Over the next few months, our men’s small group will study key biblical truths that are foundational to our Christian faith. My goal is not just to give information, but rather information that will change the way we live our life. I am calling these truths the Roots of the Faith.
What we believe about God determines how we live for God.
“The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshipped.” A.W. Pink
Resources for this Study
50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith – Gregg R. Allision
Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine – Wayne Grudem
Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth – John MacArthur & Richard Mayhue
Omnipotence
Omni – All
Potent – Powerful
Genesis 17:1, Jeremiah 32:17, Romans 8:28
God’s omnipotence describes his ability to do anything consistent with his nature.
John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, eds., page, 177.
Power refers to the divine attribute of being all-powerful (omnipotence). God can do everything that is proper for him as God to do. Examples include the creation out of nothing, the exodus, and the incarnation of the Son of God. Importantly, God cannot do certain things, such as sin, lie, do the logically absurd, die, break a promise, or be thwarted in his plans. Such “inabilities” are part of the perfection of God.
Gregg R. Allison, page, 84.
Power and control over everything “All mighty”
- 2 Corinthians 6:18, Revelation 1:8
Nothing is too hard or impossible
- Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20
God does what He pleases
- Psalm 115:3
Closing thoughts
Therefore do not be anxious about your life… Matthew 6:25-30
Further Reading
The Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnipresence of God – John Frame
Omnipotence – Table Talk Magazine. Ligonier Ministries