Theology Proper - Who is God? Lesson 15

#4 Illustration of correct orientation to the Power of God.

Psalm 62:11

Dan. 2:20-23

Dan. 3:16-18

The king's power was a power and these godly Jews knew that God's power could overrule Nebuchadnezzar if that was His will and purpose.

They rested in God's power according to His wisdom and purposes.

3. Anthropomorphism for OmPo.

- hand, arm; Rem what they can do, God can do infinitely!

- Jer. 32:17 "outstretched arm"

- Numb 11:23; Isa 59:1 (short hand = God's power is limited.

- 1 Pet 5:6 does the same for N.T.

4. Nothing can Block God's power! - nothing too hard passages.

God's power is not limited by _______?______.

a. Mt. 19:26 –

b. Lk. 1:34-37 -

c. Jer. 32:26-29 -

d. Gen. 18:14 -

e. Job 42:2 -

f. Numb 11:21 –

5. Nature illustrates/reveals God's power, His OmPo.

a. Ps 19:1

b. Ps 8:3,[fingers] 6-8 "works of His hands"

c. Isa 44:24

d. Rom. 1:20 nature/creation is a manifestation of God's power but is not a measure of His power

e. Greatness of God's OmPo in Rom 1:16

6. There are two major events in History that illustrate the OmPo of God.

a. O.T. Exodus of Israel from Egypt. Ex 6:6; 9:15-16

b. N.T. For today is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Eph. 1:19-20