6/11/2023 0 Comments Omnipresence power![]() ![]() ![]() All life on earth would perish were it not for God’s continual provision of everything we need for food, clothing and shelter, all from renewable resources sustained by His power as the preserver of man and beast (Psalm 36:6). God’s power is also seen in the preservation of His creation. “By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth” (Psalm 33:6). Man needs tools and materials to create God simply spoke, and by the power of His word, everything was created from nothing. God said, “Let there be…” and it was so (Genesis 1:3, 6, 9, etc.). Nowhere is God’s omnipotence seen more clearly than in creation. Moses, too, was reminded by God that He had all power to complete His purposes regarding the Israelites: “The LORD answered Moses, ‘Is the LORD’s arm too short? You will now see whether or not what I say will come true for you’” (Numbers 11:23). Job spoke of God’s power in Job 42:2: “I know that you can do all things and that no plan of yours can be thwarted.” Job was acknowledging God’s omnipotence in carrying out His plans. He has all power over all things at all times and in all ways. Question: What does it mean that God is omnipotent?Īnswer: The word omnipotent comes from omni- meaning “all” and potent meaning “power.” As with the attributes of omniscience and omnipresence, it follows that, if God is infinite, and if He is sovereign, which we know He is, then He must also be omnipotent. Spurgeon rightly says that "Every conversion is a display of omnipotence." ![]() What is a practical application of KNOWING God as OMNIPOTENT? CLICK for a great Biblical example and brief discussion. The omnipotence of God gives every saint a firm foundation to trust Him and confidence in His ability to keep the precious and magnificent promises in Scripture. God cannot be tempted by evil (James 1:13). He cannot not keep His Word because He is faithful (2Ti 2:13). He cannot lie because He is truth (Titus 1:2 Heb 6:18). Jesus said “ All authority ( exousia = authority and power to act - see word study) has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” (Mt 28:18)Īlthough God has all power He cannot do that which contradicts His holy character or essence and thus He cannot annihilate Himself because He is eternal, immutable, and all wise. and sustaining everything (Col 1:17b Heb 1:3), in His relation to mankind (Gen. His omnipotence is seen in His act of creating (Ge 1:1, 2, 3 Ps 33:6, 7, 8, 9). The term omnipotence is not found in Scripture but clearly is declared in Scripture (Ge 18:14 Job 42:2 Nu 11:23 Mt 19:26 Rev 1:8 4:8 11:17 19:6). Man may have the authority but not the ability to carry through. He has the ability to do whatever His will dictates. OMNIPOTENCE (Ps 68:14 91:1, 2 115:3 2Cor 6:18) means God is all powerful and thus has unlimited authority & influence. ( Play Handel's Messiah - The Hallelujah Chorus) Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. ![]()
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