Term
omnipotence
The doctrine that God is able to do all his holy will.
Filed underTheology Proper
Definition
The doctrine that God is infinite in power and able to do all things consistent with his holy will and nature. While God is almighty and nothing is too hard for him, there are things he cannot do because they would deny his own nature, such as lying or being tempted by evil.
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- Narrower than
- Synonym of
- power (God's)Term
- Related to
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 13B.4Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 13B.4.
Last revised August 15, 2026