[kosta50]

I think it's more consistent Biblically to say whatever "is" at this moment in time is exactly how God has determined this moment to be, for His own perfect reasons. One day we'll know why. It's just as Paul says, "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known."

I agree that this is consistent with how the Christians see God, and there is biblical suport for that, but there are instances in the Old Testament where God has to "come down and see..." so he "will know" (LOL) [Gen 18:21] and numeorus other examples.

[xzins]

Some would say that it is an anthropomorphism. Some would say it is more akin with the rationale for Christ’s incarnation in Hebrews....in short, can’t be any complaints that He was out-of-touch for never having personally checked on it.

Probably a combination more than one over the other. And no doubt others that I’m forgetting at the moment — or simply too simple to yet know.