Knowing Faith

#164 – Omnipotent & Sovereign


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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Adam Ramsey to discuss what it means that God is omnipotent and sovereign.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

  • Why did you write Truth on Fire? What did you learn while reading, studying, and writing?
  • What do we mean when we say God is omnipotent?
  • Why is it good that God is all-powerful?
  • How is omnipotence different from sovereignty?
  • How are we supposed to think about humans who hold power and authority as it relates to God’s power and authority?
  • When people think about God’s omnipotence and sovereignty, what do you think is one of the first hurdles to embracing this truth?
  • How should I feel about God's omnipotence and sovereignty?

Guest Bio:

Adam Ramsey leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast of Australia. He serves as the network director of Acts 29 Asia Pacific and he is the author of Truth on Fire: Gazing at God until your Heart Sings.

Helpful Definitions:

  • Omnipotent: All-powerful.
  • Sovereignty: He has the authority to use His power.
  • Transcendent: He is other (by an infinite extent).
  • Imminent: God is near to his creation.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Isaiah 40: 28-30, Genesis 1-3, Romans 13, Colossians 1:29, Philippians 2:1-4
  • “Truth on Fire” by Adam Ramsey
  • “Knowledge of the Holy” by A.W. Tozer
  • “Playing God” by Andy Crouch
  • “Strong and Weak” by Andy Crouch
  • “Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God” J.I. Packer

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