Anthropomorphism. God is unchanging. So, either He always send love or wrath, not both. Our perceptions change depending on our spiritual state.
Scripture says that the Holy Spirit is grieved by our sin
Anthropomorphism. The Holy Spirit is not subject to passions.
Christ Himself took our punishment by suffocating on a cross with spikes driven through his body
In His human nature.
And God isn't hurt by our sin?
No, He is not. We are.
Why does having a personality with attributes imply that he is changing?
Kosta, you are astounding me tonight with your rejection of the abundantly clear record of Scripture. The things you reject are explicitly stated in Scripture. Your argument is with God, not with us.
Lastly, wasn't it you who accused me of Nestorianism because somehow you construed that I said a nature was crucified not a person? It seems that it was. Perhaps not. But if not, your orthodox brethren might beg to differ with some of your commentary tonight.
Very interesting, thought-provoking post. And one that provides a different perspective on many things, the decalogue for example.
I looked in Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith under "The properties of the divine nature."
Uncreated, without beginning, immortal, infinite, eternal, immaterial, good, creative, just, enlightening, immutable, passionless, uncircumscribed, immeasurable, unlimited, undefined, unseen, unthinkable, wanting in nothing, being His own rule and authority, all-ruling, life-giving, omnipotent, of infinite power, con-raining and maintaining the universe and making provision for all: all these and such like attributes the Deity possesses by nature, not having received them from elsewhere, but Himself imparting all good to His own creations according to the capacity of each.