God is Impassible and Impassioned
7. Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theological Hermeneutic
Eternal Intra-Trinitarian Relationality
Pre-Fall Creation
God’s decision to involve himself with creatures an act of divine freedom: Isa 66:1–2; Ac 17:24–25; Ro 11:36
The Fall
God’s eternal passion for his own glory: Ex 20:4–5; 34:14; Dt 6:4–15; Isa 48:9–11; Jn 17:1–5; Divine wrath: Ro 1:18; Everything occurring in creation history the outworking of God’s eternal intention: Eph 1:11
Redemption
Protoevangelium: Ge 3:15