25 Questions
What is the uncaused Cause of matter, mind, and law according to the passage?
God
What is the condition for a man to exceed his hopes and expectations?
All of the above
The presence of God is only felt in certain places or locations.
False
God is a strange and foreign God to the sinful race of men.
False
What did David write in Psalm 139:7, and what did it reveal about his understanding of God's presence?
"Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" David wrote this to celebrate the glory of the divine immanence, revealing that God's presence is everywhere and cannot be escaped.
What is the condition for knowing God in increasing degree?
As our receptivity becomes more perfect by faith and love and practice
According to the passage, God is not far from any one of us, for in Him we ______________________.
live, and move, and have our being
The whole universe is alive with ______________________ life.
His
Match the following Bible characters with their experiences or quotes related to God's presence:
Jacob = "Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not." David = "Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" Solomon = "But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold the heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee: how much less this house which I have builded."
Match the following phrases with their corresponding meanings:
Turning to God in earnest = Seeking God with sincerity Exercise himself unto godliness = Practicing spiritual discipline The Universal Presence = God's presence throughout the universe Pursuing God = Seeking to know God through faith and love and practice
What is the main difference between the doctrine of divine immanence and pantheism?
God is the sum of all created things
According to the doctrine of divine immanence, there is a place where God is not present.
False
What does the doctrine of divine immanence mean in direct Christian experience?
It means that God is here, wherever we are, and there is no place where He is not.
The doctrine of divine immanence states that God is ________ in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present.
dwells
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Divine Immanence = The doctrine that God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present Pantheism = The doctrine that God is the sum of all created things Transcendent = The state of being above and independent of all creation
What is meant by 'nearness' to God?
Experiential closeness
God has favorites within His household.
False
What is the one vital quality that great saints had in common?
spiritual receptivity
When we sing, 'Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,' we are not thinking of the nearness of __________, but of the nearness of relationship.
place
Match the following biblical characters with their unique characteristics:
Moses = Leader Isaiah = Prophet Elijah = Prophet David = King
What is the result of prying into the mysteries of election, predestination, and the divine sovereignty?
It will lead to sterile passivity
Receptivity is a single thing.
False
What is the cause of the breakdown in modern evangelicalism?
The failure to see the importance of cultivation and exercise of receptivity.
We have been trying to apply __________________ methods to our relations with God.
machine-age
Match the following individuals with their historical significance:
St. Francis = Led a large-scale return to Biblical ways Martin Luther = Reformer of the Christian Church George Fox = Founded the Quaker movement Unknown = No historical significance mentioned
Study Notes
The Divine Immanence
- The concept of divine immanence is a fundamental truth in Christian teaching, which states that God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works.
- This truth is boldly taught in the Bible by prophets and apostles and is accepted in Christian theology, but has not fully sunk into the average Christian's heart.
- The doctrine of divine presence is often misunderstood and watered down, particularly due to the fear of being labeled as pantheistic.
- Pantheism wrongly equates God with the sum of all created things, degrading God's glory and removing divinity from the world.
- In contrast, the biblical view of divine immanence establishes a clear distinction between God and His creation, emphasizing His transcendence and independence from the world.
The Experience of God's Presence
- The divine immanence means that God is always present with us, wherever we are, and is not limited by space or distance.
- Every point in space is equally close to God, and no one is more or less distant from Him than anyone else.
- The manifestation of God's presence is dependent on our awareness and surrender to His Spirit, who reveals the Father and the Son to us.
- God's promise of self-revelation is genuine, and He desires to manifest Himself to us, but we must be receptive and obedient to experience His presence.
Spiritual Receptivity
- The differences between saints and average Christians lie in their spiritual receptivity, which is a compound of various elements within the soul.
- Receptivity is an affinity for, a bent towards, and a sympathetic response to God, which can be cultivated and increased through exercise and obedience.
- Modern evangelicalism has neglected the concept of cultivation and exercise in favor of seeking instant gratification and dramatic experiences.
- This has led to shallow lives, hollow religious philosophies, and a focus on external appearances rather than genuine spiritual growth.
The Call to Return to Biblical Ways
- The current state of Christianity has resulted in a downward trend, and a determined heart and courage are required to break free from the grip of modern society and return to biblical ways.
- History has recorded instances of large-scale returns to biblical Christianity led by influential figures, and individual Christians can still make a personal return to God.
- Through repentance, obedience, and humility, individuals can develop their spiritual receptivity and experience God's presence in increasing degrees.
This quiz explores the biblical concept of divine immanence, which is the idea that God is present everywhere in His creation. This concept is discussed in Psalm 139:7 and is a fundamental truth in Christian theology.
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