The primary purpose of the material presented in this book is to familiarize the reader with sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English language sources pertinent to the doctrine of divine impassibility, particularly for those who confess with the Reformed confessions that God is "without body, parts, or passions." If this material is studied carefully, the reader will encounter an excellent and diverse array of writings that touch on this subject.
The primary purpose of the material presented in this book is to familiarize the reader with sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English language sourc...
This book deals with something that you may have never even heard of, the doctrine of divine impassibility. Impassibility is not a word often used in sermons. Even when people are studying systematic theology, impassibility tends to receive a small amount of attention. So what is it? And why is this important? Divine impassibility is defined as follows: God does not experience emotional changes either from within or effected by his relationship to creation. This is a scriptural truth, and a very important part of our system of theology. In chapter two of our Confession, "Of God and the Holy...
This book deals with something that you may have never even heard of, the doctrine of divine impassibility. Impassibility is not a word often used in ...