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#3 The KNOWLEDGE of God

Psalm 139:1-4; Psalm 147:5
Arthur W. Pink April, 24 2025 Audio
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"Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit." Psalm 147:5

The knowledge of God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. There is no increase or decline in His understanding, for He has never learned and will never forget. His knowledge is not acquired—it is essential to His very Being. He knows all things because He is the all-knowing God.

From eternity past to eternity future, God has known perfectly all that was, is, and will be. More than that, He knows all that could be. Every possibility lies open before Him. Every thought in every heart, every word on every tongue, every event in all of time—He has known them all, from everlasting to everlasting. "O LORD, You have searched me and You know me... Before a word is on my tongue You know it completely, O LORD" (Psalm 139:1,4).

There is no hiding from Him. The secrets we mask, the sins we rationalize, the motives we veil behind piety—He sees them all. "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" (Hebrews 4:13). Such truth should strip us of every pretense and crush every proud thought.

And yet, for the believer, this is not a cause for terror—but for comfort. Our Lord knows our every sorrow, our every weakness, our every faltering step. He understands us when we do not understand ourselves. While others may misjudge us, He never errs. He is never confused, never deceived, and never surprised. His knowledge is perfect—and so is His care.
God's omniscience is not passive; it is intricately bound to His sovereign providence. He does not merely foresee—He foreordains. He governs history not as a bys

The sermon "The Knowledge of God" by A. W. Pink addresses the profound doctrine of God’s omniscience, emphasizing that God's knowledge is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. Pink argues that God's understanding does not evolve; He knows all things from eternity past to eternity future, as illustrated in Psalm 139:1-4 and Psalm 147:5. The preacher highlights that nothing in creation can escape God's knowledge, including human thoughts and motives, further emphasizing that believers can find comfort rather than fear in God's all-knowing nature. This characteristic of God should lead believers to humility and trust, recognizing that God's perfect knowledge is intertwined with His sovereign governance over creation.

Key Quotes

“The knowledge of God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable.”

“There is no hiding from Him. The secrets we mask, the sins we rationalize... He sees them all.”

“His knowledge is perfect, and so is His care.”

“Let us then bow low before this glorious God.”

What does the Bible say about the knowledge of God?

The Bible teaches that God's knowledge is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, knowing all things from eternity.

Scripture emphasizes the infinite nature of God's knowledge, as seen in Psalm 147:5, which declares that 'Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.' God's knowledge is not something He acquires; it is essential to His being. He knows perfectly all that was, is, and will be, and even what could be. This divine omniscience assures us that everything about our lives is within His perfect understanding, offering both immense comfort and a call to humility before Him.

Psalm 139:1-4; Psalm 147:5

How do we know God's omniscience is true?

We know God's omniscience is true because Scripture repeatedly affirms His all-knowing nature and the reality of His understanding.

The truth of God's omniscience is grounded in Scripture, where it is revealed that He knows every thought, word, and deed. Psalms highlight this knowledge, as seen in Psalm 139:1-4, where David proclaims that God knows us fully, even before we speak. Furthermore, understanding that God's knowledge is tied to His sovereign will reinforces the certainty of this attribute; He does not merely know what will happen but ordains it. As such, believers can rest in the assurance that nothing escapes His sight or understanding.

Psalm 139:1-4; Psalm 147:5

Why is God's knowledge important for Christians?

God's knowledge is critical for Christians as it offers comfort and assurance in His sovereign care and providence over our lives.

For Christians, understanding that God possesses complete knowledge is essential for gaining trust in His sovereign plans. His infinite understanding means that He knows all our struggles, weaknesses, and paths before us, offering comfort in times of difficulty. This knowledge is not passive; God actively governs history and our lives with a purpose. This assurance invites believers to approach Him confidently, knowing that not only does He understand us entirely, but He also guides our steps with perfect wisdom. Thus, God's omniscience encourages us to worship and submit to Him fully.

Psalm 139:1-4; Psalm 147:5

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the knowledge of God. Great is our Lord and mighty in power. His understanding has no limit. Psalm 147, verse 5. The knowledge of God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable. There is no increase or decline in His understanding, for He has never learned and will never forget. His knowledge is not acquired, it is essential to His very being. He knows all things because He is the all-knowing God. From eternity past to eternity future, God has known perfectly all that was, is, and will be. More than that, He knows all that could be. Every possibility lies open before Him, every thought in every heart, every word on every tongue, every event in all of time. He has known them all, from everlasting to everlasting. O Lord, You have searched me and You know me. Before a word is on my tongue, You know it completely, O Lord. There is no hiding from Him. The secrets we mask, the sins we rationalize, the motives we veil behind piety, He sees them all. 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. Such truth should strip us of every pretense and crush every proud thought. And yet, for the believer, this is not a cause for terror, but for comfort. Our Lord knows our every sorrow, our every weakness, our every faltering step. He understands us when we do not understand ourselves. While others may misjudge us, He never errs. He is never confused, never deceived, and never surprised. His knowledge is perfect, and so is His care. God's omniscience is not passive. It is intricately bound to His sovereign providence. He does not merely foresee. He foreordains. He governs history not as a bystander, but as its all-wise author. Nothing happens by chance. Every moment of our lives unfolds beneath the gaze and guidance of the God who makes no mistakes. He declares, I make known the end from the beginning because he has ordained both the end and every means to bring it to pass. Let us then bow low before this glorious God. We who are so prone to error and blind to tomorrow must cast ourselves wholly upon the wisdom of the one who knows the end from the beginning. How small we are, how little we comprehend, and yet, The One who knows us fully is the same One who, knowing all our sin, chose us in love and sent His Son to redeem us. Stand in awe of this God. Trust His Word. Yield to His will. Worship Him as the One whose understanding is without limit. All-knowing Father, how great is Your knowledge! You see the end from the beginning. and You have known me from all eternity. Forgive my prideful confidence in my own limited understanding. Teach me to walk humbly, to trust fully, and to rest joyfully in the hands of Him who knows all. May Your omniscience lead me to fear You rightly and love You deeply, for the sake of Christ my Savior. Amen.
Arthur W. Pink
About Arthur W. Pink
Arthur Walkington Pink (1856-1952) was an English Bible teacher who sparked a renewed interest in the exposition of the doctrines of Grace otherwise known as "Calvinism" or "Reformed Theology" in the twentieth century.
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