Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of God: Attributes of God (Part 16): Practical Application of Divine Omniscience / God's Omnipotence
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Mar 2, 2022 Dive into the compelling ideas of divine omniscience and how it shapes our everyday decisions. Learn to trust fully in God's perfect knowledge, especially during life's tough moments. Explore the dynamic between God's all-knowing nature and human free will, tackling deep philosophical questions. Uncover the power and paradoxes of God's omnipotence, illustrated through biblical examples that affirm His limitless strength. Finally, grasp the balance between divine power and human freedom, revealing profound implications for believers.
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Trust God For Life Decisions
- Trust God's guidance because His omniscience means He never overlooks or is surprised by your circumstances.
- William Lane Craig cites Proverbs 3:5–6 and Romans 12:1–2 to urge total surrender so God will make your paths straight and reveal His perfect will.
God Knows Your Heart Even When Others Misjudge You
- God's omniscience comforts because He alone truly knows our hearts and motivations beyond outward appearances.
- Craig uses 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 103:14 and John 21 to show God discerns and compassionately understands our failures and love.
Be Honest With God; His Love Is Unshaken
- Reassure your heart in failures because God's complete knowledge means no new discovery can change His love for you.
- Craig points to 1 John 3:19–20, Psalm 32 and passages about being known by God to encourage confession and honesty.