Term

one simple and eternal act

An aspect of God's knowledge in which he is simultaneously and fully aware of everything without reasoning or learning.

Filed underTheology Proper

Definition

A term referring to an aspect of God's knowledge whereby he is always fully aware of everything simultaneously, without any process of reasoning or learning.

Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 12B.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 12B.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026