Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of God: Attributes of God (Part 17): Practical Application of Divine Omnipotence
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Mar 9, 2022 Exploring divine omnipotence, the discussion unpacks how God's power shapes the believer's life. Inspiring stories showcase strength emerging from personal weaknesses. The narrative emphasizes trusting God's plan amid life's challenges, illustrated by Joseph's setbacks. It critically addresses the false promises of the health and wealth gospel, affirming that God's ultimate purpose prevails through suffering. The transformative potential of faith shines through biblical figures like Saul and John Newton, concluding with a powerful reflection on holiness.
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Philosophers Who Redefine Logical Necessity
- Some philosophers (e.g., Descartes) and modern voluntarists (e.g., Brian Leftow) deny logic circumscribes God by grounding modality in God's will.
- Leftow argues certain necessary truths could have been otherwise by God's decree, a minority view Craig notes as philosophically dense.
Use God’s Power Working In Your Weakness
- Rely on God's omnipotence within you to accomplish spiritual tasks and endure affliction; Paul's letters show God's transcendent power working through weak bodies.
- Craig cites 2 Corinthians 4 and Ephesians 1–3 and examples like Paul and Fred to show weakness highlights God's power.
Fred’s Stroke Turned Into Ministry In Assisted Living
- Fred's massive stroke left him half paralyzed and in assisted living, yet he now leads Bible study and ministers to others in the facility.
- Craig uses Fred and an elderly woman in a wheelchair as vivid examples of God's strength manifesting through weakness.