The Wisdom and Knowledge of our God Romans 11:36-38

Big Idea: God is the Almighty, Sovereign, Ruler of the universe. God’s knowledge and wisdom are perfect, and so God’s ways are perfect. Since God knows all things, he rules in truth and righteousness. God the Father 3-1 There is but one living and true God,1 immanent, transcendent, infinite in being and perfection, pure spirit,2 invisible, immutable,3 eternal, almighty, all wise,4 most holy, most free, most loving, most gracious, most merciful, longsuffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin,5 the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him, and withal most just and terrible in His judgments, hating all sin. He will by no means clear the guilty. God’s _________________________ is perfect Romans 11:33 (ESV) — 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! God’s wisdom and knowledge is beyond searching out, and it is also full to the brim. Psalm 147:5 (ESV) — 5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure (infinite). God knows all things perfectly. Job 37:14–16 (ESV) — 14 “Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God. 15 Do you know how God lays his command upon them and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine? 16 Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge, God knows every possible thing. “Since God knows himself, he knows all he is capable of doing, all possible worlds that he might create, and all possible histories his providence might direct. There are many things that God does not do, but could do. He might have sent twelve legions of angels to rescue Christ from crucifixion, but he did not (Matt. 26:53). He is able to raise up children of Abraham from the very stones, but he does not (Luke 3:8). There are infinite possibilities that the mind of God contemplates, though he ordains only one world history.” –Joel Beeke; Reformed Systematic Theology God knows us perfectly. Psalm 139:1–6 (ESV) — 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. 5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. “Wisdom is God’s infinite knowledge at the service of his holy will.” God’s ___________________________ are perfect. Romans 11:33 (ESV) — 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! All God’s works are perfect, because God possess the most perfect and full understanding of everything that he has, and has not, created. He is at the center of the Universe. Questions to Consider Do you believe this morning that God is more knowledgeable then you? More wise than you? How might this cause you to respond to Him? What is the Lord calling upon you to trust him for this morning in your life? Do you believe that God is able to work all things for your good?