Ultimately with R.C. Sproul What God Cannot Do
Jan 12, 2026
A lively look at the classic rock paradox that questions divine power. Short segments clarify what omnipotence really means and what counts as logically impossible. The conversation sharpens definitions and tackles common misunderstandings about God's abilities.
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Clarifying Omnipotence Versus Logical Contradiction
- The paradoxical rock question misunderstands omnipotence as the power to do logical impossibilities.
- R.C. Sproul clarifies omnipotence means God can do all that is possible, not the logically contradictory.
Limits Are Not Limits On Power But On Contradiction
- Omnipotence does not mean absolute ability to perform contradictions like self-negation.
- Sproul notes God cannot die, lie, or cease to be God while remaining God.
God's Control Stems From His Unchanging Nature
- As Creator, God sustains and controls what He makes, consistent with His nature.
- Sproul emphasizes God's control flows from His unchanging divine identity.