The Omnipresence and Transcendence of God: A Response to the Pantheistic View of God's Presence in the Universe

Abstract

This article seeks to give a satisfactory, though not necessarily final answer to the question, "What is the difference between the biblical understanding and the pantheistic concept with regard to the omnipresence of God?" This article explores the biblical perspective about God's presence in His created world and His distinctiveness from His creation. The concept of pantheism, on the other hand, holds that God is not only present in the universe, but God is everything that exists. The pantheistic view of God's presence is limited to the universe.

Key Words: omnipresence, transcendence, pantheism, nature, universe.