Him is limited by our own finitude. He is the Creator. We are created beings.<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
God through His Spirit draws us into a deeper relationship, but we must also acknowledge our responsibility in knowing Him. There is a necessary resolve of the will, a setting of the mind and heart, and an expectant attitude that we must cultivate. Pray today that you would have a great desire for God and His Word.<\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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