Monday, November 30, 2009

Dr. Henry Morris III on the Omnipresence of God

During ICR's Demand the Evidence conference, many listened to the words of Dr. Henry Morris III on several different topics including the omnipresence of God. What follows is just an excerpt (in notes) from his talk entitled, Genesis and the Character of God.

God’s Omnipresence

2 Samuel 22:31; Psalm 18:30; Psalm 104:24; Colossians 2:3; James 1:17; Isaiah 46:9-10; Acts 15:18; Revelation 1:8

God is not unaware of anything
God’s knowledge is immediate
God knows all there is to know

Demands of Omniscience

God must reveal complete information – Or keep “secret”
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “secret things belong” to God

God can reveal truth without details

God can not create inferior things.

He can do only “holy” acts.
He can not create, make, or shape, non-functional processes.

If made, must work completely
If purposed, must have ability to function
If designed, must clearly demonstrate

ALL THINGS must bring glory to the Creator

Results of Omniscience

God’s purpose and order flow from His Omniscience
Isaiah 14:27 and Romans 8:28

God’s decisions are unchangeable and without confusion
Isaiah 46:10 and 1 Corinthians 14:33

God’s specific will and pleasure are always implemented
Psalm 33:11, Ephesians 1:9-11, Psalm 135:6, Isaiah 46:9-11