23-1203p - Detailed Summary

The speaker references a morning session where they discussed God’s eternalness and omnipotence, setting the stage for further exploration of these attributes.

Jesus' revelation to John in Revelation 1:8 is cited, where He identifies Himself as the Alpha and Omega, reinforcing His eternal existence and divinity.

The discussion elaborates on God’s identity as described to the patriarchs (El Shaddai) and to Moses (Yahweh), linking Jesus' claim to these ancient names, thus affirming His eternal nature.

The term "omnipotence" is defined using Noah Webster’s dictionary, highlighting God’s unlimited power.

The speaker marvels at God’s act of creating everything from nothing, from the microscopic to the vast, including all life forms and celestial bodies.

Scriptures from Genesis 1, Hebrews 1:1-3, and John 1:1-3 are referenced to underline Jesus' role in creation, emphasizing His omnipotence as the Word through which all things were made.

The narrative moves to the story of the flood in Genesis, illustrating God’s power to both create and destroy, altering the earth’s landscape fundamentally.

2 Peter 3 is cited to discuss the future judgment by fire, underscoring God’s ongoing and ultimate power over creation and destruction.

After discussing destruction, the speaker shifts to the promise of a new heaven and new earth from 2 Peter 3:13 and Revelation 21:1-3, where God will dwell with His people in righteousness.

This new creation is described as a place prepared by Jesus for His followers, a home where God and His children will live together eternally.

The speaker introduces God’s omniscience, defined by Noah Webster as having universal knowledge of all things.

The attribute is briefly touched upon with a promise to explore it further, setting up the next segment of the discussion.

Psalm 139 is introduced to illustrate God’s omniscience, where David acknowledges God’s deep knowledge of his actions, thoughts, and existence.

David continues to describe God’s omnipresence and omniscience in Psalm 139, stating that God’s knowledge is beyond human comprehension and His presence is inescapable.

The psalm also touches on God’s role in human creation, knitting individuals in the womb, highlighting the divine origin of the human soul.

The speaker relates God’s knowledge to King David’s life, extending this to all individuals, known intimately by God before birth.

Acts 1:24 is referenced where Peter acknowledges God’s knowledge of all hearts during the selection of Judas' replacement.

Isaiah 46:9-10 is quoted to demonstrate God’s foreknowledge and sovereign will over future events, reinforcing His omniscience.

Jeremiah 51:15 is cited to show God creating the earth with His power, wisdom, and understanding, humorously comparing human understanding to a chimp in front of Einstein.

Daniel 2:20-23 is referenced, where Daniel praises God for His wisdom and power, highlighting God’s control over time, seasons, kings, and His ability to reveal mysteries.

God’s response to Job in Job 38:1-21 is discussed, showcasing a profound challenge to human understanding, emphasizing God’s omnipotence and omniscience.

This segment illustrates God’s rebuke of Job’s friends for their false assumptions about suffering and righteousness.

The speaker concludes that God alone is the creator and the source of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, directly countering human pretensions to wisdom.

Jesus’s earthly life as a carpenter is mentioned, suggesting His work was of high quality, linking it to His divine creation of the universe.

Solomon’s prayer for wisdom upon becoming king is highlighted, leading to God granting him unparalleled wisdom, establishing him as the wisest man to live.

Proverbs 2:1-10 is quoted, describing how one can gain wisdom by seeking it earnestly, emphasizing wisdom’s divine origin and its benefits.

Paul in Romans 11:33-36 praises the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge, questioning who could be God’s counselor, reinforcing God’s supreme wisdom.

The concept of God’s omnipresence is introduced, with Webster’s definition provided as being present everywhere simultaneously.

Psalm 139 is revisited, illustrating that God’s presence is inescapable, whether one ascends to heaven or descends to the depths.

The speaker discusses how God’s Spirit animates all living things, returning to God upon death, as mentioned in Ecclesiastes and James.

Paul’s teachings in Ephesians 4:4-6 are cited to emphasize the unity of the church and God’s presence in all believers, suggesting this is how God knows our thoughts.

Solomon’s advice in Ecclesiastes about obedience to God, knowing He sees all, including our thoughts, is brought up to further illustrate omnipresence.

The speaker reflects on the unique attributes of God, unmatched by any other entity, including Satan, who lacks these divine traits despite his eternal nature and power.

An invitation for church assistance is extended, and the discussion concludes with a quote from Hebrews 13 on Jesus’s unchanging nature, affirming His eternalness.