Scriptural Resonance: Acts 17:27 — “He is actually not far from each one of us.”

Definition: God’s nearness and presence within creation. From Latin *immanere* — “to remain in.”

Theological Use: Immanence affirms that God is actively sustaining and present in the world, while remaining distinct from it.

Pastoral Note: God is not distant. His immanence means He is with us—in suffering, joy, and daily life.