The Complexity of God: An Examination of the Human Tendency to Put God in a Box

Doreen Button, a staff member at EPM, addressed a question from a reader about why many Christians tend to put God in a box when discussing Heaven and the afterlife. She acknowledged that humans have a tendency to try to control and understand God by putting Him in a box, but the God of the Bible is much more complex and beyond human comprehension.

Randy Alcorn from Eternal Perspectives Ministry responded to the question by acknowledging that people often want God to fit their desires and demands, but this is not possible as God has a plan that cannot be changed. He emphasized the importance of sharing the message of God’s love and inviting others into a relationship with Him.

Button also mentioned an article on Culture, Arts, and Technology on the New Earth, which discusses what many biblical scholars believe about the nature of Heaven and the afterlife. The article suggests that the New Earth will be amazing and full of wonders.

In conclusion, both Alcorn and Button agreed that nothing is too hard for the Lord, reaffirming their faith in God’s power and plan for the future. They encouraged readers to explore the topic further and embrace the idea that God’s ways are beyond human comprehension.