3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself
March 11, 2025
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163 of 300
March 11, 2025
3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself
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3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself
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<p>Why doesn’t God make Himself more obvious? If God truly exists, why wouldn’t He just appear to everyone and settle all doubts once and for all? In a world filled with skepticism, doubt, and unbelief, the "divine hiddenness" of God is one of the most common objections raised against Christianity. But is it really a valid reason to reject His existence? In this solo midweek episode, Frank tackles a listener’s question about God’s hiddenness and explores these questions along the way:</p><p></p><ul><li>Does the hiddenness of God negate the evidence we already have for His existence?</li><li>What does Scripture reveal about why God may choose to remain unseen?</li><li>Would seeing the full presence of God actually eliminate doubt and unbelief for some people?</li><li>How do free will and love relate to divine hiddenness?</li><li>Why didn't Jesus parade Himself around publicly post-resurrection so that everyone could see Him?</li><li>How did so many Pharisee priests come to believe in Jesus?</li><li>Were the angels ever exposed to the full presence of God?</li></ul><p></p><p>If you—or someone you know—wrestles with the hiddenness of God, this episode will help you see how His presence can still be known. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on one of the most challenging questions from skeptics!</p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned during the episode:</p><p>Don't forget to take our podcast survey! <a href="https://crossexamined.org/survey" style="color: rgb(213,216,223); background-color: rgb(24,27,52);">https://crossexamined.org/survey</a></p><p>The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060652934" style="color: rgb(213,216,223); background-color: rgb(24,27,52);">https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060652934</a></p>
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