What does Genesis 6:6 mean when it says that God repented? — R.C. Sproul

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What does Genesis 6:6 mean when it says that God repented?

What does Genesis 6:6 mean when it says that God repented?

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Oct 7, 2022
Length: 5:48

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Genesis 6:6

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The Bible teaches that God does not change (Mal. 3:6). How should we interpret other passages that describe Him as repenting (Gen. 6:6)? From our 2022 National Conference, Sinclair Ferguson brings clarity to this apparent contradiction. If you have a biblical or theological question, just visit ask.Ligonier.org to ask your question live online. https://ask.ligonier.org/

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