God’s attribute: The Omnipotence of God Part 3

This is a series on the attributes of God.

Selected Scriptures

Purpose: In this session we shall look first at what God cannot do and secondly resolve the potential tension and problems with the omnipotence of God so that we would draw implications for our lives from the truth that God is omnipotent.

1. • What are things that God cannot do?
   • Potential problems resolved
   • Implications

Reminder of our previous working definitions of the omnipotence of God:

1. Looking at the root of the word omnipotence: “The word omnipotence is derived from two Latin words, omni, “all,” and potens, “powerful,” and means “all-powerful.”[1]
2. Wayne Grudem: “God’s omnipotence means that God is able to do all his holy will.”[2]
3. John Frame: “The term omnipotence is not in Scripture, but the term is appropriate to refer to two biblical ideas, closely related to one another: God can do anything He pleases…Nothing is too hard for God.”[3]
4. John Feinberg: “God is able to do everything Scripture shows him doing.”[4]

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Bible Contradiction? To whom did Peter deny knowing Jesus?

Today’s post will tackle another question that the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: “To whom did Peter deny knowing Jesus?”

Here are the answers which the skeptic believes shows a Bible contradiction:

A servant girl, another girl, and then a crowd of people.

“Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a slave woman came to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.” 70 But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” 71 When he had gone out to the gateway, another slave woman saw him and *said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” 72 And again he denied it, with an oath: “I do not know the man.” 73 A little later the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “You really are one of them as well, since even the way you talk gives you away.”” (Matthew 26:69-73)

A servant girl, the same girl again, and then a crowd of people.

“And while Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the slave women of the high priest *came, 67 and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and *said, “You were with Jesus the Nazarene as well.” 68 But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out onto the porch. 69 The slave woman saw him, and began once more to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them!” 70 But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “You really are one of them, for you are a Galilean as well.” 71 But he began to curse himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”” (Mark 14:66-71)

A servant girl, a man, and then another man.

“Now they arrested Him and led Him away, and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance. 55 After they kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter was sitting among them. 56 And a slave woman, seeing him as he sat in the firelight, and staring at him, said, “This man was with Him as well.” 57 But he denied it, saying, “I do not know Him, woman!” 58 And a little later, another person saw him and said, “You are one of them too!” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 And after about an hour had passed, some other man began to insist, saying, “Certainly this man also was with Him, for he, too, is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” And immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.” (Luke 22:54-60)

A girl at the door, several anonymous persons, one of the high priest’s servants.

“Simon Peter was following Jesus, and so was another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, 16 but Peter was standing at the door outside. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the doorkeeper, and brought Peter in. 17 Then the slave woman who was the doorkeeper *said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?” He *said, “I am not…Now Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not one of His disciples as well, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” ²⁶ One of the slaves of the high priest, who was related to the one whose ear Peter cut off, *said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?” ²⁷ Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.”” (John 18:15-17, 25-27)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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Free PDF and Review: The Gospel in a Single Verse by Charles Spurgeon

Note: For fans of Spurgeon have you checked out my Review: Charles Spurgeon Framed Art Print?

 

 

Charles H. Spurgeon. The Gospel in a Single Verse.  Pensacola, FL: Chapel Library, May 12, 2020. 23 pp.

5 out of 5

Free: Chapel Library

Purchase: Amazon (99 cents for Kindle)

I was looking for something that is a short read for our church youth (pre-teens and teens) that preaches the Gospel that is short and readable in one sitting that also introduce them to the heritage of sound Bible teachers from Church history and I thought this booklet published by Chapel Library might fit the bill.  I wasn’t disappointed with The Gospel in a Single Verse.  Spurgeon is among my favorite past preachers to read.

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This Sunday at Church: Forgive others

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Forgive others.

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Bible Contradiction? Did the cock crow before or after Peter’s denial?

 

Today’s post will tackle another question that the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: “Did the cock crow before or after Peter’s denial?”

Here are the answers which the skeptic believes shows a Bible contradiction:

Peter denied Jesus three times before the cock crowed.

“But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about…And again he denied it, with an oath: “I do not know the man…Then he began to curse and swear, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.” (Matthew 26:70, 72, 74)

“But he denied it, saying, “I do not know Him, woman!” 58 And a little later, another person saw him and said, “You are one of them too!” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 And after about an hour had passed, some other man began to insist, saying, “Certainly this man also was with Him, for he, too, is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about!” And immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed.” (Luke 22:57-60)

“Then the slave woman who was the doorkeeper *said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man’s disciples, are you?” He *said, “I am not.”…Now Simon Peter was still standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You are not one of His disciples as well, are you?” He denied it, and said, “I am not.” 26 One of the slaves of the high priest, who was related to the one whose ear Peter cut off, *said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?” 27 Peter then denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed. (John 18:17, 25-27)

The cock crowed after Peter’s first denial.

“and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and *said, “You were with Jesus the Nazarene as well.” 68 But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you are talking about.” And he went out onto the porch. 69 The slave woman saw him, and began once more to say to the bystanders, “This man is one of them!” 70 But again he denied it. And after a little while the bystanders were again saying to Peter, “You really are one of them, for you are a Galilean as well.” 71 But he began to curse himself and to swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!” 72 And immediately a rooster crowed a second time. And Peter remembered how Jesus had made the remark to him, “Before a rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And he hurried on and began to weep.” (Mark 14:67-72)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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God’s attribute: The Omnipotence of God Part 2

This is a series on the attributes of God.

 

Selected Scriptures

Purpose: In this session we shall look at what the New Testament has to say about the omnipotence of God so that we would draw implications for our lives.

Definitions of the omnipotence of God:

1. Looking at the root of the word omnipotence: “The word omnipotence is derived from two Latin words, omni, “all,” and potens, “powerful,” and means “all-powerful.”[1]
2. Wayne Grudem: “God’s omnipotence means that God is able to do all his holy will.”[2]
3. John Frame: “The term omnipotence is not in Scripture, but the term is appropriate to refer to two biblical ideas, closely related to one another: God can do anything He pleases…Nothing is too hard for God.”[3]
4. John Feinberg: “God is able to do everything Scripture shows him doing.”[4]

What does the New Testament have to say about the omnipotence of God?

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Garment and the Gospel

Garment and the Gospel?

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God’s attribute: The Omnipotence of God Part 1

This is a series on the attributes of God.

 

Selected Scriptures

Purpose: In this session we shall look at what the Old Testament has to say about the omnipotence of God so that we would draw implications for our lives.

(Note: I will post the New Testament outline sometime this week, further editing is required)

Definitions of the omnipotence of God:

1. Looking at the root of the word omnipotence: “The word omnipotence is derived from two Latin words, omni, “all,” and potens, “powerful,” and means “all-powerful.”[1]
2. Wayne Grudem: “God’s omnipotence means that God is able to do all his holy will.”[2]
3. John Frame: “The term omnipotence is not in Scripture, but the term is appropriate to refer to two biblical ideas, closely related to one another: God can do anything He pleases…Nothing is too hard for God.”[3]
4. John Feinberg: “God is able to do everything Scripture shows him doing.”[4]

What does the Old Testament have to say about the omnipotence of God?

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Humor: Stimulus Check to Purchase Books by Apologist Cornelius Van Til and John Frame

Just a fun meme above.  Here in the US a stimulus check of $1,400 was passed.  How many of you bought Christian books?

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Presuppositional Apologetics’ Links: March 15th-21st, 2021

Here are links related to Presuppositional apologetics’ gathered from March 15th-21st, 2021.  Enjoy!

1.) Cave to the Cross’ Ep. 115 – Truth In A Culture Of Doubt – Are Many New Testament Documents Forged? – Part 3

2.) Bible Contradiction? Did Jesus say, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”?

3.) God’s Novel and Computer Simulations

4.) Practical apologetics #2: How do I know what I know?

A Tribute to an old Xanga Friend and Thoughts on Apologetics and Parenting

‘Foundations of Christian Scholarship’: 45 Years Later

 

Missed the last round up?  Check out the re-blogged post from a friend OR that of Another REBLOG HERE

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The Church during 2021: Plan a Resurrection Sunday Children’s Care Package

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Plan a Resurrection Sunday Children’s Care Package.

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A Tribute to an old Xanga Friend and Thoughts on Apologetics and Parenting

Before WordPress, before Facebook and Twitter there was a blogging website called Xanga.  I was on there from November 2004 to 2008 or 2009.  Eventually it was shut down.  Was anyone else on there?

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Quick Thoughts on Exodus 22:2-3

Someone asked me about my thoughts of Exodus 22:2-3.

Here’s the passage:

If the thief is caught while breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there will be no guilt for bloodshed on his account. ³ If the sun has risen on him, there will be guilt for bloodshed on his account—A thief shall certainly make restitution; if he owns nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.

While I acknowledge this is in the Old Testament this is still a very fascinating passage for discussion as there is so much going that also teach us several principles.

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Bible Contradiction? Did Jesus say, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”?

 

Today’s post will tackle another question that the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: “Did Jesus say, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up”?”

Here are the answers which the skeptic believes shows a Bible contradiction:

Yes he did.

“Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and yet You will raise it up in three days?” 21 But He was speaking about the temple of His body.” (John 2:19-21)

No he didn’t.

“Now the chief priests and the entire Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death. 60 They did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later on two came forward, 61 and said, “This man stated, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and to rebuild it in three days.’ (Matthew 26:59-61)

“And then some stood up and began giving false testimony against Him, saying, 58 “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this [a]temple that was made by hands, and in three days I will build another, made without hands.’”” (Mark 14:57-58)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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God’s attribute: The Omniscience of God Part 2

This is a series on the attributes of God.

 

Selected Scriptures

Purpose: In this session we shall study what Scripture has to say to prove God’s omniscience in terms of God’s knowledge of the future and also draw out implications of what that means in our lives.

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