This teaching develops the doctrine of divine omnipotence by carefully defining it according to Scripture rather than popular philosophical assumptions. Omnipotence is presented not as unlimited power in the abstract, but as God’s inherent ability to accomplish everything He determines to do, grounded in His essence. An attribute is explained as what God’s essence can naturally do; therefore, omnipotence reflects God’s capacity to carry out His will without obstruction or deficiency.
God’s creative acts demonstrate this power: creation occurred through divine determination and speech, involving all three persons of the Godhead. The Father is identified as the source who determines, the Son as the agent who speaks creation into existence, and the Spirit as the one who orders and arranges all things. Creation extends not only to the material universe but also to the ages, understood as non-time-bound periods in which God progressively reveals Himself to intelligent beings.
Salvation is emphasized as a work accomplished solely by God, described metaphorically as being achieved by His own arm—His strength and initiative—rather than by human effort. The messianic work of Christ fulfills divine promises, particularly those rooted in the Davidic covenant, despite occurring in an unexpected historical and social context. Careful attention is given to biblical language, clarifying that terms often translated as “iniquity” more precisely convey perversity, highlighting the moral distortion Christ bore on behalf of humanity.
The lesson further establishes God as the beginning and the end of all things, affirming His knowledge of outcomes before their inception and His ability to bring His counsel to completion. This includes His sovereign role in future judgment, redemption, and the unfolding of eternal ages.
Finally, the teaching clarifies that omnipotence does not imply logical or moral contradiction. Scripture explicitly states that God cannot lie and cannot deny Himself—not due to weakness, but because such actions are incompatible with His nature. These divine impossibilities underscore God’s faithfulness and provide strong assurance regarding the permanence of salvation, which rests on God’s character rather than human consistency.
