God's Knowledge of the Future

 When speaking of God's knowledge of the future, many use the following model:

God knows the past, present and future. With respect to the future, God looks down the road of the future and can therefore see all that will happen.  I have a serious problem with this conclusion.  My problem is as follows:

1.  God's knowledge of the future is founded and based upon his having planned the future. Why is this so?  The reason this is true is because, unless God has first planned the future, there can be no future, there can be nothing for God to see in the future.  Where did the future and what is in the future come from, if God did not put it there? God does not see and learn. God does not gain knowledge. Nothing exists in the past, present or future unless God has planned and created it to be there.

2. Those who hold the view as stated above, "God knows the past, present and future. With respect to the future, God looks down the road of the future and can therefore see all that will happen", fail to grasp a very important truth about the character of God. The view they hold separates God from the future. This view does not understand the implications of God omnipresence, omniscience and immensity.  That is, God is everywhere, all the time, fully and completely.  God is so in touch with what he has created it would be difficult to identify where God ends, and his creation begins, to the extent it is impossible to draw the line. Once a line is drawn saying on this side is God and on the other side is creation, that other side would be where God is not.  God is present with his creation more than water is present with a fish or air is present with us. Distinguishing between God and creation is impossible for us.

3. The issue is not, "Does God know the future?" The true issue is, since God has planned the future and therefore knows the future, how do we make sense of this in trying to understand the sovereignty of God and our freewill and God having created and planned everything and us being or not being puppets in a fatalistic or deterministic world?

Orb and Bat Compared

 

Four Simple Reasons the Orbs I Film Are Not in The Orb Zone

Problem: Critics believe the “orbs” I am filming, are only out of focus particles in, on or very near the camera lens. They claim the orbs cannot be far from the camera lens.

My definition of the orbs I am filming: Orbs are created, mostly spherical creatures, of various colors and sizes, with unique characteristics and abilities, that move through the sky under their own power with purpose and intention, interacting with the world around them. I believe they are natural and normal, rather than supernatural or paranormal. I believe they are biological in nature and substance and are their own creature and not another creature out of focus. I do not believe they are out of focus dust particles close to or on the camera lens. Although a serious challenge, I believe it is possible to capture and study an orb through a microscope under scientific conditions.

There are four simple reasons I know the orbs or spheres I am filming are not in the “Orb Zone”, that is, in, on, or very near the camera lens.

1.     When I film orbs, they sometimes cast their shadow on an object far from the camera lens. The orb therefore has to be far from the camera lens, because it has to be very near the object upon which it casts its shadow. This is an example of an orb I filmed casting its shadow: https://youtu.be/fsSJpyO5v_w

2.     When I film orbs, they sometimes have a shadow cast upon them by an object far from the camera lens. The orb therefore must be far from the camera lens, because it has to be very near the object that cast it shadow upon the orb. This is an example of an orb I filmed having a shadow cast upon it by an object far from the camera lens: https://youtu.be/jb5OEjjlVik

3.     When I film orbs, they sometimes move behind objects far from the camera lens. The orb therefore cannot be closer to the camera lens than the object is moves behind. These are examples of orbs I filmed moving behind objects far from the camera lens:

https://youtu.be/7RSRHDi7MVE (photos) https://youtu.be/YyImu4REgd8 (Videos)

4.     When I film orbs, I believe are far from the camera lens, I wave or move a cloth in the “Orb Zone”, that is near the front of the camera lens to disrupt or clear the area of out of focus particles “orbs” in the orb zone. If the orb I am filming is still in the same area and making the same movements as before I waved the cloth, that is confirmation the orb is far from the camera lens and not in the orb zone.

Note:

-        It is very easy for me to know the exact distance an object is from the camera lens simply by using my range finder.

-        I am not claiming orbs are supernatural or paranormal.

-        These are only a few of the many photographs and videos of orbs far from the camera lens.

-        Although not perfect quality, anyone using sounds principles of video forensics, will find my videos to show what I claim.

 

This blog will clarify what I believe about orbs and also address the objection or claim that orbs are only out of focus particles or insects close to or on the camera lens.

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The Claim:  Orbs are only out of focus particles or bugs very close to or on the camera lens.

My Response: The question is not "Do orbs exist?" They most certainly do, without debate. To the right is a photo I took of an orb just as was captured on my digital flash camera. It is undeniable evidence of the existence of orbs. The proper question, therefore, is, "What are they?"

There are only two categories into which an answer can fall. Orbs are inanimate (nonliving) or animate (living). In the inanimate category the options are camera anomalies, computer graphics, various types of dust particles, water droplets or advanced drones. In the animate category the options are out of focus insects, human or animal spirits, angels, demons, aliens, time travelers, interdimensional travelers, or uniquely normal biological earthly creatures in their own right, which is the position I hold.

It must be noted that most assume, in error, the paranormal community has the only rights to how orbs are to be defined, categorized and understood, and there are no other possible rational interpretations. Therefore, from the start when the word is mentioned, an orb is either understood to be a camera anomaly or something paranormal or supernatural.  I disagree with both positions wholeheartedly.

My research has led me to believe orbs are created, mostly spherical creatures, of various colors and sizes, with unique characteristics and abilities, that move through the sky under their own power with purpose and intention, interacting with the world around them. I believe they are natural and normal, rather than supernatural or paranormal. I believe they are biological in nature and substance and are their own creature and not another creature out of focus. I do not believe they are out of focus dust particles close to or on the camera lens. Although a serious challenge, I believe it is possible to capture and study an orb through a microscope under scientific conditions.

Orbs are captured with all sorts of equipment, all over this planet, under various conditions and most all locations, both in daytime and nighttime, indoors and outdoors. They seem to be most everywhere all the time. Anyone can capture them on film. Nothing needs to be done to attract them, although they seem to be attracted by some things. They can be seen with the naked eye, regular camera/video and especially in infrared night vision.

Although, I agree there are out of focus particles and insects close to or on the camera lens and the techniques using sound principles of photography to prove the point are true, I also believe “true” orbs are something altogether different and those studies are irrelevant to clarifying the nature and meaning of “true” orbs and are only proving or ruling out what orbs are not.  All out of focus particles appear as orbs, but not all orbs are out of focus particles close to or on the camera lens. This link leads to a video I made that addresses this topic and is titled “The Irrelevance of The Orb Zone Theory”. https://youtu.be/DX_JOE30mKQ

It is the height of arrogance to believe all those the world over, using various types of equipment and who claim orbs are something other than out of focus particles on or close to the camera lens are simply uneducated and ignorant of the principles of photography or there is no evidence to be had to prove otherwise. https://youtu.be/7RSRHDi7MVE (Photos of Orbs Moving Behind Objects).

My approach to addressing the above claim: How can I prove or what supporting documentation and evidence can I provide to backup my position that orbs are more than out of focus particles or insects close to or on the camera lens?

I have done untold hours of field research to provide just such material.  It is not that difficult to refute the above claim as I will demonstrate. I will list in numeric fashion each point that proves, on its own, why “true” orbs are not out of focus particles close to or on the camera lens. I believe I have provided overwhelming support for my perspective on orbs the proper direction to go to solve once and for all their true nature, substance and meaning.

Note: It is unreasonable, irrational, and disingenuous to simply ignore my video and photographic evidence simply because one deems it low quality or unscientific, without giving the material the chance to be critiqued on what it actually shows, and on its own merits.  It is unfortunate, as my experience has shown, those who seem to have the strongest opinion and most definitive critique have done little or no actual field research themselves in filming orbs and simply rely on others outdated and irrelevant information gathered on the internet. To simply assert the videos do not show what they appear to show is at most a lazy response.

I always ask that those who disagree with my video and photographic evidence to provide video or photographic evidence that demonstrates any objections, they may have and clarify their objection on film rather than provide a “just because I said so”. As an example, I show a single  orb moving horizontal in the vertical pouring rain. When an objection is made saying it is an out of focus insect or particle on or close to the camera lens, I ask they provide a video showing their proof. Show a single insect appearing the same size and distance from the camera lens,  moving in and out of focus in the rain as it moves from an orb into an insect. My videos and photos have met the burden of proof. The burden of proof is theres.

My points in response to the above claim: (I have many more videos of each point, but for the sake of some semblance of brevity I have only provided these. The rest of my videos are on my Facebook and YouTube sites). Orbservation - The Orb Watchers Paradise | Facebook and Orbservations - Orb Education Video Library - YouTube

My Points:

1.     1. If an orb could be captured on film moving behind an object clearly established as being far from the camera lens, then the orb cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens. If an object is far from the camera lens and the orb moves behind that object, the orb can be no closer to the camera lens than the object it moves behind. Some say if there is bright illumination as the orb moves behind the object that means the orb actually moved in front of the object. Yet, although I show many such videos, I also show orbs moving behind objects with no bright illumination therefore destroying the view that no orbs can be moving behind objects far from the camera lens if there is light illumination. Orbs are not out of focus particles on or close to the camera lens.

-        Shadow Cast on Orb - YouTube

This orb moves behind tree leaves far from the camera lens and has the shadow of the leaves cast upon it as it moves behind the leaves.

-        https://youtu.be/3B2fNNfFErQ

This orb moves up from behind the roof edge without interference from illumination. Although many examples I provide have some light illumination that confuses if the orb has moved behind or in front of the object, that in and of itself does not mean the orb could have ONLY moved in front of the object.

-        Orlando Orb 2019 - YouTube

This orb clearly moves behind tree limbs high above the ground, without bright illumination from the camera causing doubt. The shape of this orb is amazingly clear and without confusion.

-        https://youtu.be/tGlxcywFUPA

-        This orb moves down behind the roof, otherwise it would have been captured moving across the roof, as the camera illumination dissolves within a few frames, leaving the roof in plain sight.

-        https://youtu.be/VHkwhlwJnx8

This orb moves along the edge of the roof and disappears down and behind on the other side from the camera.

-        https://youtu.be/knd9SMc6KaQ

This orb moves partially behind the trees top as it passes by.

-        https://youtu.be/BI5pmX5JBco

This orb moves behind the umbrella top. Even if the illumination causes doubt, the orb is not close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/P4lcOOoE_is

This orb slowly moves behind the tree with no illumination causing confusion.

-        https://youtu.be/C5omhOkl1q0

-        This orb moves down behind the roof otherwise it would have been captured moving across the roof, as the camera illumination dissolves within a few frames, leaving the roof in plain sight.

-        https://youtu.be/zmLrT3yxowk

This orb clear moves behind the slim branch.

-        https://youtu.be/1-291sRn-tE

This video has a very good capture of an orbs moving behind the roof with no illumination to cause confusion.

-        https://youtu.be/sAf1y-HnVPs

This orb moves behind the tree and no illumination cause confusion.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/No-QPcFX91g?feature=share

This collage clearly shows an orb moving behind a tree limb.

-        https://youtu.be/YyImu4REgd8

This is a collection of various clips f orbs moving behind objects far from the camera lens.

2.     2. If an orb can be captured on film clearly reacting to being filmed then the orb cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens. This is very easy to prove by using a flash and a video at the same time filming occurs. Out of focus particles do not react to a flash.

-        https://youtu.be/fsSJpyO5v_w

This clearly shows an orb reacting to being filmed. It actually tries to escape from being filmed, moving to the right, hovering, then escaping to the left.

-        https://youtu.be/wrEFiN25pLg

The orb definitely reacts!

-        https://youtu.be/IkgQnfvaAsY

I will admit this video is not as strong as I wish, it was done early on and needs to be done again with better equipment, which I am planning to do, but it does indeed show orbs responding on video to a flash from my digital camera.

-        https://youtu.be/qIX4MpHdvT8

This orb’s movement is not unusual, I capture such movements all the time. The orb seems to realize where the camera lens is looking.

-        https://youtu.be/nRMx6W88lE4

These orbs seem to dance in front of the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/ZHXaO71Lfjw

Not sure why the orb stops as it does, but it sure seems to be responding to something.

3.    3.  If an orb can be filmed moving towards or away from the camera lens from or to a great distance, especially without changing its shape as it moves through the plane of focus, then the orb cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens.        

-        https://youtu.be/WJbK761mtOM                                                                                                                  This orb’s shape never changes near or far or shows its true form as if it were out of focus as it is tracked for quite a while.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/8-qxtRbFSIw?feature=share

One orb moves towards and the other moves away from the camera lens and neither changes it shape or shows its true form as if it were out of focus.

-        https://youtu.be/4ErigAVrgNY                                                                                                                                                    This orb moves towards and away from the camera lens and never changes it shape or reveals its true from, as if it was out of focus.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/L3WRACGspnk?feature=share

These are two orbs are moving towards the camera lens from some distance away and neither changes its shape or reveals its true form as if it were out of focus.

-        https://youtu.be/GXRp6tqvyf0

This clip show an orb slowly moving away from the camera lens.

4.    4.  If an orb can be filmed moving horizontally in the pouring rain as it falls vertically, it cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/2NWiGVAvLgM

This clearly shows a single orb moving in the pouring rain.

-        https://youtu.be/Uiq1rhKEveg

This is an orb in the rain, clearly far from the camera lens as it moves away.

-        https://youtu.be/qFeqm8akttA

Several different orbs are shown moving about in the rain.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/Km5_RFzi1yM?feature=share

A single orb in the rain.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/KszWFZlvbXw?feature=share

Another perspective of orbs in the rain.

5.     5. If an orb can be filmed with another flying creature in focus, it cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/FSRbEv9mR5I

This comprehensive video shows why orbs are not other creatures out of focus involving four steps

-        https://youtu.be/NfRzX9Uox3M

The other creatures are not out of focus, why is the orb? This video show orbs with other creature in photographs and on video.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/iBJ7bDvyhxk?feature=share

This quick video shows an orb and two other creatures being filmed with the same exact camera, why is the orb out of focus and the others not?

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/yCLFkyyTf1s?feature=share

This shows an orb in movement and other creatures of the night in photos filmed by the same piece of equipment. Why is the orb out of focus?

-        https://youtu.be/WibmKxUrCR8

This shows the same equipment filming a mosquito and an orb. Why is the orb out of focus?

6.    6.  If an orb can be captured on film moving in a pattern of flight that is not possible for other nocturnal flying creatures living in the same region, it cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/mmxCqDxKV1w

This orb is hovering.

-        https://youtu.be/rLBANKLZJN8

This orb clearly hovers and then moves into the night.

-        https://youtu.be/i_8sMcasrhs

These three orbs clearly hover.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/35qVtxtvVD4?feature=share

These orbs accelerate unlike any other creature at night.

-        https://youtu.be/QzgtEy0gb1M

This orb clearly has unique movements not known to other nocturnal creatures.

7.     7. If an orb could be captured on film with my hand between the camera lens and the orb, it cannot be an out of focus particle close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/QDjaezJrJGg

In this video I hold out my hand I three different clips and orbs are one the opposite side of my hand from the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/4IdqfUjmF-w

This is a clip of my open palm with an orb almost in my palm, certainly not close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/Rnni6LpUst4

In this video I point at orbs.  These are most certainly no where near the camera lens.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/ZMlrwMB6ADI?feature=share

Another perspective on my hand and orbs.

8.     8. If a single orb moving through the evening sky all on its own can be captured at all, means it cannot be close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/yDxzKbB1jTs?feature=share

Individual pictures of orbs in color and a video clip of an orb in infrared night vision.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/Vp32_guuqg8?feature=share

Dust particles travel in groups not alone. These orbs are alone.

-        Because dust particles are minute/microscopic it would take special equipment to record it moving through the evening sky far from the camera lens.

https://youtu.be/_kJ0MpC-AmM

This is a single orb passing in the night sky. It impossible it could be a minute particle captured with this equipment.

9.    9.  If an orb can be captured on film with another creature passing between it and the camera lens, it cannot be close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/FSRbEv9mR5I

This extensive video shows other creatures moving between orbs and the camera lens.

-        https://youtu.be/PSvenmxxYoQ

A bug moves between the orb and the camera lens. This happens all the time.

1010.  If an orbs flight signature and flight pattern can be captured on film and is unique from other night flying creatures, it cannot be close to or on the camera lens.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/H-S8II-FMDk?feature=share

This is a quick clip showing the orbs flight signature.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/SDwMK9mJuAo?feature=share

This quick video shows both the unique flight signature and movement of the orb.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/VQ8q-bIm8C8?feature=share

This quick video shows the true flight signature of the orb.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/YSo2m2q3LzY?feature=share

These single pictures of orbs have markings unique from any other nocturnal creature that could be captured out of focus.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/a5ML7aVoHAI?feature=share

This quick clip shows both the flight pattern and the flight signature of the orb.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/4XoN1HtEjrk?feature=share

This shows the orb flight signature and flight pattern.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/K7Y8d7JphdA?feature=share

This shows a movement and signature unique to orbs.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/fA_9465bY1I?feature=share

This also shows very quick flight pattern and flight signature.

-        https://youtu.be/_DZX5REMcw0

This shows an orb popping up unlike any other nocturnal creature.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/ZHXaO71Lfjw?feature=share

Quick unique flight pattern.

-        https://youtube.com/shorts/TtqU21cDKvM?feature=share

Orb and bug compared in flight.

-        https://youtu.be/qIX4MpHdvT8

This orb shows unique stop and go movement.

The above video clips are only the beginning of a growing collection of supporting evidence addressing objections raised against my belief that orbs are their own unique living creatures.

 

When someone is first introduced to or becomes aware of orbs, they are perplexed and even unsettled. This is understandable because of their unique characteristics. In trying to make sense of the existence of orbs, people bring meaning to orbs out of their worldview onto something so unusual and strange. That is why some believe orbs must be paranormal and/or be from another dimension or are angels, demons, aliens, sources of energy, or spiritual guides as examples and others believe they are only camera anomalies.  That is why I believe they are their own unique creature.

 

Even seasoned researcher who have formed their opinion about orbs after much exploration are not immune from their perspective being formed and influenced by and from within their worldview. It is very important to understand and recognize our own worldview and the influence it has in forming our opinion.

 

Some, in error, believe science is all about facts. Yet, science is about facts and the interpretation of facts that then lead to conclusions. Is Pluto a planet or not? Scientists disagree about the interpretation of the information available and therefore come to different conclusion and Pluto’s identity.

 

We are told the discovery process is supposed to be: Introduction - research - conclusion - belief

In reality it is: Introduction - research – worldview/interpretation - conclusion - belief

I bring my worldview as well, as I attempt to make sense of the existence of orbs. I believe they are completely of this world and are only a type of insect or earthly creature, yet of a different sort. I think it is important for every visitor to my pages to understand my position. My position may stand alone among the other perspectives that are found on the many websites, in books and videos dedicated to, or addressing the puzzling phenomenon of orbs.

 

The questions everyone needs to answer, not just in relation to orbs, but every area of existence, are as follows:

1.     What do you believe?

2.     Why do you believe what you do?

3.     What is your belief based upon?

4.     How do you know that is a solid and true foundation for your belief?

5.     Is truth important in your worldview?

 

I also address the following topis:

1.     Orbs moving through objects.

2.     Orbs and the Bible.

3.     Orbs at cemeteries and other such locations.

4.     Orbs responding.

5.     Orbs and computer graphics.

6.     Orbs and camera anomalies.

7.     Orbs and mistaken identities.

8.     Orbs and the supernatural and paranormal.

9.     Orbs and out of focus particles.

10.  Orbs and out of focus insects.

11.  And so much more….

 

I am a Christian. I view and attempt to understand the existence, meaning and purpose of orbs through the lens of the bible. I do my best to follow sound principles of research and documentation as I orbserve their activity and become more familiar with orbs over time. For most specifics about my perspective on what the Bible teaches about orbs, my research method, what I have learned and much more, please visit the following blog.

 

"Good News" - pcanet.org (Introduction to the Christian faith)

Questions & Answers (ligonier.org) (Understanding the Christian faith)

Orbs (orbservation.blogspot.com) (More about my understanding of orbs)

 

 

“The heavens declare the glory of God and the skies proclaim the works of his hands.” This we are told in Psalm 19. This hymn captures, in beautiful lyrics, an aspect of Psalm 19. This also captures my perspective about our world and the orbs withing it:

 

This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

 

This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere.

 

This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!

Words by Maltbie D. Babcock, 1901 (1858-1901)
Music by Franklin L. Sheppard, 1915 (1852-1930)