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God's Non-Transmittable Attributes (Part Two): Omnipresence

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

God, being spiritual, is not restricted to any spatial dimension in the physical realm. He is always present everywhere and at any time with His whole Being. As declared in Jeremiah 23:23-24, "Am I a God near at hand," says the LORD, "and not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so I shall not see him?" says the LORD; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the LORD. This attribute of omnipresence signifies that He is present in all places at all times. Even though He rules the universe from His throne in the third heaven, He inhabits eternity, and His eyes are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. Through His Holy Spirit, God maintains His omnipresence, a boundless power that also underpins His omnipotence. David understood this connection, pleading, "Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me" (Psalm 51:11). He is never confined but is present in all His power at every point in space and time, as David questioned, "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?" (Psalm 139:7). No external force can limit His presence; He perceives all things in all places and at all times. David further acknowledges, "If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell the grave, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there Your hand shall lead me, and Your right hand shall hold me" (Psalm 139:8-12). There is no place in this universe where anyone is obscured from His presence, for through His Spirit, our heavenly Father fills the entirety of our vast universe, seeing and hearing everything with absolute sovereignty.

A God Near at Hand (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by Ryan McClure

The God we worship is not a distant, remote Deity but intimately involved in His creation, especially with those whom He has called and who are faithfully participating in the completion of His spiritual creation in them. We can take comfort in knowing that God will never leave us nor forsake us. He is present and working with His creation, working with and in us, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God. By His nature, He is omnipresent, and His Holy Spirit resides in us. Truly, our God is near at hand.

Image and Likeness of God (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's omnipresence is a profound aspect of His nature, reflecting His ability to be present everywhere, though not in a physical, all-body sense. He is Himself in one place at one time, often in heaven as the primary location from which He operates, as Jesus affirmed when instructing to pray to our Father in heaven. Yet, despite being in one place, God can project His presence and act in any situation across His creation should He choose to do so. One way His omnipresence manifests is through the relationship and union with those who know Him. As this relationship grows through knowledge, shared experiences, fellowship, and memory, His presence becomes stronger in our lives. Those who carry a deep, obedient relationship with Him carry His presence wherever they go, much like David, who knew God well and felt His presence regardless of location. Conversely, without a relationship based on obedience and true knowledge, there is no basis for experiencing His presence. God also achieves omnipresence through active involvement and information gathering, using methods similar to ours. He sees with His own eyes, hears reports, and personally investigates situations when necessary. His eyes scan the earth, watching and managing His creation. He tests hearts and minds, creating circumstances to evaluate responses, not assuming or presuming outcomes but seeking to know through direct observation and testing. Additionally, God delegates responsibilities to angelic beings who assist in governing His creation. These beings report to Him, providing updates and evaluations on various matters, ensuring He is informed about events and needs across His universe. Through this network, combined with His ability to focus attention anywhere and personally visit when needed, God maintains His presence and oversight everywhere, actively working to shape outcomes according to His purpose.

Image and Likeness of God (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The numerous figures of speech describing God's body parts substantiate that God has shape and form and occupies a specific location.

Image and Likeness of God (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The numerous scriptural references to angelic beings indicate that the spiritual entities have tangible substance. God is not a universal nothingness.

God Is Aware

Sermonette by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Unlike human beings, who are very limited in their awareness, God knows all of our secret desires and urges, which are continually open to Him for inspection.

Living By Faith and God's Sovereignty

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Some may doubt that God is in control, but God's sovereignty over His creation is complete. The course of world events are moving according to His will.

The Fear of God (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.

Praying Always (Part Four)

Article by Pat Higgins

How does 'praying always' work? Why is consistent, thoughtful prayer such a powerful tool in the process of overcoming?

Forgiving, Giving, and Living

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God possesses attributes that are His alone, like omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience. But there are other attributes that become part of our new nature.

Sincerity and Truth (Part Three)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We should continually live and think on the same wavelength as God does, maintaining a close relationship with Him as we continue in the sanctification process.

Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Twenty-One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Biblical wisdom (sagacity, quickness of perception, soundness of judgment) is achievable by anyone called of God because God is the source of this wisdom.

Leadership and the Covenants (Part Three)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We are being trained to become leaders, but before we can lead, we must be able to carry out responsibilities, conforming to God's leadership and covenants.

The Right Use of Power

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

With dominion comes responsibility to maintain. The sad history of mankind shows that he has mismanaged his power, bringing about disease, war, and famine.

New Covenant Priesthood (Part Four)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Sacrifices of thanksgiving, praise, and gratitude are required of God's called out priests. By meditating on the right things, we prepare ourselves for prayer.

Hosea's Prophecy (Part Three)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Modern Israel has a form of religion, but it is empty and unsatisfying because it refuses to obey God and substitutes the traditions of man in its place.

The Need to Escape and Be Rescued

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We can experience escape and rescue by exercising reverence and godly fear. One of the most dangerous forms of enslavement consists of our own carnal lusts.

Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The best use of imagination would be to assimilate events, principles, lessons, and doctrine from scripture, transforming us into the image of God.