What does it mean that God is omnipotent (all-powerful)?
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God is omnipotent means he can do whatever he wills — nothing he sets out to do can be stopped. His power is infinite, not constrained by creation or any rival force.
"With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). The Bible never apologizes for God’s power.
Omnipotence does not mean God can do logically self-contradictory things (make a square circle, sin). His power is the power of his perfect will, not absurdity.
For us, this means no situation is beyond his reach. He raises the dead. He calms storms. He saves sinners. Nothing is too hard for him (Genesis 18:14).
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.