Most Moved Mover – A Theology of God’s Openness

1. What is the “Open View” of God?

The Open View of God is a theological perspective that holds that God’s knowledge of the future is not exhaustive. This means that God does not know everything that will happen in the future, and that our choices can affect the course of history.

The Open View of God is based on a number of biblical passages, such as:

• “I do not know the day or hour” (Matthew 24:36)
• “I have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now” (John 16:12)
• “If God knew beforehand that they would do what they did, why did he still send them?” (Romans 9:19)

The Open View of God has been controversial among Christians, but it has also gained a growing number of adherents in recent years.

2. How do you respond to this “Open Theology”? Please elaborate on areas you strongly support and felt encouraged by, and areas with which you strongly disagree and felt are dangerous, if any.

I strongly support the Open View of God in a number of areas. First, I believe that it is more biblically accurate than the traditional view of God’s omniscience. Second, I believe that it is more consistent with the idea of human freedom. Third, I believe that it is more hopeful, as it allows for the possibility of genuine surprise and novelty in the world.

However, I do have some concerns about the Open View of God. First, I worry that it could lead to a loss of confidence in God’s sovereignty. Second, I worry that it could lead to a form of fatalism, where people believe that their choices don’t matter because God already knows what they’re going to do.

Overall, I believe that the Open View of God is a valuable theological perspective that can help us to understand God in a more accurate and biblical way. However, I also believe that it is important to be aware of the potential dangers of this perspective, and to be careful not to misinterpret it.

In this paper, you are being given the task of constructing a “Dominion Theology” with the specific purpose of advancing God’s Kingdom as well as the mandate: “On earth, as it is in heaven.” Please include key components that you believe should be emphasized. Please take some risks in designing your own version of “Dominion Theology.”

My version of Dominion Theology would focus on the following key components:

• The importance of relationships. I believe that the most important thing we can do to advance God’s Kingdom is to build relationships with people. When we build relationships with people, we are able to share the love of God with them and to help them to experience the fullness of life.
• The importance of justice. I believe that it is also important to work for justice in the world. When we work for justice, we are working to create a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• The importance of environmental stewardship. I believe that we have a responsibility to care for the earth. When we care for the earth, we are showing our love for God and for all of creation.

I believe that these key components are essential for advancing God’s Kingdom on earth. I also believe that it is important to be creative and innovative in our approach to Dominion Theology. We need to find new ways to reach people with the gospel and to help them to experience the fullness of life.

I hope that this paper has given you some food for thought about Dominion Theology. I believe that it is a powerful vision for the future, and I hope that you will join me in working to make it a reality.