Definition: God’s nearness and presence within creation. From Latin *immanere* — “to remain in.”
Key Scriptures (hover for pop-up): Acts 17:27
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.