Omniscience is one of God’s immutable attributes, which is to say, all knowledge of all things is an inherent part of His character and being. Nothing is outside of God’s sphere of knowledge. The word “omniscient” is defined as having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight; it is universal and complete knowledge. God’s omniscience means that …
Tag: Attributes of God
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.18.19]
Today we moved back to the storyline of the history of Israel. Remember, Job was written during the time of the exile, even though he lived much earlier. Jerusalem lies desolate, destroyed. The people are discouraged, wondering how long God will hide His face in punishment for their sins. We pick up with a few …
The Justness Of God
That’s not fair! If you are a parent, you’ve heard those words many times. What is it in our human nature that cries out for justice? I believe it is the fact that we are created in the image of God. Our perspective of justness, fairness, is terribly flawed, but the seed of justice …
God Is Faithful
Is there anything God cannot do? Before you answer, consider the following verse found in 2 Timothy 2:13 – If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. The faithfulness of God is perhaps one of the most comforting of His attributes. Standing firm in believing that my God is faithful sustains …
The Immutability of God
Immutability is a big word with a simple definition: unable to change. That’s a foreign concept for us, in today’s culture and especially our American culture. I’ve been watching Downton Abbey recently, and one of the main themes that keeps running through the shows is how each character responds to the fast-changing world around them. …
