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→God's use of technology
God needs no technology to accomplish any of God's purposes. Although God uses various ''techniques'', no ''tools'' are required. God achieves the desired ends by simply speaking things into being. God's word caused the whole universe to be created ([[Genesis 1]], [[John 1]]). God's word is sharper than any double-edged sword ([[Hebrews 4:12]]) -- by implication, God's word is more effective than any technology.
There are times, however, when God chooses to use technology (normally metaphorically) to interact with humans. For instance, :* God is a refining fire/furnace, consuming the dross and purifying God's people ([[Zechariah 13:9]], [[Ezekiel 22:17]] - [[Ezekiel 22:22]], [[Malachi 3:2]]). * God created a chariot of fire to carry Elijah away ([[2 Kings 2:11]]
Jesus used various technologies: as a carpenter he would have used wood-working tools; he travelled in boats; wore clothes; lived in houses; made a whip. But he didn't ''need'' any technology: he could turn water into wine rather than rely on the traditional technique([[John 2:1]] - [[John 2:10]]); he could walk on water rather than rely on a boat([[John 6:19]]); no doubt he used doors (he even claimed to be the door) and yet he could pass through a locked door ([[John 20:19]], [[John 20:26]]).
God is often said to use weapons:
