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Written by J. Ryan Lister, a contemporary professor of theology and author.

There is a difference between saying “God is everywhere,” and saying “God is here.” The former is the default category for most Christians. We talk about God’s presence being inescapable and that he is “everywhere present.” But it seems Scripture is more concerned with his presence manifest in relationship and redemption. And though these divine realities are certainly not at odds, the biblical story does turn on God’s being manifest with his people in Eden, the tabernacle/temple, the incarnation of Christ, and the new heaven and new earth.

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?  [Psalm 139:7]






























The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.  [Psalm 46:7]