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

Key Scriptures (hover for pop-up): Acts 17:27 “so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us;

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.