Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the sovereign Creator and Sustainer of all things, possessing attributes that set Him apart from all of creation. Three of these unique, non-transferable attributes are His omnipotence (all-powerful), omnipresence (present everywhere), and omniscience (all-knowing). These qualities belong to God alone; no one else can or will possess them. Each of these attributes demonstrates the infinite nature of God’s being, establishing that He alone is worthy of worship, reverence, and submission.
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Omnipotence: God’s Absolute Power Over All Creation
Omnipotence, or “all-powerfulness,” refers to God’s ability to accomplish whatever He wills, in perfect alignment with His nature and purposes. This power is unrestricted and absolute, which means that nothing within or outside of creation can limit God’s capacity to act. In Genesis 1, we see this power in action as God creates the universe ex nihilo, from nothing, simply by speaking it into existence: “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Genesis 1:3). This creative power is unmatched and is a clear indication that God alone possesses such authority.
The prophet Isaiah provides a definitive statement on God’s omnipotence in Isaiah 40:25-26: “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One. Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.”
God’s omnipotence is unparalleled; He is the only being who can bring forth the stars, uphold them, and direct the course of creation. The psalmist echoes this in Psalm 115:3, declaring, “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.” This omnipotence extends beyond physical creation to include God’s sovereign rule over history and human affairs, seen throughout Scripture in His ability to bring His will to pass despite human opposition.
Supporting Passage: Jeremiah 32:17-19
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. You show love to thousands but bring the punishment for the parents’ sins into the laps of their children after them. Great and mighty God, whose name is the Lord Almighty, great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds.”
Here, Jeremiah affirms that God alone holds power over all creation, demonstrating both His love and His justice in perfect harmony. No one else can claim such power and authority.
Omnipresence: God’s Infinite Presence in All Places
Omnipresence means that God is fully present in every place at every time. Unlike created beings, God is not limited by physical space or time. This attribute is unique to Him alone; He is present everywhere, yet He is not contained by anything within creation. In Psalm 139:7-10, David articulates the inescapable nature of God’s presence: “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
This passage illustrates that God’s presence is inescapable and constant, reaching to the farthest parts of creation. No human, angel, or created entity shares this attribute; only God is omnipresent. Jeremiah 23:23-24 confirms this uniqueness, as God Himself declares: “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the Lord, “and not a God far away? Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them?” declares the Lord. “Do not I fill heaven and earth?” declares the Lord.
The fact that God “fills heaven and earth” emphasizes that His presence is not bound by location or distance, affirming His ability to know and see all things directly. This omnipresence is a powerful assurance of God’s constant availability and awareness, yet it also establishes His authority over all creation, as no one can hide from Him.
Supporting Passage: Acts 17:24-28
“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’”
Paul here reinforces that God, while infinitely present, is distinct from His creation, sovereignly sustaining all things yet remaining holy and apart from the limitations of the world He created.
Omniscience: God’s Perfect Knowledge of All Things
Omniscience is God’s complete and perfect knowledge of all things—past, present, and future. Nothing is hidden from God; He is fully aware of every detail of creation, every thought and intention of the heart, and every outcome of human history. Psalm 147:5 declares, “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” Only God possesses such complete knowledge; no other being in creation can claim this level of insight and wisdom.
Isaiah 46:9-10 reveals God’s omniscience in a definitive statement: “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’”
In this passage, God asserts that He alone knows the end from the beginning, establishing that His knowledge encompasses all of time. This divine foresight is exclusive to God, enabling Him to declare what will happen before it occurs.
God’s omniscience is further demonstrated in Hebrews 4:13, which states, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” This reinforces that God’s knowledge penetrates to the deepest aspects of human thought and motive, distinguishing Him as the one true Judge over all creation.
Supporting Passage: Job 37:16; Job 28:24
“Do you know how the clouds hang poised, those wonders of him who has perfect knowledge?”
“For he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.”
These verses from Job affirm that God’s knowledge is indeed perfect and all-encompassing, covering every element of creation from the most intricate details to the vast scope of the universe.
The Exclusivity of God’s Attributes: Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience
These attributes—omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience—are unique to God alone. No other being in existence, whether angelic, human, or otherwise, shares these qualities. They are expressions of His divine nature and underline His absolute sovereignty over all things. As the only being who holds absolute power, knowledge, and presence, God stands apart from creation, affirming that He alone is worthy of worship, trust, and reverence.
Isaiah 45:5-6 offers a powerful statement of God’s exclusivity: “I am the Lord, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me, so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting people may know there is none besides me. I am the Lord, and there is no other.” This passage clarifies that God alone is sovereign and possesses these unmatched attributes, emphasizing that no created being can rival Him.
Supporting Passage: Romans 11:33-36
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?’ Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them? For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.”
Paul’s words in Romans affirm that God’s attributes are beyond human comprehension, calling believers to stand in awe of His unique nature and to acknowledge His glory alone.
Conclusion: Worshiping the One True God
The attributes of omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience demonstrate that God alone is supreme over all creation. These qualities are His alone, setting Him apart as the Creator, Sustainer, and Judge of all things. Understanding the exclusivity of these attributes calls us to worship Him with reverence, as He is beyond all comparison and worthy of our total allegiance. As believers, we find assurance, comfort, and strength in knowing that God’s power, presence, and knowledge are unmatched and that He reigns sovereign over every aspect of existence.
“The knowledge of God’s attributes brings believers into a proper attitude of reverence, trust, and adoration for Him, as He alone holds the essence of true divinity.” — J.I. Packer, Knowing God
May we respond in awe and worship, acknowledging that God’s omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience are eternal truths that reveal His glory and greatness.
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