God the Father

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The book highlights the contrast between love and law in the relationship between God and His children and their action's reversibility. I think that the loving Father is limited by the actions of His children when He makes difficult decisions as a result of their behavior, and the children react to His judgment.
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Nelson Chocha wrote: 01 Jun 2020, 12:04 Killing Abel is a fictional description of a loving Father and His children founded on what little is disclosed in the Bible, in the book of Genesis.

What is your opinion on the context of this book in relation to the description of God, "God the Father is limited by His children's actions and His Children are limited by His actions as well"?.
It is much more difficult to be a father than to be a judge. You get limited in actions that normally should be very simple and logical. It is not easy to punish a child or watch a child suffer for long.
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I don't get where this concept is coming from, and I can't put myself in the place to determine who limits who. God loves us his children unconditionally it's let for us his children to accept this love.
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AmyMarie2171 wrote: 01 Jun 2020, 16:37 It sounds like very uncommon theology. Much of the foundation of Christianity rests on the building block of God being an omnipotent, omniscient Creator. The interpretation that I would glean from this statement that still fits widely accepted Christian theology would be that God is limited only in the knowledge that he has given His children free will. He CAN step in, but He doesn't always because people are free to make their own choices. It is a controversial statement to connect to a book that hinges on religion.
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I agree with you
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I would say that maybe God wanted man to understand what it feels like to err, that was why he allowed it
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I do not agree with the statement as it contradicts my belief in God as an omnipotent being. He is not limited by anyone's actions, he just chooses to respect the exercise of free will.
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Well, I think God knows best. And this topic seems like a mystery to unravel.
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Well, I think God knows best. And this topic seems like a mystery to unravel.
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I don’t think that the actions of either are limited. Those who are truly God’s children have the ability to do whatever they want, but try as hard as they can to do His will and keep His commandments. He, in turn, does what is right and in His childrens’ best interests no matter what they do.
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The idea limits God to the decisions of men. It's controversial.
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I think it's a humanizing depiction of God. It's more sympathetic and relatable. At the same time it calls into question his Omniscience and perfection.
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This discussion topic is a question I tried not to answer while reading, but it's nice you brought it to light
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I've always known God has a loving father though the author's approach is different, God gave us freewill
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:) Yes I agree, God his a father who gave his Children free will. I think that was the main motive the author was trying to potray with the book.
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For any reader to get the most out of this book the person must have a good understanding of the Bible some of the content of this book may be misleading or misinterpreted.
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