It is a "problem" for the finite, time-bound creatures that we are. Thus, it is a problem for a finite, time-bound creature to even begin to attempt to describe how a time-less God relates to "time" and then to base one's understanding of Scripture on such speculation.
Jean
Jean, you keep missing the point that this is to be a biblical discussion. I will hazard a guess that as much is written about God & Time as is written about God's pre-creation decrees.
Therefore, human wisdom on either of those subjects would be speculation.
But that's why we have the bible....it is GOD's revelation of what he wants us to know.
Acts 17:26 He made also of one blood every nation of men, to dwell upon all the face of the earth -- having ordained times before appointed, and the bounds of their dwellings --
Ephesians 1 9And he[1] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ. 11In him we were also chosen,[2] having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,