Lecture Notes: The Character of God - Session 3

Introduction

Thankfulness for God's goodness and greatness.
Prayer for understanding God's character and the expansion of mind through the Holy Spirit.

Recap of previous sessions:
- God doesn't change (immutability)
- God's eternal nature
- His righteousness, justice, and wrath.
Today's focus: The Omnis (Omnipresence, Omniscience, Omnipotence).

All attributes are shared by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Importance of holding God's attributes in balance.
Misrepresentation happens when one attribute is emphasized at the expense of others.

Definition: God has no size, is not limited spatially, and is present everywhere at all times.
Biblical references:
- Deuteronomy 10:14
- Jeremiah 23:23-24
Distinction between God's presence and His actions at different locations.
Jesus' humility in being restricted to human form despite being limitless before.
Solomon's view on the temple and God's presence (2 Chronicles 2:6).
God’s omnipresence as a source of reassurance for believers and a challenge for unbelievers.
Psalm 139:7-10 emphasizes that one cannot flee from God's presence.
Revelation 21:3 indicates God's desire to dwell with His people.

Definition: God fully knows Himself and all things actual and potential eternally.
Mind-boggling nature of God's infinite knowledge.
God’s awareness of every individual's thoughts and actions.
Biblical references:
- Psalm 139:1-4
- Hebrews 4:13
- Matthew 6:8
- Matthew 10:30
God's omniscience provides reassurance to believers and judgment to unbelievers.
The depth of God's knowledge of our lives and actions.

Definition: God is all-powerful and can do all His holy will without constraints.
Importance of God's goodness alongside His power.
Biblical references:
- Matthew 19:26
- Ephesians 3:20-21
God's power is what sustains the universe and keeps it functioning.
God cannot act inconsistently with His character or sin.
Omnipotence encourages believers to trust in God's ability.