Defenders Podcast Defenders: Doctrine of God: Attributes of God (Part 12): Practical Application of God’s Incorporeality | God’s Omniscience
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Feb 2, 2022 Dive into a rich exploration of spiritual realities versus material ones, emphasizing love and relationships. Discover the profound depths of God's omniscience with insights from scripture like Psalm 139, showcasing His knowledge of every thought and future event. The discussion also delves into the intriguing concept of middle knowledge, distinguishing it from foreknowledge, and examining its implications in philosophical debates about divine understanding. Prepare for a thought-provoking journey into the nature of God!
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Seek God's Kingdom Before Material Pursuits
- Seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, trusting God for material needs rather than making material prosperity your primary focus.
- Craig warns against passive spectatorship of global suffering (C. P. Snow image) as symptomatic of misplaced material focus.
Train In Godliness Not Just Body
- Prioritize spiritual training over bodily training because godliness has value for both this life and the life to come.
- Craig contrasts intense investment in physical appearance with often-neglected soul disciplines like Bible study and prayer.
God As Infinite Personal Mind
- Because God is spirit and a self-conscious mind, he possesses personal attributes — intellectual, emotional, volitional — but to an infinite degree.
- This frames the upcoming examination of God's intellectual attribute: omniscience.