Scriptural Resonance: 1 Timothy 6:16 — “Who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light.”

Definition: A theological method that describes God by negation—what He is not. Also called “negative theology.”

Theological Use: Apophatic theology emphasizes God’s transcendence. We say God is “invisible,” “immortal,” “incomprehensible”—acknowledging the limits of human language.

Pastoral Note: Apophatic reverence guards against overconfidence. It invites awe, silence, and worship before mystery.