Relational Muta-what?

After soaking in 20 hours of Dr. Bruce Ware's theology classes last week, inculding theology (study of God), bibliology (study of the Bible) and pnuematology (study of the Holy Spirit), Aaron shared some thoughts during Bible Doctrine this past Lord's Day on the subject of RELATIONAL MUTABILITY. This was something Dr. Ware mentioned during his course on theology, and Aaron expanded it a bit, providing scriptural evidence for the position.

In a nutshell, relational mutability is the term used to describe the change in relationship that God has with His creatures. As one theologian has put it, "it is necessary for an unchangeable God to change in his dealings with changing men in order to remain unchangeable in his character and purposes.” Thiessen, Henry C. Lectures in Systematic Theology. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ,1979 pg 83. This could be most clearly understood in God saving sinners - we move from a "relationship" of enmity with God, to being called "friends" (John 15:15) and "sons" (Romans 8:15), etc.

To look at the study notes used for the class, just click here. If you have any thoughts or comments or rebuttals, leave a comment & perhaps it will provoke some dialogue (or would it be called "diablog"?).

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