God Made a Rock even He could not Move!

[Vine Abider]

We've probably all heard the silly question that asks, "Can God create a rock so heavy He couldn't move it?" But this morning I was considering that this is exactly what He did in Christ!

God loves us and hates sin/corruption.  So what did He do to handle this situation?  He sent Jesus Christ, His Son (The Rock), to address the sin issue so thoroughly that God says things like this:

"I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more."

"As far as the east is from the west is how far He has removed our transgressions"

"And You will cast all their sin into the depths of the sea."

Jer 31:34, Psalm 103:12, Mic 7:19

Isn't that amazing!?!? God looks at us and sees His Son, who paid the most incredible price in our place and on our behalf, so that God can now look on us with extreme loving favor as His children and not see sin or even remember it!  This is HIS DOING and we just accept it by faith!

[Mr. M]

12 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

We've probably all heard the silly question that asks, "Can God create a rock so heavy He couldn't move it?" But this morning I was considering that this is exactly what He did in Christ!

God loves us and hates sin/corruption.  So what did He do to handle this situation?  He sent Jesus Christ, His Son (The Rock), to address the sin issue so thoroughly that God says things like this:

"I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more."

"As far as the east is from the west is how far He has removed our transgressions"

"And You will cast all their sin into the depths of the sea."

Jer 31:34, Psalm 103:12, Mic 7:19

Isn't that amazing!?!? God looks at us and sees His Son, who paid the most incredible price in our place and on our behalf, so that God can now look on us with extreme loving favor as His children and not see sin or even remember it!  This is HIS DOING and we just accept it by faith!

Hebrews 6:

17 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise 

the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, 

18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie,

we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge

to lay hold of the hope set before us.

19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, 

and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 

20 where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become

High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

[JohnR7]

56 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

"Can God create a rock so heavy He couldn't move it?"

This question is commonly known as a paradoxical question, often referred to as the "omnipotence paradox."  There are lots of things God cannot do. He cannot lie, cheat or steal, for example. 

Ultimately, the Bible invites readers to engage with difficult concepts, wrestle with paradoxes, and seek wisdom and understanding through prayer, study, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. It encourages a humble and faithful approach to grappling with complex ideas while acknowledging the mysteries that may be beyond human comprehension.

[TheBlade]

Reminds me of preacher talking to some male which that said "what can your God do". The preacher started to get scared and asked God "please say something" then just at the right moment said "don't put me to some silly test".

[Vine Abider]

21 hours ago, Mr. M said:

Hebrews 6:

17 Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise 

the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath, 

18 that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie,

we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge

to lay hold of the hope set before us.

19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, 

and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 

20 where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become

High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Yes, He has, in a sense, bound Himself in His promises to us.  In Christ is all the Yes and Amen - to the extent that He is now under His own promise and obligation to not just forgive, but also forget our sin!