tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post115327785041708893..comments2023-10-30T04:35:26.999-06:00Comments on Every Thought Captive: Does God Lose Arguments?Phil Steigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14948892557259431751noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1160425195428253552006-10-09T14:19:00.000-06:002006-10-09T14:19:00.000-06:00Conrad-Thanks for your thoughts, and I am glad to ...Conrad-<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts, and I am glad to have you post them in this thread. I do think what you said in the comment helps me understand better your intent. I believe it is true that the God of the Bible is vastly different from the gods of other religions in this respect--but getting at exactly what that means is no easy task.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that what we sometimes callPhil Steigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948892557259431751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1160413895558986042006-10-09T11:11:00.000-06:002006-10-09T11:11:00.000-06:00Hi! Just noticed this thread. I agree with Dave ab...Hi! Just noticed this thread. I agree with Dave about Abraham and Isaac -- that one was meant to take Abe by surprise. Elsewhere in the OT, though, there are places where it sure looks as though God is genuinely in conversation with His people. Throughout the Bible, the way that He operates demonstrates a God who is at once both completely in control and yet also willing to cede control... even Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1156712032792425992006-08-27T14:53:00.000-06:002006-08-27T14:53:00.000-06:00The idea that God loses arguments is a bit ridicul...The idea that God loses arguments is a bit ridiculous. Using the illustration of Abraham and Isaac is even more ridiculous. Abraham never argued with God about saving Isaac's life. Abraham was obedient to God and God rewarded Abraham for passing His test of obedience by allowing Abraham to keep his son. <BR/><BR/>As for any other instance, alot of times i believe God gets so frustrated with Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1156711303569730652006-08-27T14:41:00.000-06:002006-08-27T14:41:00.000-06:00Perhaps it is God's will that he loses the argumen...Perhaps it is God's will that he loses the argument to Abraham. In other words, it was a "planned" loss and thus God never really "lost" it if you get my drift. I'm not really sure how to put that in words, I tried my best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1153500600619091932006-07-21T10:50:00.000-06:002006-07-21T10:50:00.000-06:00Thanks! I have always said that where the biblica...Thanks! I have always said that where the biblical text is thorny and difficult, there are amazing things awaiting the diligent student, and these kinds of passages are no exception. <BR/><BR/>I love the tension you raise in that prayer and response between Moses and God. I think it helps my point that God doesn't 'lose' arguments, but is ready and willing to journey alongside His people as Phil Steigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948892557259431751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309718.post-1153365756600036942006-07-19T21:22:00.000-06:002006-07-19T21:22:00.000-06:00Very solid post. These passages are pretty intense...<I>Very</I> solid post. These passages are pretty intense. Check out the tension between Moses's prayers in Exodus 32 and 33. In one, he convinces God to spare the people, in the next, God's answer is 'I will have mercy on whoever I want.' Neat. Your blog is very enjoyable.Son of Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682107505735897854noreply@blogger.com