Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Genesis 6:6–7 says that God “regretted” making humanity. This seems to imply divine change, sorrow, or even error. But how can God regret anything if he is all-knowing, unchanging, and perfectly wise?

In this episode of What in the Word?, Kirk E. Miller is joined by Wyatt Graham to unpack the theological and interpretive challenges of Genesis 6:5–8. Together, they explore role of anthropopathism in Scripture and answer questions like, Does God experience emotion? Can he change his mind? And how should pastors faithfully teach such texts?

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00:00 Introduction and Theological Questions
01:01 Guest Introduction: Dr. Wyatt Graham
03:13 Discussing Genesis 6:5-8
04:10 Theological Implications of God's Regret
06:56 Linguistic Connections in Genesis
10:11 Salvation Through Judgment: The Flood
10:49 Tools for Biblical Study
19:58 Historical and Theological Perspectives on God's Immutability
25:42 Understanding Biblical Metaphors for God
27:15 Jeremiah's Insight on God's Unchanging Nature
29:48 Theological Perspectives on God's Immutability
32:39 Synthesizing Biblical Passages on God's Nature
34:39 Augustine's Doctrine of Signs and Biblical Interpretation
38:38 Practical Implications of God's Immutability
45:04 Preaching and Teaching on God's Unchanging Nature
55:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement