We’re
hard pressed to paint a definitive picture of God, but instead of being
disappointed about this, we should embrace the privilege of unknowing. In this
case, there just might be a need to exchange idealism for realism – a
hermeneutical realism, when it comes to knowing God. Not only does God have
numerous names, but God is also referred to in a multitude of ways in the
biblical text. There’s a real diversity of theological representations here that
don’t settle into a nice comfortable package. Debate then as to who God is
happens in the text itself. Further, as we explore the natural world, we
continue to be amazed by its seemingly unending magnitude and its delicate
fragility. This raises plenty of theological possibilities, leaving us in
a position of having to wait and see. Thus, whether we delve into the biblical
text or plumb the depths of nature, I’d wager God is indeed a mysterious
character. For more, read From Evolution to Eden.
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