Omnipotence
Definition
God is unconstrained and limitless in His capability to do good; His omnipotence extends to everything pleasing to His thought, goodness, and will. The idea of omnipotence (and of God) is absurd outside the context of the good. God tolerates evil not from inability to destroy it but because He has given freedom to spiritual beings and directs them to freely reject evil and turn to good.
Episodes
Related Concepts
- Divine Goodness
- Evil
- Human Freedom
- Providence
- Theodicy
Biblical References
- Psalm 32:9 (Heb. 33:9) — Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness.So God, your God, has anointed you over your…